Author: United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Subcommittee on Parks and Recreation
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 158

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Author: Steve Elkinton
Publisher: Vertel Publishing
ISBN: 9781641120197
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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The National Trails System, An Illustrated History richly describes how the National Trails System was established by federal law in 1968. It builds on the conservation history of the mid-20th Century to show how the trails system grew from the same political trends that envisioned the Land and Water Conservation Fund, the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, and the Environmental Protection Act. Once passed, the Trails Act--and the trails it established--evolved as political and public trends shifted. This history portrays these changes to show that what started as an experiment has resulted in a nationwide network of trails for all tastes and abilities involving thousands of volunteers and providing recreational and heritage opportunities for millions. Readers interested in recreation, discovery, history, politics, and conservation will find these themes unfolding around the story of America's national trails. At first, there were only two trails--the well-known Appalachian and Pacific Crest National Scenic Trails. Today, there are thirty national scenic and historic trails creating a network larger than the Interstate Highway System. This is the first comprehensive history of the National Trails System. It is based largely on primary sources and is offered in chronological chapters, with photographs and maps. The 50th anniversary of the National Trails System is an ideal time to document its evolution and progress.

Author: Steven Elkinton
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 60

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Author: United States
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Category : Government publications
Languages : en
Pages : 102

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Category : Oregon National Historic Trail
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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Author: United States. Congress. House
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Category : Legislative calendars
Languages : en
Pages : 164

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Author: National Trails Agenda Project (U.S.)
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Category : Hiking
Languages : en
Pages : 26

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Author: United States. Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
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Category : Trails
Languages : en
Pages : 155

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Author: Jeffrey H Ryan
Publisher: Down East Books
ISBN: 1608935795
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 321

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Like many hikers who’ve completed the Appalachian Trail, Jeffrey Ryan didn’t do it in one long through-hike. Grabbing weekends here and days off there, it took Jeffrey twenty-eight years to finish the trail, and along the way he learned much about himself and made many new friends, including his best friend, who made the journey with him from start to finish. Including 75 color photos, this engaging book is part memoir, part natural history and lore, and part practical advice. Whether you’ve hiked the AT, are planning to hike it, or only wish to dream of hiking it, this is the book to read next.

Author: Andy Kerr
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
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Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 260

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With the aid of 40 maps based on new research and stunning color photographs, a noted conservation advocate describes the small fraction of wild forests that remain intact.