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Celebrate Trails Day: An Overview of the Celebration + Ways to Engage

March 21, 2024

During the webinar, the speakers will provide an overview of Celebrate Trails Day, share ways to get involved, and will go over the tools and materials they will provide to help you plan, promote, and participate in the celebration.

National Water Trails: Designating Your Trail for NWT Status

July 06, 2023

Discover the benefits to designating your trail(s) as an NWT, the history of the National Recreation Trails (NRT) program and its subset National Water Trails, the process for trails to become NWTs, and more.

National Recreation Trails: Designating Your Trail for NRT Status

June 15, 2023

Discover the benefits to designating your trail(s) as an NRT, the history of the National Recreation Trails (NRT) program, the process for trails to become NRTs, and more.

National Water Trails: The Why and How of Designating Your Water Trail

July 07, 2022

This webinar will dive in deeper on the process for trails to become designated National Water Trails, which are a subset of the National Recreation Trails.

Fundamentals of National Recreation Trails

June 30, 2022

Learn about the benefits to designating your trail(s) as a National Recreation Trail (NRT), the history of NRTs, the process for trails to become NRTs, and more.

Connecting Across the Continent

February 03, 2022

This webinar will introduce the Connecting Across the Continent Report, demonstrating how the CDT and the National Trails System can provide a path forward for reaching aspirational conservation goals like protecting 30% of lands and water by 2030, strengthening consultation with and increasing equity for underserved communities, and elevating locally-led climate solutions.

Understanding National Water Trails: From Application to Designation

August 19, 2021

This webinar will dive in deeper on the process for trails to become designated National Water Trails, which are a subset of the National Recreation Trails.

Understanding the National Recreation Trails (NRT) Program

June 10, 2021

Learn about the benefits to designating your trail(s) as an NRT, the history of the National Recreation Trails (NRT) program, the process for trails to become NRTs, the role of NRT Ambassadors, and more.

Journeys North: A Thru-Hike of the Pacific Crest Trail

February 25, 2021

Experience what it’s like to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail from National Geographic’s “dean of America’s long-distance trails.”

Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks

December 10, 2020

Walks of a Lifetime in America’s National Parks includes a wealth of practical advice on how to visit and hike the national parks and concludes with a plea to readers to evolve from national park visitors to national park stewards. This book would make a great holiday gift!

Current National Recreation/Water Trails: Make the Most of Your Designation!

November 03, 2016

This webinar showcases how current National Recreation and Water Trails have used this designation to promote their trails and present you with ideas to highlight your own project.

Understanding the National Recreation Trails Program and National Water Trails System

September 08, 2016

This webinar is an introduction to the National Recreation Trails Program and the National Water Trails System.