Choose your outdoor career path! Get started by asking yourself some very basic questions. Even though you might not be able to answer all of them, it is a good first step to narrow down what you really want to do. Ready? Let’s go!
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Forging the Future for Trail Technicians
Oct 9, 2025
Learn about the creation of the Trail Technician Level 1 certification and their curriculum—now a national benchmark for workforce development.
Unfunded but Unrelenting: Trail Stewardship Without Grants, Recognition, or Profit
Aug 28, 2025
In this candid and thought-provoking session, the presenter will share what it’s like to be a mission-driven for-profit business doing trail work and advocacy, without access to grants, and often at a financial loss.
The Official Report of the 2024 Maryland Horse Forum
posted Jan 17, 2025
The 2024 Maryland Horse Forum united stakeholders from across the state’s horse industry to address pressing challenges and strategize for a vibrant and sustainable future.
Natural Surface Trail Field Guide to Maintenance
posted Oct 15, 2024
Arkansas Parks and Recreation Foundation guide for volunteers to maintain natural surface trails.
Trail Competency Framework - 2024 Update
posted Sep 24, 2024
In July 2024, the Trail Skills Project released an updated Trail Competency Framework with new competencies and further defined the skills (entry, full performance, expert) associated with each competency.
Embarking on the Trail Career Journey: 5 Essential Steps to Becoming a Professional Trail Builder
posted Jul 25, 2024
Trails are the veins of the wilderness, the arteries of adventure, and the conduits of connection between humans and nature.
