National Trails Awards ~ Deadline for nominations is May 31.
The National Trails Awards recognize the tremendous contributions of volunteers, professionals, businesses, and other leaders who are working to create a national system of trails for all Americans. Read more.

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ur members are working to enhance and protect America's growing network of interconnected trails. We support local, regional, and long-distance greenways and trails, whether in backcountry, rural, or urban areas. Our goal is to support America's trails by finding common ground and promoting cooperation among all trail interests.

• American Trails Board member Karen Umphress joins NOHVCC as as Project Coordinator
• Recreation opportunities discussed by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers director
• NPS Deputy Director Harvey addresses youth outreach efforts for Centennial
• Bruce and Paula Ward resign as co-directors of Continental Divide Trail Alliance
• Environmental Education and the No Child Left Behind Act
• Vermont Envirothon students evaluate impacts of outdoor recreation
• Links to history: 40 miles of walkways planned in Harford, Cecil counties (MD)
• Trail's new bathroom is a work of art
• Fort Worth to build unique pedestrian bridge spanning Trinity River
• Physical Medicine & Wellness Center sponsors "Only Fools Run At Midnight" 5k Run/ Walk
• 2008 Legislative and Policy Priorities from the National Recreation and Park Association
• Notice of recission of Federal-aid highway funds apportioned to States, March 4, 2008
• Spring-tonic hikes in Kentucky parks from The Courier-Journal
• 230-mile trail proposed to boost nature-based tourism in five Florida counties
• FY 2009 White House Budget cuts federal land programs
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Leaders Embrace New Recreation Strategy
• Trail Town Program promotes the economic benefits of trail-based tourism
• Students take on goal of making Charlottesville America's healthiest city
• Bill in Congress would create New England National Scenic Trail
• WI urban trail solution: tunnel or detour?
• Remembering Jessica Terrell, trails activist and state program manager
• Kids find Lewistown (MT) trail system is a safe route to school
• First Get Outdoors USA! Award presented
• Director Jim Caswell shares insights into BLM future
• 1000th National Recreation Trail Dedicated to Refuge Manager Killed on United Flight 93
• More news and legislation...

• Florida state seeks Trails Education Specialist
• Distribution of "Safe Routes to School" funds to states for 2008
• Disbribution of Recreational Trails Program Funds to States for FY 2008
• University of Oklahoma Outreach offers accessible sidewalks and trails courses
• Opportunity to administer an Information Center for Transportation Enhancement Activities
• Take Pride in America seeks National Award nominations by May 1, 2008
• Goal of conservation and youth groups: plant a million trees
• The Big Dam Bridge: Ride it, Run it, Walk it, Live it
• American Trails offers workshops on trails training
• Trail Design Specialists are offering 16 design, construction, maintenance and crew leader courses during 2008
• Connecticut Water Trails Association to promote access to and the protection of waterways
• Snake River Heritage Days June 19-21: horses and wagon train across Idaho
• Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands provides online courses
• Tahoe Rim Trail offers Youth Backcountry Camps
• Outdoor Stewardship Institute offers new workshops on several topics
• California Recreational Trails Program funding workshops to be held March-May 2008
• Searchable online calendar of trails training
• Renew your membership and purchase books and merchandise at the American Trails Online Store
• Training news and new publications
• More jobs, grants, and recognition...

See 190 pictures entered in the 2007 NRT Photo Contest

Try updated NRT Database:
American Trails hosts and maintains the National Recreation Trails Database: an online searchable database of over 1000 NRTs around the country.

Celebrating 40 Years:
2008 marks the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System Act. Read about the "Decade for the National Trails" and comments by Stewart Udall.

• National Trails Symposium Agenda now available
• Centennial Challenge Initiative projects announced for National Park Service
• National Scenic and Historic Trails Training Needs Assessment report presents survey findings
• Support Increased Funding for Trails and Recreation From American Trails
• Outlook for the Recreational Trails Program
• ARRA asks for Support for Increased Funding for Trails and Recreation
• Congress needs your Support for state funds from Land and Water Conservation Fund
• National Get Outdoors Day is a new annual event beginning June 14, 2008
• TRAIL JOBS in Nevada, Maine, Colorado, New Mexico, Michigan, California, Ohio, and more
• Golden Gate National Recreation Area sued over accessibility and trail issues
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers promotes new recreation strategy
• Your best opportunity for networking in 2008: National Trails Symposium in Little Rock
• New featured National Recreation Trail: Cascadia Marine Trail (WA)
• Review of Recreational Horse Trails in Rural and Wildland Areas by Dr. Gene W. Wood
• Travel to School: in 1969, over 40% of children walked or biked compared to 15% in 2001
• Preserving Our Equine Heritage on Public Lands Act Introduced in Senate
• Groups seek to identify and preserve traditional trail skills
• Trail Tales is Roger Bell's new book on his 35 years of trailbuilding: now available from the American Trails Online Bookstore
• American Trails and Trails.com tell how you can support and preserve America's trails.
• Congressman Sarbanes introduces "Foundation for a Fit Nation" Act and No Child Left Inside Act
• American Trails Magazine: articles, ideas, and resources from our new magazine
• Read about National Trails Awards winners
  

• Six Myths of Community Trails: The Case of Bonneville Shoreline Trail
• Northern Utah Bonneville Shoreline Trail Fire-Resistant Vegetation Plan
• Increasing marketing for Shannon Region Trails Programme in Ireland
• "Defensive Horse Safety" Training Course available online from USDA Forest Service
• Mountain bikers creating trails in CO and NC with National Forest Foundation Grants
• Kansas State Trails Plan 2008: issues and recommendations
• The Collaborative Process for recreation access issues
• Why are good trails important? from Ontario Trails Strategy 2010
• Roadway and Bikeway Maintenance Practices
• Blazing a path to heath and happiness: Collingwood, Ontario, promotes trails
• Guide to Sustainable Mountain Trails: Trail Assessment, Planning, and Design Sketchbook
• Trail system provides wildlife viewing and teaches about playa resources
• Mobile Skills Crew supports Ice Age Trail volunteers
• USFS Trail Bridge Catalog to help select bridge types, decks, rails, abutments, and materials
• January 2008 American Trails eNewsletter
• Book Review: Backcountry Skiing: Skills for Ski Touring and Ski Mountaineering
• New Strategy for the Recreation Mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Trail Access Information signs provide visitors with better trail details
• Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Recreation Study from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Building Sustainable Trails: designing sustainable contour trails
• Author believes horses and natural resources can coexist
• Badger State Trail Master Plan and Environmental Assessment (WI)
• Trail builders: beware of damaging underground facilities
• Trails for a "fit" community: design and planning
• Understanding Equestrian Use of Highways and Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities
• More articles, studies, and resources

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