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Funding Apply for The Trails Capacity Program The Trails Capacity Program is administered by American Trails, and funds trail maintenance, research, and stewardship training across the country, serving all types of trail users.

Funding Apply for The Trails Capacity Program The Trails Capacity Program is administered by American Trails, and funds trail maintenance, research, and stewardship training across the country, serving all types of trail users.

Workforce Career Pathways Portal Explore career development options, learn skills and find jobs.

Workforce Career Pathways Portal Explore career development options, learn skills and find jobs.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Upcoming Webinar Encouraging Indigenous Participation in Trail Management & Interpretation

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Upcoming Webinar Encouraging Indigenous Participation in Trail Management & Interpretation

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Three National Scenic Trails Designated as Units of the National Park System 

Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest National Parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428.

Three National Scenic Trails Designated as Units of the National Park System 

Three national scenic trails have become the country’s newest National Parks, raising the total number of existing parks from 425 to 428.

Apply for The Trails Capacity Program

The Trails Capacity Program is administered by American Trails, and funds trail maintenance, research, and stewardship training across the country, serving all types of trail users.

Apply for The Trails Capacity Program

The Trails Capacity Program is administered by American Trails, and funds trail maintenance, research, and stewardship training across the country, serving all types of trail users.

Pathways Newsletter

Our new Pathways eNewsletter is a summary of the professional development opportunities American Trails and others offer.

Pathways Newsletter

Our new Pathways eNewsletter is a summary of the professional development opportunities American Trails and others offer.

American Trails Launches Free Foundations of Sustainable Trails e-Course Series

This new five-part series of online micro-learning courses is intended to provide those new to the trails workforce with a baseline understanding of terminology and concepts that give them a solid foundation to support future trails education and ongoing professional development.

American Trails Launches Free Foundations of Sustainable Trails e-Course Series

This new five-part series of online micro-learning courses is intended to provide those new to the trails workforce with a baseline understanding of terminology and concepts that give them a solid foundation to support future trails education and ongoing professional development.

Forming and Running State or Regional Trail Coalitions – Important Points and Practices

Have you ever wondered how to create a trails coalition in your state or region? This article shares some pointers and discusses the results of a nationwide survey of trails coalitions conducted by American Trails in February 2023.

Forming and Running State or Regional Trail Coalitions – Important Points and Practices

Have you ever wondered how to create a trails coalition in your state or region? This article shares some pointers and discusses the results of a nationwide survey of trails coalitions conducted by American Trails in February 2023.

The Latest From Our YouTube Channel

From our webinar archive we bring you Engaging Kids on Trails: A National Trails Day Fireside Chat.

The Latest From Our YouTube Channel

From our webinar archive we bring you Engaging Kids on Trails: A National Trails Day Fireside Chat.

Winter Bike Lane Maintenance

This white paper provides collected best practices on winter bikeway maintenance as seen in US cities and around the world. The paper covers snow removal from bikeways, different types of de-icing surface applications and their advantages/disadvantages, and best practices for winter maintenance prioritization and scheduling. The paper also includes a brief discussion on innovative winter maintenance techniques either in use or in development.

Winter Bike Lane Maintenance

This white paper provides collected best practices on winter bikeway maintenance as seen in US cities and around the world. The paper covers snow removal from bikeways, different types of de-icing surface applications and their advantages/disadvantages, and best practices for winter maintenance prioritization and scheduling. The paper also includes a brief discussion on innovative winter maintenance techniques either in use or in development.

Winter Maintenance Resource Guide

Who is responsible for winter maintenance—property owners or government agencies—and what are the challenges?

Winter Maintenance Resource Guide

Who is responsible for winter maintenance—property owners or government agencies—and what are the challenges?

Sustaining Wildlife With Recreation on Public Lands

Humans and wildlife interact in multifaceted ways on public lands with both positive and negative outcomes for each group. When managed well, wildlife-based tourism and other forms of recreation can benefit conservation goals.

Sustaining Wildlife With Recreation on Public Lands

Humans and wildlife interact in multifaceted ways on public lands with both positive and negative outcomes for each group. When managed well, wildlife-based tourism and other forms of recreation can benefit conservation goals.

Environmental Impacts of Winter Recreation

Regardless of our intentions, many species perceive humans as a threat and respond accordingly. In general, animals respond to threats by first increasing vigilance (time spent looking around versus foraging), and running away if the threat is perceived to be imminent.

Environmental Impacts of Winter Recreation

Regardless of our intentions, many species perceive humans as a threat and respond accordingly. In general, animals respond to threats by first increasing vigilance (time spent looking around versus foraging), and running away if the threat is perceived to be imminent.