NEW! SYMPOSIUM PROGRAM (PDF 3.0 mb)  Symposium schedule at a glance and highlights Thank you to our Symposium Sponsors & Exhibitors Pre- and Post-Conference Programs Mobile Workshops and Field Trips Concurrent Workshops and Posters Universal Trail Assessment Training Cutting-edge programs and speakers from across America  Hotel and Travel arrangements Reasonable registration rates Scholarship opportunities download the pdf Registration Brochure or Registration Form On-line registration National Trails Awards Trail Design Competition Sponsorship & Exhibition Opportunities

DEADLINE FOR EARLY SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION -- Download and print Registration Form -- On-line Registration

If registration form, including payment in full, is postmarked by September 20th, the registration fees will be:

• American Trails Members -- $295
• Non-Members -- $350

If registration form, including payment in full, is postmarked after September 20th and prior to October 31st, the registration fees will be:

• American Trails Members -- $350
• Non-Members -- $395

If registration form, including payment in full, is postmarked after October 31st or if attendee registers on-site, the fees will be:

• American Trails Members -- $405
• Non-Members -- $440

Single Day Registration

• Early Bird - Member (Paid in full by 9/20) - $150
• Early Bird - Nonmember (Paid in full by 9/20) - $180
• Regular - Member - $175
• Regular - Nonmember - $210
• On-Site - Member (space allowing) - $225
• On-Site - Nonmember (space alllowing) - $260

Registration Instructions -- Download and print Registration Form -- On-line Registration

• There will be additional fees for field trips, mobile workshops, and for pre- and post-Symposium workshops. Only pay for your first choice each day. You will be placed in highest choice available. If there is a price difference between the first choice and the one in which you are placed, you will be automatically billed, charged, or refunded the difference within 30 days after the Symposium.
• To see if a mobile workshop or field trip is filled check out the American Trails website www.AmericanTrails.org. These activities are only available to Symposium participants and their guests. Attendees may register in advance, first come, first served. Guests may only register after October 21, 2002 or at the conference, if space is available.
• CANCELLATION POLICY: Requests for Symposium cancellations for registration and pre-reserved functions and activities must be in writing and received by October 21, 2002. All written cancellations are subject to a $25.00 processing fee. No refunds will be issued on requests postmarked after October 21, 2002. If minimum attendance numbers are not met, the Symposium organizers reserve the right to cancel any activity. If applicable, a full refund will be issued. Refunds will be issued within 30 days after the Symposium. There will be no refunds allowed for membership fees.
• Register by fax to (407) 370-5034, by mail, or register online at: www.American Trails.org. Form may be copied. Only one registrant per form allowed. Full payment is required for processing. Forms received without payment or government purchase order will be returned unprocessed. Pay by check, by credit card (Visa or MasterCard only), or by purchase order. Cash will not be accepted. FAX TO (407) 370-5034.
• If you are mailing your registration please send it to National Trails Symposium - Orlando CVB, 6700 Forum Drive, Suite 100, Orlando FL 32821.
• To be listed in the "Guide to Exhibitors, Presenters and Attendees", you MUST be registered by October 11, 2002 to meet our print deadline.
• On-site registration is on a space available basis only. CALL before coming, to confirm openings.
• You will be provided with a confirmation to verify your registration details. Please allow two weeks, unless you register online. ¥ American Trails does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or ability. Write or call the American Trails office at (530) 547-2060 at the time of registration, or by October 28, 2002 if you need special accommodations.
• Please check to see if any of the field trips and programs are full and closed to additional registrants.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The American Trails' Scholarship Program is designed to encourage and celebrate participation within the trails community. Scholarship funds are limited and will only be available to cover all or part of the cost of the Symposium registration. The American Trails Board will have full authority to make scholarship selections. Scholarship requests must be postmarked no later than September 2, 2002. Scholarship recipients will be notified by October 1, 2002.

To request a scholarship, please send a letter addressed to Kay Lloyd, Chair, American Trails and mail it to: Symposium Scholarship Fund, American Trails, P.O. Box 491797, Redding, CA 96049-1797

Include the following items in your letter:

1. a short bio reflecting your trails experience and interest
2. the reasons you are requesting a scholarship
3. why attending the Symposium would benefit you or your organization
4. how you can be contacted

Support documentation and/or recommendation letter(s) may be attached. If you need additional information, please contact the American Trails office: (530) 547-2060.

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

The hotel reservation line is (407) 939-1020, 8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., EST. All you have to do is say you will be there for the National Trails Symposium.

• Information on restaurants, recreation, arts, events, and attractions in Orlando/Orange County

 Thank you for visiting the American Trails website: http://www.AmericanTrails.org

Home - Calendar - News and Action Alerts -Trail Tracks Newsletter - Resources and Library - Trails State by State - National Trails Training Partnership - National Trails Symposium - National Recreation Trails Program - Your Comments - Membership Form - Member Groups - Board of Directors