Recreational Trails Program Related Events

For State and regional conferences, training, and other trail related events, see the American Trails Calendar at www.americantrails.org/Calendar.html.

• September 2-5, 2008
  ProWalk/ProBike 2008
  Seattle WA
  Organized by the National Center for Bicycling and Walking. Financial support from FHWA's Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails Programs.
  Web: http://www.bikewalk.org

• November 13-15, 2008
  State Trail Administrators Meeting
  Little Rock, Arkansas
  Organized by the National Association of State Trail Administrators and the FHWA Recreational Trails Program.
  Contacts: Stuart Macdonald, mactrail@aol.com; Christopher Douwes, christopher.douwes@dot.gov.
  This meeting is for State and Federal staff with recreational trail responsibilities.

• November 13-14, 2008
  Expanding Our Constituencies Workshop
  Little Rock, Arkansas
  Organized by the Partnership for the National Trails System with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.

• November 15-18, 2008
  National Trails Symposium
  Little Rock, Arkansas
  American Trails brings the worldwide trails community together for an inspirational and educational conference. The Symposium addresses both nonmotorized and motorized issues and our vision for trails and greenways nationwide. Dozens of speakers and keynote presenters from across America cover the top topics and state of the art technology.
  Info: National Trails Symposium or contact American Trails: PO Box 491797, Redding CA 96049-1797 phone 530-547-2060 - symposium@americantrails.org - http://www.americantrails.org.
  * The National Trails Training Partnership will meet on November 18-19.
  * The Scenic Trails Workshop will be held in conjunction with the National Trails Symposium.

• February 8-11, 2009
  The Corps Network 2009 Forum
  Fairmont Hotel, Washington DC
  Organized by the Corps Network with consponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. This is a forum of Leaders from across the nation celebrating accomplishments, sharing experiences, and learning from experts.

• March 10-12, 2009
  National Bike Summit
  Washington DC
  Organized by the League of American Bicyclists.
  The National Bike Summit brings together stakeholders from user groups, industry, government, and elected officials from around the country to share their ideas and best practices.

• March 15-20, 2009
  Trailbuilders 2009
  Asheville, North Carolina
  Organized by the Professional Trailbuilders Association with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. This conference provides training on trail design, construction, maintenance, and contract management with the Nation's premier trailbuilders.

• March 24-26, 2009
  National OHV Program Managers Workshop
  Houston TX
  Cosponsored by the National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council and FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
  Contact: Tom Metsa, Colorado State Parks, at 303-791-1954 x132, thomas.metsa@state.co.us.
  This workshop is especially for government agency or association program managers with off highway vehicle management responsibilities. The Association of OHV Program Managers will meet on March 24.

• March 26-29, 2009
  National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council Annual Conference
  Houston TX
  Organized by the National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
  Contact: Ann Vance 800-348-6487, avance@nohvcc.org.
  This conference is primarily intended for NOHVCC partners.

• June 6, 2009
  National Trails Day
  Nationwide
  Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners.
  National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.

• June 10-13, 2009
  41st International Snowmobile Congress
  Credit Union Place, Summerside, Prince Edward Island (Canada)
  FHWA's Recreational Trails Program provides financial support through the American Council of Snowmobile Associations.
  The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting: see http://www.snowiasa.org.
  Contact: Cathy Dickieson, cdickieson@islandtelecom.com or Linda Constable, barracuda@pei.sympatico.ca, or 1-877-708-7669.

• July 7-8 2009
  State Trail Administrators Meeting
  Gainesville FL
  Hosted by the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails and the Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, with participation likely from the International Mountain Bicycling Association.

• July 9-12, 2009
  Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
  Gainesville FL
  Organized by the Florida Horse Council and the Florida Office of Greenways and Trails with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
  SETC brings together people concerned about the future of the natural and cultural heritage of the equestrian trail experience. Although it focuses on southeastern States, it is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.

• July 12-15, 2009
  12th Conference on National Scenic and Historic Trails
  Missoula MT
  Organized by the Partnership for the National Trails System with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
  The Conference will include informational workshops on how to increase the outreach, protection, and capacity of our National Trails System.

• August 23-26, 2009
  National Scenic Byways Conference
  Denver, CO
  Organized by the America's Byways Resource Center and the Federal Highway Administration.
  The conference theme, Elevate Your Expertise, offers fresh perspectives and useful tools to enhance key aspects of byway development and sustainability.

• February/March 2010
  Trailbuilders 2010
  Location to be determined
  Organized by the Professional Trailbuilders Association with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program. This conference provides training on trail design, construction, maintenance, and contract management with the Nation's premier trailbuilders.

• June 5, 2010
  National Trails Day
  Nationwide
  Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners.
  National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.

• June 2010
  International Snowmobile Congress
  Iowa City IA
  FHWA's Recreational Trails Program is providing financial support through the American Council of Snowmobile Associations
  The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities may attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting: see http://www.snowiasa.org.

• July 16-17, 2010
  Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
  Alpharetta GA
  Organized by the Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
  SETC brings together people concerned about the future of the natural and cultural heritage of the equestrian trail experience. This conference is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.

• September 13-17, 2010
  ProWalk/ProBike 2010
  Chattanooga TN
  Organized by the National Center for Bicycling and Walking with cosponsorship from FHWA's Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails Programs.
  Web: http://www.bikewalk.org

• November 14-17, 2010
  National Trails Symposium
  Chattanooga TN
  American Trails brings the worldwide trails community together for an inspirational and educational conference. The Symposium addresses both nonmotorized and motorized issues and our vision for trails and greenways nationwide. Dozens of speakers and keynote presenters from across America cover the top topics and state of the art technology.
  Info: National Trails Symposium or contact American Trails: PO Box 491797, Redding CA 96049-1797 phone 530-547-2060 - symposium@americantrails.org - http://www.americantrails.org.

• November 11-13 or 17-19, 2010
  State Trail Administrators Meeting
  Chattanooga TN
  Organized by the National Association of State Trail Administrators and the FHWA Recreational Trails Program.
  Contacts: Stuart Macdonald, mactrail@aol.com; Christopher Douwes, christopher.douwes@dot.gov.
  This meeting is for State and Federal staff with recreational trail responsibilities.

• June 4, 2011
  National Trails Day
  Nationwide
  Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners.
  National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.