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12/14/07: Public provides input on guidelines for accessible recreation
11/08/07: Supporting BLM's National Landscape Conservation System
11/07/07: Bill would protect horse access to public lands
09/28/07: Rep. Sarbanes introduces "Foundation for a Fit Nation" Act
09/28/07: Winning Websites in the 2007 American Trails Website Contest
07/30/07: Public comment needed on conflicts with federal accessibility guidelines
07/27/07: Support for No Child Left Behind Act requested
07/12/07: Comment on USFS proposals for the Continental Divide NST
07/03/07: Parks and Recreation Health Promotion Legislation advocated
07/02/07: NPS Solicits Public Input for Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
07/01/07: Student Conservation Association seeks requests for interns
06/19/07: Environmental Education and the No Child Left Behind Act
06/19/07: Transportation Research Board calls for papers
06/19/07: Advocate for Parks and Recreation Health Promotion Legislation
06/07/07: New resource topic: reviews of books and other publications on trails
05/24/07: Steep reductions proposed for USFS trails and recreation programs
08/01/07: Support National Public Lands Day on September 29, 2007
08/01/07: Congressman Sarbanes introduces No Child Left Inside Act
07/30/07: Public comment needed on potential conflicts between federal accessibility guidelines
07/27/07: Support for No Child Left Behind Act requested
07/12/07: Comment on USFS proposals for the Continental Divide NST
07/09/07: You Protected Trail Funding! Please Take Action Again
07/06/07: Your comment needed on federal accessible trails proposal
07/03/07: Parks and Recreation Health Promotion Legislation advocated
07/02/07: NPS Solicits Public Input for Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
07/01/07: Student Conservation Association seeks requests for interns
06/19/07: Environmental Education and the No Child Left Behind Act
06/19/07: Transportation Research Board calls for papers
06/19/07: Advocate for Parks and Recreation Health Promotion Legislation
06/07/07: New resource topic: reviews of books and other publications on trails
05/24/07: Steep reductions proposed for USFS trails and recreation programs
05/07/07: Colorado's Headwater Trails Alliance seeks Director
04/12/07: June is Great Outdoors Month across America
04/02/07: Safe Routes offers State Network Organizers grants
03/30/07: Protect your rights as a recreationist, help pass HIPAA!
03/25/07: Help protect Transportation Enhancements funding!
03/24/07: Fight to Save LWCF from Termination Enters Critical Period
03/22/07: National Recreation Forum Set for April 30 in Washington, DC
03/21/07: Introduction to OHV Recreation Course offered online
03/20/07: Update from Washington DC: Help Save RTCA
03/19/07: National Discovery Trails Act needs support
03/14/07: "Webinars" available on organization-building topics
03/06/07: 2007 Achievement Awards: Call for Nominations for RTP projects
03/05/07: Senators and Representatives Support LWCF State Assistance
03/01/07: NARRP recreation planners sponsor annual awards program
02/23/07: L.L. Bean Sponsors ACA Club-Fostered Stewardship Grants for 2007
02/12/07: Hike for Discovery presented by Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
02/12/07: Take Action grants to fund healthy lifestyles in communities.
