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Washington State Trails Coalition
Приєднався 28 жов 2021
The archive of presentations from the Washington State Trails conference and caucus
Advocating for our Trails: Best Practices for State and Federal Advocacy
More than 90 percent of Washingtonians experience our shared lands and waters using trails. Outdoor Alliance Washington (OAW) is a state-based network of human-powered outdoor recreation groups representing more than 75,000 human-powered trail users. Representatives of OAW share current and upcoming state and federal advocacy priorities and best practices that leaders from the trails community can leverage for greater advocacy impact for trail funding, maintenance, and operations. Join this session to get the tools to help you engage with lawmakers to shape a better future for Washington’s trails, lands, waters, and climate.
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Collaboration, Innovation, and Sustainability along the Oregon Coast Trail
23 години тому
The Oregon Coast Trail (OCT) travels roughly 400 miles across beaches, forests, and rivers, traversing more than 30 communities across 7 counties. The OCT Action Plan bridges government agencies, tribes, coastal communities, and private landowners to close the 150 miles of gaps along this iconic trail. We share lessons learned for thinking through balancing a complicated planning process with m...
Laying the Groundwork: How Interpretive Planning Leads to Impactful Visitor Engagement
2 години тому
Note: This was a workshop, with minutes of silence that were removed, hence the shorter time. Trails connect people to each other, to nature and history, and even to concepts like responsible stewardship in a changing world. Each trail is packed with potential for telling stories that inspire people to take action in support of your mission. In this workshop, we talk about how interpretation ca...
Understanding the Forest Service Trails workforce
Переглядів 22 години тому
The United States Forest Service manages more than 160,000 miles of trails across the country. In 2023, Forest Service staff analyzed its trails workforce to better understand how the agency divides the immense task of stewarding the largest trail system in the country. The results of that nationwide survey provide new insights into the work of Forest Service staff, contractors, partner organiz...
Washington State Scenic Bikeways Program
2 години тому
Did you know Washington State is getting a Scenic Bikeways program? A Scenic Bikeway is a cycling route with exceptional scenic, cultural, historic, and/or recreational value and can be located on existing roadways, trails, bike lanes, shared use paths or some combination thereof. State Parks has been working with our partners and stakeholders to develop a framework for the program and hopes to...
High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP)
2 години тому
This is an introduction to collecting trail data using the Architectural Barriers Act accessibility guidelines as a best practice and the High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) cart as a tool. HETAP is an automated version of the Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP), utilizing both specialized software and hardware. This training not only teaches you how to look for the issues in...
Trailblazing Data: Enhancing Washington’s Trails Network through Collaboration
2 години тому
The Recreation and Conservation Office is proud to present the Washington State Trails Database. This valuable collaborative platform is designed to consolidate and streamline multi-modal trail data across Washington state. We showcase how trail managers can contribute information to the database and how the database can be used for planning and management to meet the diverse needs of communiti...
Case Study: No2 Canyon, developing a trail network via partnerships, creative Funding, Volunteerism
9 годин тому
Join staff from the United States Forest Service (USFS), Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, and TREAD to walk through all the phases of visioning, planning, funding, and constructing the trail network for hikers and mountain bikers at No 2 Canyon, less than 5 miles from downtown Wenatchee. This effort is a prime example of the USFS definition of a modern, sustainable trail system.
Case Study: Tribal Art and Lushootseed Trail Signs at Tennant Trailhead Park
Переглядів 19 годин тому
Tennant Trailhead Park is WA State's first community trail network with integrated native art and Lushootseed language on the park's kiosk and trail signs. The multi-use trail network opened in April 2024 as a collaboration between the Snoqualmie Tribe, Si View Parks District, the City of North Bend, and the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance. The network of hiking and bike trails were developed ...
The Sound to Olympics and Puget Sound to Pacific
Переглядів 39 годин тому
Imagine a linear park from Puget Sound to the Pacific Ocean (PS2P), filling in the gaps of the Rails to Trails system through partnerships. The partnership of two Tribes, three counties, six cities, one port district and the Washington Department of Transportation successfully received a RAISE grant. The $16.31 million RAISE grant was obtained to study and design over 34 active transportation c...
Advancing Accessibility through Community Collaboration: a Case Study of Saddle Rock
9 годин тому
The iconic Saddle Rock trail system will be the future home of an accessible trail system, the first of its kind in the Wenatchee Valley. This presentation reviews the process of developing the accessible trail, from initial idea to final design, including extensive community outreach efforts to meet the needs and wants of trail users. We also discuss design considerations including trail susta...
Trail School: Classroom Session
9 годин тому
Attend the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance Trail School to take a deep dive into multi-use trail design, construction, and maintenance best practices. Evergreen’s Trail School highlights techniques to make multi-use trails work for all users. Whether you're a mountain biker, hiker, equestrian, or someone who values trails and outdoor spaces, you'll gain valuable insights into thoughtful, balan...
Forest Service E-bike Planning in the Pacific Northwest
9 годин тому
The United States Forest Service (USFS) released updated national directives for management of e-bikes in March 2022. USFS shares an overview of the e-bike directives and will be providing an update on the status of e-bike planning in the Pacific Northwest Region.
Pasayten Wilderness Project: a Success Story in Bringing Partners and Agencies Together
14 годин тому
Lack of sufficient funding, alongside wildfire damage have left sections of the Pasayten Wilderness nearly impossible to navigate. Backcountry Horsemen of Washington, Washington Trails Association, Pacific Northwest Trail Association and the United States Forest Service came together to get some much needed and meaningful work done. There are plenty more opportunities to use these same successf...
Engaging the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards
Переглядів 214 годин тому
A discussion on the ways conservation and service corps are supporting equitable and inclusive opportunities for young people to develop skills and have a positive impact on natural resources and climate related challenges.
Programming for Safety, Belonging, and Access
14 годин тому
Programming for Safety, Belonging, and Access
Silver Star Vision Plan: Collaborating to Modernize a Trail System
Переглядів 114 годин тому
Silver Star Vision Plan: Collaborating to Modernize a Trail System
Leveraging Partnerships: Accelerating Trail Expansion in Pierce County
Переглядів 114 годин тому
Leveraging Partnerships: Accelerating Trail Expansion in Pierce County
Northup Connector - Building Sustainable Trails for the Future
14 годин тому
Northup Connector - Building Sustainable Trails for the Future
Finding Solitude in Indian Heaven Wilderness
16 годин тому
Finding Solitude in Indian Heaven Wilderness
WA Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Access and Responsible Recreation Strategic Plan
Переглядів 116 годин тому
WA Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Access and Responsible Recreation Strategic Plan
Developed Outdoor Recreation Assessment Process (DORAP)
Переглядів 216 годин тому
Developed Outdoor Recreation Assessment Process (DORAP)
Career Pathways & Partnerships for BIPOC Early Professionals
Переглядів 119 годин тому
Career Pathways & Partnerships for BIPOC Early Professionals
Re-purposing Trails at Northern State Hospital
День тому
Re-purposing Trails at Northern State Hospital
This is what Pack Stock can do for you, Part 2
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This is what Pack Stock can do for you, Part 2
This is what Pack Stock can do for you, Part 1
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This is what Pack Stock can do for you, Part 1
A Web Based Decision Support System for Sustainable Trails Management
Переглядів 1День тому
A Web Based Decision Support System for Sustainable Trails Management
Thanks for the video it was very informative.
Any plans to work on the Olympic Penninsula for access? Would love to ride our sxs locally. We go to Quartzsite Az , and always think why can’t we do this at home?
Doing a great job👍
Thank you for all of the work on WA trails.