posted Feb 19, 2018
by Christopher Douwes with Federal Highway Administration, Bob Richards with Tennessee Greenways and Trails
How to apply for Federal-aid funds
posted Feb 15, 2021
by Amy Camp with Cycle Forward
A trail need not be over 100 miles in length to become a travel destination. Plenty of people desire shorter trail experiences and are willing to design a trip around them just the same.
posted Nov 27, 2023
by Bob Walker with Montana Trails Coalition, American Trails Staff
Have you ever wondered how to create a trails coalition in your state or region? This article shares some pointers and discusses the results of a nationwide survey of trails coalitions conducted by American Trails in February 2023.
posted Feb 19, 2018
by Roger Bell, Pam Johnson with Rancho Sonado, Jennifer Rigby with The Acorn Group, Inc.
Fresh ideas that will get more children off couches and into nature.
posted Jul 22, 2020
by Equine Land Conservation Resource
The future ability of people to enjoy and keep horses in open spaces will hinge largely on the efforts of today's equestrian users. What is the alternative? Loss of trails for equestrians. Now is the time to get organized!
posted Apr 3, 2018
Results of discussion on trails along golf courses by a variety of trail managers. (2002-2005)
posted Aug 18, 2020
The Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail commissioned this Art Concept Plan to lay the groundwork for the placement of public art along the Trail. This Plan identifies sites in which art could most effectively be placed, establishes principles for its placement, and explores how art can go beyond familiar conventions to reinforce the identity of the Trail and its surroundings.
posted Aug 18, 2020
Fifty years ago President Johnson set in motion the establishment of a national system of trails for America. Since LBJ’s famous speech outlining his vision, America has accomplished much . . .
posted Aug 13, 2020
by U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
The purpose of this study is to provide baseline historical information pertaining to those portions of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail that cross onto lands managed by the FWS at the White River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) in Arkansas, the Wheeler NWR in Alabama, and the Tennessee NWR in Tennessee.
posted Jul 10, 2020
The National Trails System is the network of scenic, historic, and recreation trails created by the Act in 1968.
posted May 20, 2020
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Recently American Trails conducted a survey of the trails community to find out how this pandemic has impacted trail projects, funding, volunteer work, and more. We also talked to trail users and medical professionals to get their perspective on what they would like to see from the outdoor recreation industry in response to COVID-19.
posted Dec 19, 2018
Are you worried about the future of our trails and public lands, but not sure what you can do? Calling your congressional delegation about trails issues is one of the most powerful things we can do as individuals.