01/30/07: Recreation Forums seek ideas to meet challenges of the 21st Century
12/08/06: Interagency pass for recreation on federal lands announced
11/28/06: Promote your 2007 trails training: National Trails Training Partnership
09/27/06: Student Conservation Association seeks agency partners for 2007 work
07/03/06: Transportation Enhancements sought for new TE Guide
07/02/06: NOHVCC debuts educational interactive CD-ROM for kids
06/16/06: Foster's Community Grants promote wellness, culture and the environment
06/15/06: Musser Fund Supports Collaboration in Environmental Decision Making
06/14/06: Active Living Resource Center offers ProBike scholarships
05/18/06: Ten Ways to Experience Your Outdoors on National Trails Day
04/02/06: Learning New Skills in 2006: Connect with trails training for every need
03/13/06: Grant Opportunities for Active Living Research Grants
03/03/06: Kodak American Greenways Awards program announced for 2006
02/09/06: Nominate a Recreational Trails Program project for 2006 awards
01/26/06: National Trails Surface Study is opportunity to help with research
01/12/06: Global ReLeaf offers tree planting project grants
11/29/05: Tread Lightly! has new series of quick-tips brochures
11/28/05: Florida OHV Workshop will be offered May 1-4, 2006
11/27/05: Please help trails and greenways ravaged by Katrina
11/22/05: Potential public land sell-off concerns recreation advocates
11/12/05: "Right-To-Ride Livestock on Federal Lands" bill stalls in Congress
10/01/05: Apply for a 2006 Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew Visit
09/05/05: Public Lands Day volunteers will receive free entry day
08/18/05: Tread Trainer course requests accepted for 2006
08/03/05: Find trails training with new searchable online calendar
08/01/05: American Hiking Society's National Trails Fund grants
07/27/05: Leave No Trace materials available free for National Public Lands Day
05/31/05: LWCF funding at stake in June 7 Senate Appropriations Markup
05/11/05: IMBA Signs Breakthrough Agreement with National Park Service
04/20/05: Federal Agencies Join Together to Support Trails Training
04/12/05: Master of Arts in Alternative Transportation Scholarship announced
03/18/05: Take Pride in America announces 2005 awards program
02/01/05: USFS Accessibility Guidelines in the Federal Register for comments

News and Legislation - scroll down for Jobs

10/16/08: For a healthier America: RTCA celebrates 20 years
10/07/08: Outdoor Resources Review Group looks at funding issues
09/15/08: Partnership for National Trails System receives Kodak American Greenways Award
08/15/08: National Historic Trails honored for historic preservation
08/01/08: Tahoe Rim Trail Backcountry Camps in August
07/02/08: Enter your favorite site: 2008 American Trails Website Contest
06/03/08: June is Great Outdoors Month
05/25/08: Complete Streets Act to create bike/ped facilities
05/14/08: Recreation from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
05/07/08: Karen Umphress joins NOHVCC as as Project Coordinator
04/25/08: NPS Deputy Director Harvey addresses youth outreach
04/24/08: Goal of conservation and youth groups: plant a million trees
04/04/08: Outlook for the Recreational Trails Program
03/25/08: Young people biking for awareness about human trafficking
2/15/08: FY 2009 President's Budget cuts federal land programs
02/01/08: Golden Gate NRA and NPS sued over accessibility
02/01/08: New Initiatives to Get Kids Outdoors announced
01/23/08: January 2008 E-newsletter now available
01/17/08: Effects of Outdoor Education Programs for Children
01/12/08: National Parks and FYO8 Appropriation bill signed
12/15/07: Polaris announces T.R.A.I.L.S. grants for ATV projects
12/12/07: Trails and Recreation Budgets in Jeopardy
12/11/07: Amendment to the Farm Bill would hurt land acquisition
12/10/07: Call for Papers: Designing the Parks
11/09/07: Bikes Belong grants for Bicycle Advocacy and Facilities
09/15/07: Your comment needed on federal accessible trails proposal
08/01/07: Support National Public Lands Day on September 29, 2007
08/01/07: Congressman Sarbanes introduces No Child Left Inside Act
09/27/07: Report links decline in bicycling and walking to obesity increase
09/24/07: Nationwide trip to promote volunteerism on public lands
08/30/07: Terry Eastin receives Kodak American Greenways Award
