Trail Promotion Events from across the U.S.
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American Trails
Working on Behalf of America’s Trails
- Advocacy for Trails & Greenways Resource Center
The National Trails and Training Partnership, hosted by American Trails, contains links to multiple resources about trail development, advocacy, and management.- Provides ideas for hosting a National Trails Day in your community
- Provides tips in “Planning Events to Showcase Trails”
- Promotes the National Trails Symposium
Nov. 15-18th in Little Rock Arkansas- An inspirational and educational biennial conference for all trail advocates
- Provide awards to people and programs that promote and support the development and maintenance of American trails
Utah Trails Promotion Guide
This event planning guide provides information that can help to plan any trail or park event.
American Hiking Society
- National Trails Day
Normally the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day encouraging communities across the nation to celebrate their favorite trails and raise awareness of the benefits of using these trails. The website contains downloadable promotional materials.
Kingdom Trails of Northern Vermont
- Burke Mountain Music Festival – Burke Mountain Base Lodge hosts a musical event in support of the Kingdom Trails
- Ride the Rhythms – An end of the biking season folk music event hosted by the Burke Mountain Base Lodge
- Trail Work Day – BBQ and clean-up day
- Burke Fall Foliage Festival – An opportunity to enjoy the fall foliage with a small town festival and a case to ride the Kingdom Trails one more time for the season
New Hampshire Trails Association
- New Hampshire Trails Day
Held every July, the New Hampshire Trails Day encourages everyone to get out and enjoy a trail, whether to bike, hike, run, or participate in a maintenance project.
Oregon-California Trails Association
- Multiple workshops promoting the use of trails and the historic preservation strategies for the many American and Native American landmarks along the trails
Southern Maryland Trails
- October is Trails Month brochure
Klickitat Trail (Portland/Seattle Rail-to-Trail)
- Trail promotion events include fall hikes, bike rides, and bike maintenance courses
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