Even the best-laid plans can go sideways. Here are a few tips to prepare for an on-trail injury.
Jud BartlettSeptember 29, 2022
When we think of DEI, specifically in the realm of trails and trail users, do we think about adaptive trail users: recreationalists who use a hand cycle, wheelchair, or other mobility aid, carbon blade or other prosthetic, or those who are visually or hearing-impaired? If we don’t, we should.
Jud BartlettSeptember 16, 2022
This is the second installment in a series detailing the trail construction and modernization of Walden’s Ridge Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Jud BartlettSeptember 8, 2022
This is the first installment in a series detailing the trail construction and modernization of Walden’s Ridge Park in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Jud BartlettSeptember 1, 2022
Horses add another level of impact to the trail and campsites, but there are plenty of ways to make sure you leave the area as nice—or nicer—than you found it.
Jud BartlettAugust 12, 2022
Alfredo Gonzales Velez may be just 24 years old, but he’s quickly making his mark on the world of environmental stewardship. He’s doing what he can to encourage people, specifically members of the LatinX community, to have access to and take advantage of natural spaces for recreation and mental health.
Jud BartlettAugust 5, 2022
The largest age gap spanned 70 years. Finding a day hike that suited all of us was, to put it lightly, a challenge. And yet, here we were.
Jud BartlettJuly 28, 2022
Natural areas have experienced heightened changes and distress in the past few years. The combination of a pandemic and climate change has affirmed how important it is to build sustainable trails that can support a growing outdoor population.
Jud BartlettJuly 22, 2022
As you head onto the trail this summer, here’s a rundown on how to avoid bears, and, if you see one, how to carefully and respectfully navigate the situation.
Jud BartlettJuly 12, 2022
No matter the distance or destination, the basics of preparing for a pack trip are the same. Here are 6 tips to get you started.
Jud BartlettJuly 7, 2022