07/31/07: Remembering Kathy Jenkins, former staffer with American Trails
07/30/07: Park Service urged to approve new national park tourism plan
07/03/07: Interior Spending Bill Moves through Congress
06/28/07: Dangermond Group seeks trail planner/designer
06/21/07:1,000th National Recreation Trail dedicated as Rich Guadagno memorial
06/19/07: 2007 Achievement Awards for RTP-funded projects announced
06/03/07: Challenges and hope for USFS recreation and trails budget
06/02/07: National Recreation Trail designations announced for 2007
06/01/07: Close the Gaps ride promotes completion of East Coast Greenway
06/01/07: Accessible trails proposal moves forward for public comment
05/30/07: Arkansas faces a trails funding crisis: the benefits of working collaboratively
05/25/07: USFS meeting with recreation leaders: "More Kids in the Woods"
05/24/07: House approves $50 million in LWCF funding for states
04/16/07: Parks and trails in Congress and federal agencies from NRPA
08/30/07: Terry Eastin receives Kodak American Greenways Award
07/31/07: Remembering Kathy Jenkins, former staffer with American Trails
07/30/07: Park Service urged to approve new national park tourism plan
07/03/07: Interior Spending Bill Moves through Congress
06/28/07: Dangermond Group seeks trail planner/designer
06/21/07: 1,000th National Recreation Trail dedicated as Rich Guadagno memorial
06/11/07: 2007 Achievement Awards for RTP-funded projects announced
06/03/07: Challenges and hope for USFS recreation and trails budge
06/02/07: National Recreation Trail designations announced for 2007
06/01/07: Close the Gaps ride promotes completion of East Coast Greenway
06/01/07: Accessible trails proposal moves forward for public comment
05/30/07: Arkansas faces a trails funding crisis: the benefits of working collaboratively
05/25/07: USFS meeting with recreation leaders: "More Kids in the Woods"
05/24/07: House approves $50 million in LWCF funding for states
05/24/07: RTCA applications for project planning and meeting assistance
04/16/07: Parks and trails in Congress and federal agencies from NRPA
04/02/07: Task force developing national interstate bike route system
03/21/07: CDTA Launches New Initiative to Complete the "King of Trails"
03/19/07: Massachusetts Completes New Off Highway Vehicle Policy
02/21/07: National Park visitation continues downward trend
02/19/07: Listening Sessions held on National Park Centennial Initiative
02/15/07: Underground Railroad Bicycle Route opens for touring
12/14/06: House Passes Legislation Containing Dedicated Funding for LWCF
12/09/06: Oberstar to chair House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
12/05/06: Bob Walker will be leaving Montana state trails job
11/27/06: Voters support funding for open space and trails
11/10/06: Innovative "Medical Mile" hailed by national trails leaders
11/05/06: Joe Walker of Texas is winner of John Deere ATV
11/01/06: What the election means for parks, trails, and recreation
11/01/06: National Trails Awards winners announced at Symposium
10/09/06: Federal budget and legislative update for parks, trails, and recreation
09/19/06: National Scenic Byways Program 2006 Grants Announced
07/21/06: Landmark Bike-Friendly Wilderness Bill Passes House Committee
07/20/06: 2006 Take Pride in America National Awards announced
06/12/06: Coalition for Recreational Trails announces 2006 RTP Achievement Awards
06/01/06: President declares June 2006 Great Outdoors Month
06/01/06: American Trails and Trails.com announce partnership
05/22/06: Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines update
05/21/06: Interior trails and recreation budget passed by house
04/01/06: WINNING WEBSITES! Results of American Trails 2005 website contest
03/29/06: Secretary Norton Announces Departure from Interior
02/19/06: NRPA Summary and Analysis of the Proposed 2007 Federal Budget
02/19/06: Trails would be trimmed in Administration's FY 07 budget
02/13/06: Plan to Cut $500,000 from RTCA Program in 2007 Budget Proposal
01/28/06: Recissions may affect Recreational Trails Program funding
01/19/06: Nominations announced for 2006 National Recreation Trails
01/18/06: IMBA and NPS Announce Twelve Mountain Bike Projects for 2006
01/08/06: The debate continues: What is the longest paved trail in the world?
