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)

Contents

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

Recreational Trails Program funds 36 3 14 10

American Trails

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