published May 2021
by
Winter Wildlands Alliance
Regardless of our intentions, many species perceive humans as a threat and respond accordingly. In general, animals respond to threats by first increasing vigilance (time spent looking around versus foraging), and running away if the threat is perceived to be imminent.
published Jun 2020
The Vermont Town Forest Trail Design Guide was developed as part of the Vermont Town Forest Recreation Planning Toolkit, an initiative of the Vermont Urban and Community Forestry Program, to provide general guidance for designing and developing trails in town forests and beyond.
published Jun 2017
Winter recreation is a rapidly growing activity, and advances in technology make it possible for
increasing numbers of people to access remote backcountry terrain. Increased winter recreation may
lead to more frequent conflict between recreationists, as well as greater potential disturbance to wildlife.
published May 2019
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Equinox
The Oklawaha Greenway extensions will create connectivity between parks, municipalities, and destinations through an accessible, continuous greenway that serves as a walking and biking spine for future greenway growth and connections within Henderson County.
published Mar 2021
The purpose of the Lower Saluda Greenway, a proposed 10.5-mile multi-use paved path along the north side of the Lower Saluda River, is to increase safe access to nearby parks, trails, and destinations, aid in short-trip multimodal travel, and increase regional connectivity and unity between the Lexington and Irmo areas with the communities of Columbia, West Columbia, and Cayce.
published Dec 2016
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Federal Highway Administration
The Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks report is a resource and idea book intended to help small towns and rural communities support safe, accessible, comfortable, and active travel for people of all ages and abilities.
published Jun 2022
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
This info brief provides a fresh look at the current state of practice for trail development, reflecting new research and showing the growing applications of trails in every type of environment
and community.
published Jan 2023
by
AARP
A self-service guide for assessing a community’s walkability.
published Jan 2023
by
Team Better Block,
AARP
Projects that inspire change — and improve communities for people of all ages
published Dec 2022
by
Alaska State Parks
Outdoor recreation is vital to the lives and livelihoods of Alaskans. The state’s stunning wild landscapes, vast expanses of public land, productive ecosystems, vital cultural traditions, and four seasons of outdoor adventure position Alaska to be a world leader in outdoor recreation.