11/23/05: New draft of proposed accessibility guidelines for public right-of-way
11/12/05: ATV riders and hikers sign agreement for Ice Age Trail
11/02/05: USDA Forest Service has new regulation for recreational motor vehicles
11/01/05: Foundation announces funding for art in linear parks in MA and PA
09/07/05: Trails receive major funding from many federal sources: a summary
08/07/05: Congress passes Interior bill with funding for parks and trails
08/01/05: LWCF State Assistance Receives $30 Million for FY2006
07/30/05: New provisions for Recreational Trails Program announced
07/29/05: Congress Gets Behind IMBA's Take a Kid Mountain Biking Effort
07/29/05: Transportation bill finally passes; more funds for trails
06/12/05: Art project funded along Schuylkill River Water Trail; opportunity for artists
06/09/05: Status of proposed amendments to the National Trails System Act
05/31/05: Americans Outdoors Act Reintroduced
05/25/05: National Public Lands Day opportunities abound
05/05/05: USDA Forest Service announces roadless area rules
04/27/05: new edition of Park Guidelines for Off Highway Vehicles
04/23/05: June 4 is also International Trails Day worldwide
04/22/05: See results of first national survey of Art and Trails
04/15/05: Land and Water Conservation Fund: vital to future of US parks and recreation
04/13/05: LWCF funding elimination hinges on "performance measures"
03/30/05: Call for Entries: National Award for Smart Growth Achievement
03/29/05: New Segway features all-terrain capability
03/22/05: 2006 budget of $10.8 billion proposed for the Department of the Interior
03/18/05: Gregory Miller is new President of American Hiking Society
03/16/05: Access board still waiting on ADA trail guidelines
03/06/05: NRPA urges Congress to fund LWCF State assistance program
03/05/05: Physical Activity Programs cut in FY 2006 Budget Proposal
02/27/05: Winners of National Recreation Trails Photo Contest
02/27/05: Winning Websites announced in American Trails Website Contest
02/26/05: IMBA Announces Strategy for Wilderness and Mountain Biking
02/11/05: TEA LU to reauthorize Federal trails and transportation programs
01/10/05: Trailware 2.0 software and training available
01/05/05: FY 2005 Federal funding for parks, recreation, and trails finalized
01/05/05: Congress establishes new Recreation Fee Program
01/05/05: Willing Seller Bill fails due to inaction in House
11/29/04: 2006 National Trails Symposium will be held in Quad Cities (IL and IA)
11/27/04: Congress Replaces National Recreation Fee Demonstration Program
06/01/04: Arizona Trail Feasibility Study bill introduced

Jobs and Employment - scroll UP for News and Opportunities

Examples of the many jobs previously posted (see current jobs listing:

12/19/08: Baxter State Park, Maine, seeks Trail Crew Leader
11/21/08: Green Mountain Club seeks Membership and Volunteer Coordinator
11/11/08: Alabama Scenic River Trail Executive Director
11/11/08: Florida Trail Association seeks Development Director
09/16/08: Florida Trail Association seeks Communications Coordinator
09/16/08: Trail Crews Coordinator needed for Florida Trail Assoc.
09/06/08: University of Wisconsin, Madison, seeks Facilities Access Specialist
08/20/08: Athens-Clarke County Greenways seeks Facility Supervisor
08/06/08: Greenways Planner for Mecklenburg County, NC
07/31/08: National Complete Streets Coalition seeks researcher
07/11/08: Equestrian Program Manager job for National Ability Center, Utah.
07/10/08: Colo. engineering firm seeks CAD Drafter/Designer.
07/10/08: Colo. engineering firm seeks Trail Project Manager/ Designer
07/06/08: Parks & Trails Council of Minnesota seek Executive Director
07/02/08: Continental Divide Trail Alliance seeks Executive Director
07/01/08: WA seeks GPS Mapping Specialist and Trails Assessor
06/26/08: County Parks and Rec. Dept. in NC seeks Senior Park Planner
05/27/08: Continental Divide Trail Alliance seeks New Mexico Coordinator
05/25/08: Washington Conservation Corps positions
05/24/08: American Hiking Society Stewardship and Policy Director
05/24/08: OR Bicycle Recreation Program Administration and Coordination
