published Sep 14, 2020
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Use this library of resources, articles, and trainings to create an army of effective trail stewards.
published Sep 14, 2020
Responsible equestrians should actively protect trees and other park structures when out on the trail. Equine expert Lora Goerlich gives her take on this topic.
published Jul 14, 2020
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Wayfinding signs are the perfect way to easily communicate with trail users and keep them safe and oriented on the trail.
published Jun 5, 2020
It likely comes as little surprise that our trails community does not currently include the full spectrum of people it could. Charles Thomas, executive director of Outward Bound Adventures, is the Obi Wan of JEDI Trail Knights with 40 years of experience bringing more diversity to our trails. At the 2019 International Trails Symposium he spoke about the understanding and motivation to help make trails a transformative place for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities.
published Apr 13, 2020
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Trails are invaluable assets to any community, and when it comes to procuring funding, building coalitions, providing the best trail access, and more, trail research is one of the best tools available for showing that worth.
published Feb 19, 2020
by Lois Bachensky with USDA Forest Service
Trails work on federal lands is planned through a maintenance management system.
published Feb 3, 2020
The best answer that you will get for how wide a trail should be is “It depends.”
published Dec 30, 2019
Specific skills used in management of trails and greenways: facility management; urban trail and bike/ped management; visitor management.
published Dec 13, 2019
The NRT program works to preserve and celebrate our nation's pathways. Here's an overview of how to apply for NRT designation.
published Dec 11, 2019
Mileage can be marked off on signs, posts, stones, or stencils on the pavement.
published Nov 7, 2019
American Trails contributor Dianne Martin shares some tips on how to safely share trails with horses.
published Oct 17, 2019
by Back Country Horsemen of America
Organizations working together can tackle problems and issues that are too large for single organizations to handle.
