On the cover: Keweenaw Point Trail in Copper Harbor, MI; photo by Aaron Rogers, Rock Solid Trail Contracting, LLC www.rocksolidtrails.com


Contents FEATURES


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The future of trails: Cooperation Supporting trails through the efforts of all


types of trail users


The future of trails: Volunteers Trails are possible because of an army of volunteers


The future of trails: Training The goal: knowledgeable, skilled, and


experienced staff and volunteers


The future of trails: Technology New opportunities to increase tourism, estab- lish new ideas, and improve safety


The future of trails: Innovation People who approach the outdoors with a


spirit of adventure and invention


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Navigating the 2019 Symposium The American Trails app will serve as an infor- mational hub for attendees


Trails across America: a “grand experiment” Book review by Jim Schmid


NRT photo contest winners Winners of the annual National Recreation


Trails Photo Contest


Best practices: new resources Find new publications and free resources as well as trails training opportunities


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American Trails


SPRING 2019


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