American Trails is advocating for trails and trail users

Two of the biggest advocates for United States trails are Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and American Trails.

American Trails

I am a big supporter of both. However in this blog post, I'd like to focus on American Trails. I especially enjoy their level-headed trail advocacy. In addition to their contributions in the physical development of the U.S. trail system, they are also quite helpful and vocal when it comes to supporting legislation and community trail planning and implementation.

I have included links to the American Trails: Supporting Trails web page because it gives a good overview of the types of support that we have grown to expect from American Trails over the years. They are involved in alternative transportation funding, the history of bicycle/pedestrian issues, the federal surface transportation program, SAFETEA-LU, and many other important issues.

I hope you take the opportunity to view the American Trails website. If you are as impressed as I was, it would be awesome if you'd consider joining American Trails. If you do, you will receive a monthly newsletter and the satisfaction of knowing that you support an extremely worthwhile organization. I haven't regretted my membership; on the contrary, I'm quite proud of being an American Trails member.

American Trails is advocating for trails and trail users

American Trails Needs Your Help

Whether you donate out of Christmas spirit or to get a 2010 tax break, a donation to American Trails will go a long way toward a lasting legacy of family fun, environmental assistance, & healthy habits. Oh, and one more thing, with your donation, you get a Trail Tales book that just happened to adorn my stocking on this fine Christmas morning.

Part of American Trails mission statement is as follows:
We advocate on your behalf - for more funding and for keeping trails open. As a free service, we host and provide access to theWorld's largest online resource for planning, building, managing, enhancing, funding, protecting, and supporting trails and greenways at www.AmericanTrails.org. We connect you to state-of-the-art trails training and provide information about trails throughout the country. We are making a difference!


So now might be the best time to consider donating to American Trails. It's tax deductible, & it goes for such a good, long-lasting cause. A little bit goes a long ways.


Merry Christmas to everyone and, as always, Happy Trails!!

American Trails Needs Your Help