published Jun 2010
by
American Trails Staff
Jon McBride founded the National Smokejumper Association’s Trails Program. Under McBride’s leadership during the past 10 years, former and current smokejumpers rehabilitated well over a thousand miles of trails for the Forest Service and the National Park Service.
published Mar 2010
by
American Trails Staff
After 40 years with the U.S. Forest Service, Austin Helmers' second career was his passion for hiking and making sure Alaskan trails rights of way were not lost.
published Mar 2010
by
American Trails Staff
Art’s claim to fame in the Ouachitas was working out the plan in the early 1970’s for the Ouachita Trail.
published Jan 2010
by
American Trails Staff
Dale was known as the "Father of the Arizona Trail" and guiding spirit for the Arizona Trail Association. Dale had a vision of a continuous path across Arizona, and in 1985 he undertook a journey on foot across the state.
published Jul 2009
by
American Trails Staff
A Missouri trail advocate, John Roth was a volunteer with the US Forest Service for several years. He is best known for his tremendous work on the the planning and development of the Ozark Trail.
published May 2009
by
American Trails Staff
Brian O'Neill - the longtime superintendent of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area who helped transform the Presidio and other military bases into parkland.
published May 2009
by
Robert (Bob) Searns with Robert Searns and Associates, Inc.
Tammy left a lasting legacy in the parks, trails and open space features that she created during her tenure.
published Jan 2008
by
American Trails Staff
Jessica had been the state trail coordinator for the Department of Natural Resources in New Mexico, and held the same position in Missouri. She was proud of being selected to participate in the American Frontiers Expedition team.
published Dec 2007
by
American Trails Staff
Dale Harvey Lloyd was the husband of Kay Lloyd, who served as American Trails Chair for several years. Dale, like Kay, was an avid snowmobiler and advocate for trails of all kinds.
published Jan 2007
by
American Trails Staff
George was an avid equestrian and advocate for the preservation of public open space and trails. His work in the 1940's in Contra Costa County, CA became the model for the California State Riding and Hiking Trails Plan and later led to California State trails acts in 1945 and again in 1974.
