Fall 2004 — see articles below

National Trails Symposium, October 21-24, 2004, Austin, Texas:

• Great experiences await you at the 2004 National Trails Symposium
• Over 80 educational sessions will feature national trails and greenways experts
• Visit the many generous sponsors of the 17th National Trails Symposium

American Trails Initiatives

• Artful Ways: enhancing trails and greenways with art and artists
• Youre invited to participate in Artful Ways survey of art on trails and greenways
• Good training programs help make the case for trails

Opinions and Ideas

• The Multi-Objective Values of Trails, by Steve Elkinton, National Trails System Program, NPS
• Long distance hiking as a cultural experience, by Phebe Novic
• Thoughts on the dedication of the Sundial Trail Bridge, By Hulet Hornbeck

Recognition for America's great trails and trails advocates:

• 2004 photo contest highlights National Recreation Trails across America
• New National Recreation Trails designations announced for 2004
• Dana Bell receives award for motorcycling advocacy
• George and Vie Obern honored for life-long advocacy

Funding for trails and greenways

• Recreation interests discuss SAFETEA strategies
• Funding for Recreational Trails Program may triple

Trail planning and construction

• Two new trail design books cover "how to think" and "how to do it"
• Accessibility Guidelines and Trails: an update, by Janet Zeller, USDA Forest Service
• Physically challenged sportsmen find freedom on ATVs
• Florida turns to Web for state trails plan data update
• Junction & Breakwater Trail: connecting cities in Delaware

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