published Jun 2010
Merle Grimes planned and helped develop greenways and trails in Atlanta, GA and on the Island of Kauai as well as many projects in the Denver area and the South Platte River Greenway.
posted Jan 16, 2018
The late John McBride of Missoula, Montana was Director of the National Smokejumper Association’s Trails Program.
published Aug 2018
Past President of Ozark Greenways, Monty Montgomery, passed away on August 19, 2018. He was an avid supporter and longtime friend of Ozark Greenways. He inspired countless individuals to explore our beautiful Ozarks through bicycling, hiking, and running all while promoting fun and fellowship.
published Nov 2008
O. L. “Leff” Moore was the “father” of the Hatfield-McCoy Recreation Area, the most innovative motorized trail system in the eastern United States. Leff was the recipient of the 2008 Hulet Hornbeck Award at the 19th International Trails Symposium.
published May 2003
by
American Trails Staff
The trails community lost a great friend with the passing of Bill Spitzer.
published Aug 2015
by
American Trails Staff
Deb Hubsmith founded and guided the Safe Routes to School National Partnership for nearly 10 years. She started as a grassroots advocate and co-led the development of Marin County, California’s Safe Routes pilot program.
published Aug 2012
by
American Trails Staff
American Trails and the trails community nationwide mourns the passing of Joe Shoemaker in August 2012.
posted Mar 27, 2018
The 1,000th National Recreation Trail dedicated to refuge manager killed on United Flight 93.
published Nov 2019
by
American Trails Staff
Ron was an avid snowmobiler and ATV rider who worked for the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. Ron was a leader who knew that the State Trails Program exists only because of Wyoming’s snowmobile and ORV riders who fund it.
published May 2014
by
American Trails Staff
Always known by her trail name after through-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1978, Butch served both on the board and staff of the American Hiking Society. For many years she was a familiar participant in initiatives and committees supporting policies and funding for trails.
