The Symposium includes numerous educational sessions covering a broad range of trail issues including nationally and internationally prominent presenters. View presentations that were sent to us post-ITS.
published Jun 2021
by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
The term “workforce development” might not resonate with you or your agency at first glance, but chances are, at some level, your organization is already engaging in workforce development efforts.
published Mar 2024
In this second article by Lauren Cacela of Camelot Tools, find out what trail builders and trail crew members are saying about the SiteMaster tool and Camelot Fire Rake!
published May 2023
Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process,” a 242-page “how to” manual covers modern trail development from trail types, to landscape analysis and design, to environmental and construction considerations, cost implications and more.
posted Feb 19, 2018
by Jennifer Rigby with The Acorn Group, Inc.
Strategies for captivating your trail audience.
posted Feb 3, 2020
by Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT)
A Washington State DOT guide to designing shared-use paths.
published Aug 2018
by Paul Gritten with Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources
Working together for a sustainable system of trails.
published Nov 2019
by Lora Goerlich with Equestrian Trails and Facilities Consultant LLC
This first hand account from American Trails contributor Lora Goerlich is a great reminder about why you need to be prepared for yellowjackets on the trail.
posted Feb 19, 2018
by Karen Vitkay with Alta Planning + Design, Alex Oreschak with Maricopa Association of Governments
Wayfinding systems are essential tools of complete and effective regional trails and trail networks.
posted Mar 27, 2018
The trail follows the Youghiogheny River banks in the Ohiopyle State Park. The trail features scenic views of the river, cascading feeder streams, maturing deciduous forests.
posted Jun 5, 2019
by Willie Bittner with Great Lakes Trailbuilders, LLC, Lauren Edwards-Johnson with The Corps Network, Brenna Kelly with Conservation Legacy
Engaging youth and veterans in trail projects.
published Aug 2020
We asked our readers to send us their favorite trail shoes. These are the results.
posted Oct 1, 2021
This handbook is intended to provide consistency among the National Park Service (NPS) units responsible for implementing the Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) and to offer guidance for establishing and operating the YCC throughout the NPS.
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