Resource Library:

Long-Distance Trails



published Oct 2018

50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act

by Leigh Schmidt with Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS)

The historical events that led us to a robust nationwide movement for trails of all kinds


posted Mar 29, 2018

Cascadia Marine Trail, Washington

This Puget Sound water trail is a network of 55 shoreline campsites for people traveling the Pacific Northwest inland sea in human or wind-powered, beachable watercraft.


published Oct 2008

Closing Gaps in the East Coast Greenway

by Chuck Flink with Greenways Inc.

The ECG Alliance focuses on completing the long-distance system of trails and bike routes.


published Dec 2011

Congratulations on Arizona National Scenic Trail's Milestone

by American Trails Staff

The fruition of a long distance trail.


posted Feb 19, 2018

Destination Trails

This session will explore the multitude of ways to connect people to trails and places with bikeways.


published Nov 2018

Discovering the North Country Trail

by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails

Dedicated volunteers are working to improve and complete the trail that runs across seven northern states.


posted Jan 27, 2018

Extraordinary Hikes for Ordinary People

This webinar is based on Bob and Martha Manning's books, Walking Distance: Extraordinary Hikes for Ordinary People and Walks of a Lifetime: Extraordinary Hikes from Around the World.


published Feb 2011

FAQ: The difference between a National Historic, Scenic and Recreation Trail

by American Trails Staff

The difference is usually ones of scale, significance, and administration responsibility and how they are designated.


published Jul 2018

FAQ: What are the BEST hiking trails?

by American Trails Staff

Top 10 hiking trails


published Mar 2015

FAQ: When and where to use blazes or markers

by American Trails Staff

Best practices for blaze marking along trails


Results from the Business Directory


EarthCorps

Seattle, Washington

At EarthCorps, we believe in the power of people to tackle the most pressing challenges facing our planet. EarthCorps brings together passionate and hardworking young adults from the US and countries around the world, fo...


6310 NE 74th St, Suite 201E, Seattle, Washington 98115
(206) 322-9296 • [email protected]
https://www.earthcorps.org/

Nooksack Nordic Ski Club

Bellingham, Washington

In 1992, the USFS granted the Nooksack Nordic Ski Club (NNSC) a Voluntary Services agreement to provide and maintain a quality groomed, non-motorized winter recreation trail system for the public in northwestern Washingt...


PO Box 28793, Bellingham, Washington 98228
[email protected]
https://www.nooksacknordicskiclub.org

Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Our mission is to is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail – ensuring that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, and for centuries to come.


PO Box 807 | 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425-0807
(304) 535-6331 • [email protected]
https://appalachiantrail.org/

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