05/08/08: Safe Routes to School is Hiring a Policy Manager
05/03/08: Scottsdale AZ seeks Trails Planner
05/02/08: US Forest Service Assistant Crew Leader (Alaska)
04/28/08: Florida state seeks Trails Education Specialist
04/24/08: Trails Work Leader Position at Great Smoky Mountains
04/14/08: Volunteers for Outdoor CO Director for Development
04/13/08: National Park Service transportation planners (Denver)
04/10/08: Student Conservation Association seeks 3 outdoor leaders
04/09/08: Santa Fe Co. community projects - open space trails
04/09/08: Santa Fe Co. open space trails resource manager
04/07/08: Trail crew jobs for Vermont State Forests & Parks
03/23/08: New Trail Position in Kalamazoo
03/17/08: SCA seeks Trail Project Leader for Olympics in WA
03/16/08: Consultant for Safe Routes to School evaluations
03/14/08: Continental Divide Trail seeks Operations Coordinator
03/14/08: Keystone Center (Colo.) seeks Development Officer
03/14/08: Rocky Mountain Field Institute seeks Program Manager
03/06/08: Boulder Co. (CO) seeks Trails Planner (pdf 89 kb)
03/05/08: NY-NJ Trail Conference seeks Trail Construction Specialist
02/22/08: Mountains to Sound Greenway seeks Trail Specialist
02/14/08: Maine Bureau of Parks seeks Outdoor Recreation Planner
02/12/08: State of NV seeks Recreational Trails Manager
02/10/08: State of NM seeks Trail Grants Manager
02/10/08: New Mexico seeks LWCF/Trails Coordinator
02/09/08: Northern Forest Canoe Trail needs five interns
02/06/08: Colo. 14ers Initiative seeks Development Manager
02/05/08: Canyon Country Crew Leader and Crewmember Positions
02/01/08: Leave No Trace job opening
01/31/08: Friends of Dillon Ranger District (CO)seeks Program Manager
01/30/08: West Michigan trails group seeks Executive Director
01/29/08: Ohio bike/walk group seeks Executive Director
01/27/08: Tahoe Rim seeks Director of Trail Operations
01/24/08: WA seeks Outdoor Grants Compliance Specialist
01/24/08: National Center on Accessibility seeks Access. Specialist
01/17/08: Adirondack Parks seeks Asst Director of Planning
01/15/08: Loris and Assoc. seeks Multi-Use Path/Bridge Designer
01/15/08: Safe Routes to School Partnership seeks Policy Manager
01/12/08: Naples, FL Pathways Coalition seeks director
01/05/08: CO Youth Corps seeks Projects Coordinator
12/28/07: Assistant Trail Crew Foreman, Boise, Idaho
12/26/07: Missouri bicycle/ pedestrian coordinator position
12/18/07: Washington Water Trails seeks Executive Director
12/07/07: MA State seeks Recreation Trails Program Coordinator
11/19/07: Florida State Trails Office seeks Trail Education Specialist
10/18/07: OHV Specialist for Oregon Department of Forestry
10/06/07: Thunderhead Alliance seeks new Executive Director
09/24/07: New York state seeks park planners
09/21/07: Florida State seeks Trail Specialist
09/06/07: Alaska Trails seeks Executive Director
08/23/07: State of Idaho seeks Regional Trails Specialist
08/22/07: The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner
08/15/07: Mile High Youth Corps seeks fall seasonal staff and youth (ages 17-24)
08/10/07: Mountains to Sound Greenway, Seattle, seeks Trails Specialist.
08/08/07: Colorado Fourteeners Initiative seeks Development Director
08/08/07: State of Oregon seeks Recreation Specialists
07/28/07: Parks and Wildlife (TX)
07/26/07: Recreation Solutions (multiple locations)
07/19/07: IT contractor for online courses
07/19/07: Forest Preserve planner (IL)
07/18/07: Foundation administrative coordinator (DC)
07/12/07: Restoration Intern (CO)
07/09/07: Recreation Rangers (PA)
07/05/07: Forest Preserve Manager (IL)
06/25/07: North Country Trail seeks membership coordinator
06/25/07: Open Space Manager (CA)
06/24/07: SCA interns (multiple locations)
05/31/07: Development Director (CO)
09/06/07: Alaska Trails seeks Executive Director
09/06/07: Outdoor Stewardship Institute in Colorado seeks director
08/23/07: State of Idaho seeks Regional Trails Specialist
08/22/07: The City of Scottsdale is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner
08/15/07: Mile High Youth Corps seeks fall seasonal staff and youth (ages 17-24)
08/10/07: Mountains to Sound Greenway, Seattle, seeks Trails Specialist.
