posted Jan 16, 2020
by
American Trails Staff
These ten stories show that trail tourism is invigorating communities throughout America.
categories: Economic Benefits
posted Aug 13, 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
Trails and greenways impact our economy through tourism, events, urban redevelopment, community improvement, property values, health care costs, jobs and investment, and general consumer spending.
categories: Economic Benefits
published Aug 1, 2015
by
River Management Society
This report is a summary of findings from existing studies, which provide examples of the economic impact of water trails in their respective communities. It is meant to provide a helpful resource to communities interested in learning about the economic benefit water trails have provided for cities and towns in the US.
categories: Economic Benefits
posted Mar 16, 2018
Enhancing communities to benefit more from trail tourism along the Great Allegheny Passage in Pennsylvania and Maryland.
categories: Economic Benefits
posted Mar 14, 2018
by
Herb Hiller with East Coast Greenway Alliance
East Coast Greenway Alliance helps drive Florida and Georgia trail planning and development.
categories: Economic Benefits
published Jun 29, 2020
by
Aaron Wilcher,
Fran Doherty
An in-depth exploration of outdoor recreation in rural California.
categories: Economic Benefits
posted Jun 17, 2020
by
American Trails Staff
American Trails and our partners applaud the Senate's bipartisan effort to pass the Great American Outdoors Act by a bipartisan vote of 73-25.
categories: Economic Benefits
published Aug 1, 2015
A review of literature prepared as part of the Naugatuck River Greenway Economic Impact Study August, 2015
categories: Economic Benefits
posted May 14, 2020
by
Mike Passo with American Trails
Help the trails community demonstrate its ability to put America back to work and deliver the benefits of trails to all communities.
categories: Economic Benefits
posted Jun 18, 2020
COVID-19 has created an economic downturn. Over 1,000 trail projects are waiting for funding to help put Americans back to work.
posted Feb 25, 2020
Creating a strong, cooperative, and unified voice for a diverse trails community
posted Feb 20, 2020
Beyond the physical health benefits of trails, the mental health benefits of trail access is also invaluable.
posted Feb 19, 2020
The benefits of expanding and improving the outdoor recreation economy are clear and compelling.
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