Tips, Resources, and Updates on COVID-19
The spread of COVID-19 has resulted in widespread social distancing measures across the United States, but what does that mean for outdoor recreation? We are bringing you the latest news, updates, and announcements on cancellations, closures, alternative recreation experiences, and more.
Many upcoming training opportunities and conferences have been canceled or postponed. Accordingly, we are updating our training calendar daily to reflect these changes. The latest updates can always be found here.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued its current iteration of guidance for Regional Foresters for the operation of recreational and food service sites on Forest Service lands. Download the statement.
The National Park Service just made our National Parks free to enter. The latest statement from the National Parks Service on COVID-19 can be found here.
The latest statement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on COVID-19 can be found here.
Other statements on COVID-19 can be found at these links —
According to the latest guidelines social distancing doesn't mean you can't go outside. In fact, continued exercise is good for your immune system. However, before you go out make sure to check your state’s regulations by following the link to your state at the bottom of this article. Some state's have issued shelter in place orders, which could mean you need to stay off the trails. Here is what you need to remember if you are engaging in outdoor activities —
You can directly read the guidelines from the Center for Disease Control here.
Read more from American Trails on the respite of trails and outdoor recreation here.
Google Arts and Culture has teamed up with the National Park Service to offer virtual tours of five of our National Parks. Additionally you can explore stories, art, and artifacts from many National Parks on their website by clicking here.
The National Park Service offers their own virtual tours of Yellowstone National Park that can be found here.
American Trails offers monthly webinars which are recorded and are available for download, including many that are free. You can browse the webinar catalog here.
Ranger Rick magazine is offering a free digital subscription through June. Find out more here.
Alabama State Parks are offering virtual programming via their Facebook pages. Find out more here.
The National Park Service has a free printable coloring book featuring birds you can see on our nation's trails. Find it here.
Many state parks are limiting hours, suspending programs, and closing sites. Before you venture to a state park near you check your state park website for the latest information.
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posted Mar 28, 2024
Deadline: April 30. American Trails is partnering with Trans Canada Trail to launch the inaugural North American Trail Sector Survey.
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posted Mar 20, 2024
Applications are now open for the first ever funding round of the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP).
Action Alert: Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)
posted Mar 5, 2024
Our partners at Rails To Trails Conservancy are warning us that Congress has reached a tentative deal to fund the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for Fiscal Year 2024, and it does not include the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP).
2024 Legacy Trail Program Awardees Announced
posted Feb 12, 2024
We are excited to announce the projects we selected for funding for the 2024 Legacy Trail Program grant cycle. In this second year of the program, we funded a total of $1.35 million to 27 organizations.
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