08/08/07: Colorado Fourteeners Initiative seeks Development Director
08/07/07: State of Oregon seeks Recreation Specialists
07/28/07: Texas Parks and Wildlife Vacancy Announcement
07/26/07: Job Opportunities with Recreation Solutions
07/19/07: Contractor needed to convert university OHV recreation courses to online
07/19/07: Lake County (IL) Forest Preserve seeks planner
07/18/07: Bikes Belong Foundation seeks administrative coordinator
07/12/07: Colorado Fourteeners Initiative seeks Restoration Intern
07/09/07: Allegheny County, PA, seeks Recreation Rangers
07/05/07: Forest Preserve in IL seeks Assistant Manager Natural Resources
06/25/07: North Country Trail seeks membership coordinator
06/25/07: Operations Manager for Calif. open space district
06/24/07: Student Conservation Association seeks 07-08 interns
06/07/07: Idaho seeks Off-Highway Vehicle Program Manager
05/31/07: Bicycle Colorado seeks Development Director
05/16/07: Riverside County, CA seeks Parks Trails Coordinator
05/15/07: Preserve District in IL seeks maintenance superintendent
05/14/07: Arizona State Parks seeks Open Space Coordinator
04/04/07: WalkSanDiego pedestrian advocacy group seeks Executive Director
03/23/07: Texas State Parks has two trail positions available
02/23/07: Smith River NRA in Calif. seeks Recreation Technician
02/22/07: Restoration Internships available in Colorado
02/03/07: USFS Seeks Assistant Recreation Officer in CA
02/03/07: Research Coordinator needed for Active Living Research
02/02/07: IMBA Seeks Development Director
01/29/07: Conservation Corps Project Leaders needed by SCA
01/29/07: SCA seeks High School Conservation Crew Leaders
01/22/07: Nevada Conservation Corps seeks Crew Supervisors
01/22/07: NV Conservation Corps seeks Americorps Restoration Crew Members
01/17/07: North Country Trail Association seeks Executive Director
01/09/07: Miami-Dade County seeks park planner
01/09/07: Shasta Land Trust seeks Land Project Manager
01/31/07: Riverside County, CA seeks Parks Trails Coordinator
01/23/07: Montana seeks State Trails Programs Coordinator
01/10/07: Pacific Crest Trail Program Manager job open

12/21/06: BLM Glennallen Alaska seeks seasonal trail workers
12/10/06: Boulder, CO seeks Recreation Resources Program Coordinator
12/10/06: Boulder Open Space and Mountain Parks seeks Trails Contracts Coordinator
12/08/06: Oregon seeks Bike/Ped Program Manager
12/08/06: Projects Coordinator Position Available for Youth Corps in Colorado
12/07/06: Denali National Park in Alaska is hiring for 2007 trail crew positions
12/01/06: Volunteers For Outdoor Colorado seeks Executive Director
10/28/06: IMBA Hiring Event Coordinator
09/22/06: Forest Service seeks Trails Specialist in Vallejo, CA
09/06/06: Two jobs with Miami-Dade County Park and Recreation
09/06/06: Silver State OHV Trail Interpretation & Monitoring Specialist
08/02/06: Beneficial Designs seeks Trails Project Coordinator
07/26/06: Riverside County, CA seeks Parks Trails Coordinator
07/19/06: OHV Trail Interpretation & Monitoring Specialist opening
07/19/06: BLM seeks Silver State OHV Trail Project Lead
07/03/06: Appalachian Trail Conservancy seeks Regional Trail Resource Manager
07/03/06: Appalachian Trail Conservancy seeks rep for GA, NC, and TN
07/02/06: National Center on Accessibility seeks Accessibility Specialist
06/27/06: VT Bike Ped Coalition seeks new Executive Director.
06/21/06: Council Seeks Executive Director Bay Area Ridge Trail Council
06/14/06: Colorado Fourteeners Initiative seeks Volunteer Coordinator
06/12/06: Recreation Solutions seeks candidate for Branch Chief for Trails
06/09/06: Columbia, MO seeks bike/ped planner
06/08/06: Transportation Planner needed for St. Louis area COG
06/07/06: South Carolina Dept. of Parks, Rec. & Tourism Seeks Trail Ranger

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