Rivers are key economic drivers here in the United States. Not only do we rely on them for shipping channels, power and agricultural irrigation, but we also rely on them significantly for recreation and the associated economic benefits that communities receive. Read more…
A Blue Trail is a river adopted by communities that are dedicated to improving family friendly recreation such as fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlife-watching, and to protecting rivers and surrounding lands. They are voluntary, locally led efforts that improve community quality of life.
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Are you interested in enhancing recreation and conserving rivers and lands in your community? Join the Community Forum where you can connect with, share ideas, get answers to your questions, and learn from other like-minded people. Read more…
Join us for a 30-minute webinar on October 14th at 1 pm ET/11 am MT where you’ll learn about new tools and resources that can help you improve recreational opportunities and conserve your hometown river. Read more…
When planning your next paddle or river excursion, one of the most important things to consider is the safety of you and your fellow companions. From Life Jackets, to trip planning, our friends at the American Canoe Association are leaders in boating safety. Read more…
Last week I had the opportunity to spend two glorious days in Eagle County, Colorado exploring the Upper Colorado and one of its tributaries in Central Colorado, the Eagle River. Joined by a few of my colleagues, we partook in one of my favorite summer activities: floating a river. These two rivers are a destination for families and adventurers wanting to fish, float and enjoy the beautiful river and canyon. Read more…
Innovative solutions like Blue Trails can help communities stay healthy and address nature-deficit disorder.
I love summer – endless sunshine and spending most, if not all, of my free time outside. There are new places to discover – backyards, parks, and rivers to name a few – that become my favorite summer spots. Exploring the great outdoors isn’t only fun but it helps me stay fit and healthy.
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“This all has far exceeded our expectations” Rockingham, NC mayor Steve Morris told American Rivers’ President Bob Irvin and me as he drove us on an early May day to the Roberdel Access. We were going to kayak down the Hitchcock Creek Blue Trail to celebrate its official opening.
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The Outdoor Industry Association recently released a groundbreaking report, “The Outdoor Recreation Economy: Take it Outside for American Jobs and a Strong Economy,” detailing the economic impact of outdoor recreation in the U.S.
Citizens of South Carolina received some good news earlier this fall. The Congaree National Park, the highlight of the Congaree River Blue Trail, is getting bigger.
