published Feb 2021
The results are in! Here are our picks from the 230 photos submitted for the 2020 photo contest.
published Mar 2020
by Mike Passo with American Trails
America’s incomparable system of national scenic, historic, and recreational trails is the perfect way to sustain your mental and physical health, while maintaining the social distancing that is required in these challenging times.
published Dec 2019
Mileage can be marked off on signs, posts, stones, or stencils on the pavement.
published Nov 2019
One of the most difficult trail facilities to accomplish is a crossing of an active rail line.
published Sep 2019
Trails and greenways create an opportunity to teach visitors about history, the environment, and the community
published Jul 2019
by Ryan Chao with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)
The route of Great American Rail-Trail was formally revealed during a cross-country live event on May 8, 2019.
published Jun 2019
American Trails hosted the 24th International Trails Symposium and Training Institute in Syracuse, New York April 28 - May 1, 2019.
published Mar 2019
Finely crushed rock (crusher fines) is a useful alternative to paving trails that accommodates most trail activities.
published Jan 2019
Low water crossings are designed to allow normal flow under the trail, and to be over-topped during seasonal floods.
published Aug 2018
Encouraging different types of users to share the trail is just as important on urban trails as it is on backcountry trails.
published Aug 2018
Separate trails in the same corridor provide for different activities.
published Aug 2018
A photo gallery of murals, sculptures, decorative paving, and memorials.
