On our cover: Emigrant Springs State Park in the Blue Mountains of northeastern Oregon.

(photo from Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.) Contents

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Crossing Oregon’s Coast Range Salmonberry Corridor would convert 86

rugged railroad miles to trail

All trails lead to Portland! Learn more about the American Trails International Trails Symposium

Banks-Vernonia State Trail Scenic and shady paved trail lures bicyclists

and hikers from Portland

A trail with music Outdoor musical instruments along the trail in Buffalo, Minnesota

Linking cities to wildlife U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reaches out to

communities in Portland, Oregon vicinity NEWS AND RESOURCES

Congressional allies champion Recreational Trails Program Supporting funding for trails across America

NRT Photo Contest winners Great photos from our annual contest for

National Recreation Trails

Best Practices: new resources Highlights of recent articles and studies available online at www.AmericanTrails.org

Trails training opportunities American Trails presents Webinar Series, plus

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NEW YEARS 2015