National Trails Day — June 7, 2008
Trails
provide Americans with a variety of opportunities to improve their
health through physical activity. National Trails Day, which is held the
first Saturday of every June, unites hundreds of organizations, parks,
retailers, and health providers that are hosting events with information
and activities honoring trails across the United States.
Related Resources
American
Hiking Society's "Hikers Info Center"*
Offers information on National Trails celebration events being held across
the nation on June 7, 2008. This site also provides information about hikers,
trail advocates, and a variety of hiking topics, including trail locations,
volunteer opportunities, and legislative and policy issues affecting
trails.
CDC Trails For Health
Although regular physical activity offers many health benefits, people who
are seeking ways to become more active often overlook the opportunities
that trails offer.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)*
A non-profit organization whose purpose is to enrich America's communities
and countryside by creating a nationwide network of public trails from
former rail lines and connecting corridors.
Rivers and Trails and Conservation
Assistance Program
The Rivers and Trails Program is a National Park Service that works with
community groups and local and state governments to conserve rivers,
preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways.
The Task Force on Community
Preventive Services*
This task force provides recommendations for population-based
interventions to promote health and prevent disease, injury, disability,
and premature death, appropriate for use by communities and healthcare
systems.
Visit the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services HealthierUS and
Steps to a HealthierUS initiative Web site for additional information on
fitness, prevention, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles choices.
http://www.healthierUS.gov
http://www.healthierus.gov/steps/
Please note: Some of these publications are available for download only as *.pdf files. These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader in order to be viewed. Please review the information on downloading and using Acrobat Reader software.
* Links to non-Federal organizations found at this site are provided solely as a service to our users. These links do not constitute an endorsement of these organizations or their programs by CDC or the Federal Government, and none should be inferred. CDC is not responsible for the content of the individual organization Web pages found at these links.
Page last updated: February 19, 2008
Content Source: Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
