A Vision for the Future
The State of Oregon's statewide trail plan.
Presenters: Terry Bergerson, Outdoor Recreation Planner, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department; Kreg Lindberg, Associate Professor, Oregon State University – Cascades Campus
The state of Oregon is currently developing a statewide trails plan entitled “Oregon Trails 2015: A Vision for the Future.” A statewide trail-user survey examined trail recreation patterns of Oregon residents in four categories: non-motorized trail, non-motorized boating, motorized (OHV), and snowmobile. Topics include participation rates, user preferences, trail information sources, expenditures, and priorities for future trail development and management.
The House of Representatives has Passed the Outdoors for All Act!
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.
Smart Outdoor Inc. is Bringing Innovative Signs to Trails in New York and Beyond
Westchester County New York and Friends of Westchester County Parks, in collaboration with Westchester County Parks, announce collaboration with Smart Outdoor to enhance 34.6-mile running trail.
Important Updates Regarding the International Trails Symposium
American Trails will now be hosting the International Trails Symposium in February of 2022. By moving to this later date we are able to maintain an in-person symposium for those who can travel to Reno.
Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey
This survey aims to quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to GAOA and LWCF funding.
