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Working together: taking the long view of funding

Working together: taking the long view of funding

The current crisis in funding for trails and other bicycle-pedestrian programs has created another big...

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OPDMD: coming to a trail near you?

OPDMD: coming to a trail near you?

It has been almost a year since the Department of Justice (DOJ) created a stir in the trails community about...

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Training survey completed; sighs of relief heard

Training survey completed; sighs of relief heard

Somewhere near midnight on November 30 the last person taking the Trails Training Survey was counted. It...

Spiritual journeys: the light on the trail ahead

Spiritual journeys: the light on the trail ahead

posted on: Dec 25, 2011 | author: American Trails

This is the time of year that most of the world celebrates life, the passing of the old, birth and rebirth. In our country, amid the holiday hoopla, we also seek the spiritual connection that is at...

Trails are making a difference

Trails are making a difference

posted on: Dec 19, 2011 | author: American Trails

We had a great conversation with Nancy Desmond of Cleveland Metroparks, who told us how trails had made a difference in her life and career. Nancy is Partnership & Planning Assistant with the...

Congratulations on Arizona National Scenic Trail milestone

Congratulations on Arizona National Scenic Trail milestone

posted on: Dec 17, 2011 | author: American Trails

Pam Gluck, Executive Director American Trails, sent this letter to be read Dec. 16 at the completion ceremony of the Arizona National Scenic Trail: “Thank you to the inspirational leaders of...

What draws people to a trail?

What draws people to a trail?

posted on: Nov 25, 2011 | author: American Trails

Amy Pendergast of Healthy Shasta asked a question that made me stop and think: “What are the top things that are most likely to draw people to the trail as repeated trail users?” We want...

Survey on Trail Training

Survey on Trail Training

posted on: Oct 21, 2011 | author: American Trails

American Trails is about to release a new survey asking for your ideas, opinions, and concerns about training for trails and greenways work. This survey is conducted by American Trails in cooperation...

Are parks and trails a “solid investment” to improve home values?

Are parks and trails a “solid investment” to improve home values?

posted on: Oct 18, 2011 | author: American Trails

A new study of home values along the Little Miami Scenic Trail looks at the economic impact of trails “from a real estate perspective.” The 12-mile multi-use green corridor and trail system runs...

Attracting bike tourists to your trail: lessons from the Canalway

Attracting bike tourists to your trail: lessons from the Canalway

posted on: Oct 8, 2011 | author: American Trails

On New York’s Erie Canal Trail, bicyclists represent potential customers who can bring revenue into local community by patronizing businesses that meet their needs and contribute to their...

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