published Feb 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, now is the perfect time to plan an outing to one of America’s National Recreation Trails. Nothing is more romantic than time spent together outdoors, and since National Recreation Trails are some of the finest trails our country has to offer, planning a date on one of these trails is a sure fire way to create an unforgettable holiday.
published Jul 2008
by
American Trails Staff
A historical presentation by the USFS at the Southeast Equestrian Trail Conference in 2008.
published Jun 2021
by
Headwaters Economics
The future for outdoor recreation. To continue building a robust future for outdoor recreation, the outdoor sector needs investments in outdoor infrastructure, businesses that support collaboration and sustainable growth, a talent pipeline to build a skilled workforce, and marketing resources that ensure quality and equity.
published Sep 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Outdoor recreation is an $887 billion industry that is, in many ways, built on the backs of volunteers.
published Sep 2010
With this document, the Dakota County Greenway Collaborative takes the approach used in roadbuilding and applies it to creating a countywide network of greenways.
published Jul 2020
by
Trail Riders Fellowship (TRF)
Trail Riding promotes physical activity in those who might otherwise forego exercise altogether. All physical activity is beneficial.
published Sep 2014
by
American Trails Staff
American Trails Supports Turtle Bay’s Efforts to become Self Sustaining
published Jul 2018
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
The history of American Trails is a history of trail giants. Of people who, decades ago, before there were positions like state trails coordinator, or books like Wild, espousing the healing power of trails, stood up and said to everyone who would listen, we need to realize the value of trails. Men and women who embodied the quote from French poet Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”
published Dec 2007
Equestrians over the decades have recognized the threats to access and places to ride, and joined the fight for trails across America.
published Feb 2021
Public Lands and local parks play a vital role in the physical, social and economic well-being of our communities. The Outdoors for All Act will help underserved communities access parks and public lands, protect areas sacred to Indigenous peoples, ensure clean and safe drinking water, and promote the outdoor recreation economy.
