posted Jun 5, 2019
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Laura Brown with University of Connecticut,
Dylan Carey with Parks and Trails New York,
Jennifer Ceponis with Capital District Transportation Committee,
Emily Dozier with Dutchess County Transportation Council,
Kristina Kelly with Connecticut Trail Census,
James Stevens with ConsultEcon, Inc.
Presenters outline the techniques used and lessons learned from trail counts in New York and Connecticut.
posted Jun 5, 2019
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Karl Beard with National Park Service,
Andy Beers with Hudson River Valley Greenway,
Beth Campochiaro with Hudson River Valley Greenway,
Mona Caron with Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor,
Robin Dropkin with Parks and Trails New York,
Sasha Eisenstein with New York State Canal Corporation,
Scott Keller with Hudson River Valley Greenway,
Tom Sexton with Rails to Trails Conservancy
The session describes New York’s emergence as a trail state, highlights advocacy and planning that paved the way, and offers takeaways for trail systems elsewhere.
posted Jun 4, 2019
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Ron L. Taylor with Taylor Siefker Williams Design Group,
Travis Glazier with Onondaga County Office of Environment,
Andre Denman with Indy Parks/Department of Public Works
This session provides two case studies of how communities are creating and attracting residents to unique experiences on their trail systems.
posted Jun 4, 2019
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Chris Morris with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation,
Hank Osborn with New York - New Jersey Trail Conference,
Sara Hart with New York State Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation
This presentation will showcase elements of a comprehensive planning effort underway, and will focus on specific management actions including data collection, trail stewardship, maintenance, and a Leave No Trace hot spot event.
posted May 1, 2019
Eric is a consummate trail professional whose technical skill and artistic vision have contributed greatly to the trails in New York State.
posted Apr 10, 2019
The Willie Wildlife Marsh Interpretive Trail is a wonderful example of an accessible trail that blends into the natural environment.
posted Apr 10, 2019
This project demonstrates the impressive range of expertise of Montgomery County Parks’ staff in not only providing exceptional service to park patrons, but also in restoring and re-connecting a highly functional segment of stream within one of the most pristine and biologically unique watersheds in the County.
published Apr 2019
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Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
In honor of the International Trails Symposium and Training Institute, being held in Syracuse, New York this month, we have put together a list of ten National Recreation Trails to visit in New York State. These are just a sample of the dozens of NRTs located in New York State, so get out there and explore.
published Nov 2018
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Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Dedicated volunteers are working to improve and complete the trail that runs across seven northern states.
posted Sep 12, 2018
The trail system at the Martin Van Buren Natural Historic Site leads to meadows, a stream, and marshland, and highlights notable trees, shrubs, flowers, and wildlife.
Due to NYS’s March COVID-19 “Pause,” the historic site staff created a series of portable interpretive panels to hang daily on the fence along the “History Trail” to “take the inside outside” for visitors. Topics highlight indoor exhibit themes and tour content not available until later summer when the buildings opened. The popular panels continued into October for trail users.
Due to NYS’s March COVID-19 “Pause,” the historic site staff created a series of portable interpretive panels to hang daily on the fence along the “History Trail” to “take the inside outside” for visitors. Topics highlight indoor exhibit themes and tour content not available until later summer when the buildings opened. The popular panels continued into October for trail users.
Due to NYS’s March COVID-19 “Pause,” the historic site staff created a series of portable interpretive panels to hang daily on the fence along the “History Trail” to “take the inside outside” for visitors. Topics highlight indoor exhibit themes and tour content not available until later summer when the buildings opened. The popular panels continued into October for trail users.
