Category: American Trails

trailsnet wins its third award in a little over a year

Just a couple days ago trailsnet announced its nomination for the “Stylish Blogger Award.” trailsnet wins another internet award Today, American Trails announced that trailsnet won the award for the best “Personal Site” (relating to trails) on the internet. No, these awards don’t involve red carpets, acceptance speeches, or limo rides. But they’re pretty darned …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/03/16/trailsnet-wins-its-third-award-in-a-little-over-a-year/

No excuse for poor trail infrastructure

Why can the Netherlands support such an incredible biking infrastructure and we (US, UK, Canada, etc. ) can’t? In the latest blog post from David Hembrow (A view from the cycle path: All those myths and excuses…), he doesn’t necessarily answer that question, but he makes the point that it’s time to stop making excuses …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/02/15/no-excuse-for-poor-trail-infrastructure/

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. …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/02/13/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 …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/12/25/american-trails-needs-your-help/

Should Segways be allowed on trails?

Okay, readers; here’s a tough question. Should Segways be allowed on trails? An article by American Trails shows a recent ruling by a federal judge that says that Segways aren’t in the same category as wheelchairs, so in essence, the answer appears to be, “no!” I can certainly see the reasoning behind this ruling, but …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/08/23/should-segways-be-allowed-on-trails/

Mike’ Hikes in Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

A huge congratulations goes out to Colorado’s Mike Molloy for his recent American Trails personal website award. Take a look at the Mike’s Hikes website featuring trails in Rocky Mountain National Park and much more. Once at Mike’s website, you can easily navigate to his blog page. He’s got some great information and beautiful pictures on …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/07/16/mike-hikes-in-rocky-mountain-national-park-colorado/