Monthly Archives: December 2011

IMTrails Interactive Mobile App Is Here!

Trails go virtual with the IMTrails interactive map and iPhone app! Provide trail users with the power to engage and interact with the trails online and on their phone. Users can instantly upload photos, text, and trail information right onto … Continue reading

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Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks gearing up for winter season activities

Yellowstone National Park in California and Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming will be open to the public for winter season activities. Activities include snowshoeing, skiing, and mountaineering. For some of the activities, permits are required and reservations are recommended. … Continue reading

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Many Ski Areas Lack an Essential Ingredient

Many ski resorts are suffering  from poor business because of the lack of snowfall.  The unusually warm temperatures have not attracted skiers to come to the ski resorts. Read the full article  here Source: New York Times Rituparna Ganguly, Research … Continue reading

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Grant Opportunity: Bikes Belong Grant Program

For the thirteenth year, Bikes Belong is awarding funding through the Bikes Belong Grant Program. The goal is to “put more people on bikes more often” by awarding grants to projects that include bike paths and rail trails, mountain bike … Continue reading

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Groups see progress in plugging NY trail’s gaps

Progress is being made in the 365-mile Erie Canalway  Trail connecting Albany and Buffalo. The Canalway Trail  is 75% complete. When the remaining gaps are closed, the trail can bring in hundreds of users and create an economic boost. Read … Continue reading

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Gordons Pond trail unveiled in Delaware

A new 2-mile-long trail alignment that uses a boardwalk with railing to keep people out of a fragile ecosystem near Gordons Pond was unveiled. Opponents of the trail find the area too environmentally sensitive and that people will just trample … Continue reading

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San Mateo County supes reject Alpine Road trail offer

In California, San Mateo County supervisors on Tuesday rejected Stanford University’s controversial $10.4 million offer to transform the lower Alpine Road trail into a multi-use path. Supporters of transforming the Alpine Road trail, want improvements and better accessibility. Others oppose the … Continue reading

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Owasippe’s newest development is trails, courtesy of local mountain bikers

In Blue Lake Township, Michigan, new multi -use trails are being developed in Owasippe Boy Scout reservation. The 2 1/2 mile trail will be open to mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners, and bird watchers. The trails will take full advantage … Continue reading

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