On our cover: Walking along the Willamette River in downtown Portland with the towers of the
Oregon Convention Center in the background (photo from Travel Portland)
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FEATURES 6
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Georgia’s vision for trails Prophecy and problem solving; Georgia Trail
Summit a first in 15 years
Symposium comes to Portland Learn more about the American Trails International Trails Symposium
The freedom to paddle Making “carry-down” watercraft launch sites
accessible for all paddlers
Water trails in the “Last Green Valley” Paddling routes on Connecticut’s Quinebaug and Willimantic Rivers
Youth working for conservation Northwest Youth Corps helps Portland area’s
trail system NEWS AND RESOURCES
New national trails for 2014 National Recreation Trail designations high- light great trails across America
Best Practices: new resources Highlights of recent articles and studies avail-
able online at
www.AmericanTrails.org
Trails training opportunities American Trails presents Webinar Series, plus many more educational events
Award-winning projects Annual awards recognize outstanding use of
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American Trails
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