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Making the Case for Tourism-Oriented Mountain Bike and Adaptive Recreation – American Trails Mountain biking is an increasingly popular outdoor activity with the ability to attract unique tourism markets and vitalize rural economies. However, the cost to develop, manage, and maintain bike-optimized trails are high and can discourage investment. Successful development is not random – […]

Economic Benefits of Mountain Biking – Trust for Public Land Smaller cities and rural communities that invest in natural surface trail networks for bicycling can expect tangible economic benefits in the form of increased tourism, new business formation, increased spending from new residents attracted to trails, and easy access to the outdoors. Trust for Public

2025 Spring Grant Round DUE APRIL 30th, 2025. To grow the quantity and quality of mountain bike trail communities, we need to accelerate the pace of trail building. Trail Accelerator Grants provide a jump-start to communities that have the interest and political support to develop trail systems but need assistance to get projects up and

It’s that time of year when the melting ground turns our trails to pudding. Please stay off the trails until they dry out. Usually this is about the same time as the trees are fully leafed out. No leaves yet? Trails are probably not ready yet. Aching to ride? The RIPPY TRAIL in Palmer is

Mighty Bikes engages kids in the sport of mountain biking by teaching technical riding skills, developing self-confidence, and inspiring a lifelong passion for biking. Mighty Bikes Lottery & Registration OPEN from March 1st-31st www.MightyBikes.org

Join Valley Mountain Bikers and Hikers for an introductory session to learn how to plan for, avoid, and manage some of the most common injuries and illnesses that your dog might encounter on the trail. We will teach you how to examine and triage your dog so you know how to decide when to seek

Thank you everyone for your continuing comments to improve our transportation networks! Your voices are needed again. More details: Public Comment Period for two Amendments. COMMENTS DUE MARCH 20th, 2025 to amats_comments@publicinput.com SAMPLE COMMENTS: I am pleased to see NHS0013 Glenn Highway and Artillery Road Interchange Improvements added to the TIP. I would like to confirm that this new

Join Singletrack Advocates and your friends to celebrate another great year and raise money for upcoming trail projects! Dress up in your snazziest neon and sparkles! Friday, April 25th from 7-11:30pm at 49th State Brewing Try your luck with our amazing raffle prizes * Get your fresh STA merchandise * Enjoy food and drinks for

The Rasmuson Foundation awarded STA $200,000 towards Phase 2 of the Service Singletrack that is scheduled for construction this summer. STA continues to fundraise to pay for the next 3 miles of singletrack! Visit our website for additional information about the project.