posted Apr 2, 2018
by Jim Schmid
In this conversational and personal account, journalist Florence Williams travels widely to track down our deep connection to the natural landscape.
posted Apr 21, 2018
by John Eberle with Stantec
The 25-mile trail along a stretch of Connecticut’s southern coast faces challenges from acquiring easements, to coordinating between four towns, to designing through varying types of terrain.
posted May 15, 2019
Green space initiatives that take community concerns, needs, and desires into consideration may be most effective at improving Latino physical and mental well-being. Green spaces support public health in many ways—they filter air, remove pollution, attenuate noise, cool temperatures, replenish ground water, mitigate stormwater, and can provide food [53, 54]. Beyond these benefits, however, are the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of green space, as discussed below.
posted May 3, 2018
Conceived as an ecotourism destination, the trail enables exploration of the area by canoe or kayak, while providing an economic boost to surrounding rural communities.
posted Nov 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
Cindy's story begins in the Rocky Mountain wilderness on a unique and extraordinary journey: two parents leading their young children 3,100 miles on the backs of llamas.
posted Feb 19, 2018
This presentation chronicles the growth of the International Appalachian Trail.
posted Jul 8, 2020
by Mike Passo with American Trails
Before you go on any outdoor adventures you need to ask yourself these questions to confirm if your plans are safe and appropriate.
posted Apr 24, 2018
Meeting with a member of Congress or congressional staff is a very effective way to convey a message about your trails, parks, or outdoor recreation issue.
posted Aug 5, 2020
by University of Colorado Denver, College of Architecture and Planning
This art master plans strive to identify the vision and future direction for public art in communities and to establish goals and action steps to implement the vision.
posted Apr 3, 2018
Are trails safe? How do they affect property values of adjacent residents?
posted Mar 16, 2021
by Lora Goerlich with Equestrian Trails and Facilities Consultant LLC
Lora Goerlich, American Trails contributor and equestrian expert, shares trail etiquette around horse manure.
