University of West Alabama Celebrates “Year of Trails” with Unveiling of New Trail Signage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE University of West Alabama Celebrates “Year of Trails” with Unveiling of New Trail Signage LIVINGSTON, AL – July 28, 2025 – The University of West Alabama (UWA) is proud to announce the official unveiling of new wayfinding and int …
Pinhoti Trail to Consider Important Pedestrian Bridge Over U.S. Highway 78, Enhancing the Woodland Experience, Long-term Sustainability and Safety along Alabama’s longest footpath.
HEFLIN, ALABAMA – July 8, 2025 – A project to enhance the Pinhoti Trail that was first highlighted as a trail need in 2019 in the Pinhoti Master Plan is officially underway, with plans to construct a dedicated pedestrian bridge over U.S. …
City of Tuscaloosa Holds Year of Trails Sign Dedication
The City of Tuscaloosa held a dedication ceremony for the Year of Trails sign on the Tuscaloosa Riverwalk on Monday, June 30, at 9:30 a.m. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and President of the Alabama Trails Foundation, Paul DeMarco spoke during the …
Cahaba Blueway Sign Unveiling to Highlight Recreational Access and Conservation Efforts
Monday, May 19, 2025 Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge, AL – May 17, 2025 – Trail and river lovers gathered at the Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge to celebrate the unveiling of new signage for the Cahaba Blueway. This signage continues to enh …
The trails to Alabama’s future runs through its small towns
(originally published in Yellowhammer News) On a cool spring morning in Coosa County, a few hikers gather outside the Pinhoti Outdoor Center. They sip coffee, double-check their gear and swap stories about where the trail might take them next. It’s a f …
Alabama Trails Foundation Works with Senator Tommy Tuberville, and Representative Mike Rogers to Expand the Talladega National Forest
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Cindy Ragland, Executive Directorcindy@alabamatrailsfoundation.org Thursday, April 10, 2025 Legislation would strengthen conservation efforts and boost tourism in the area. WASHINGTON – Today, …
Year of Trails
Alabama Tourism Department Designates 2025 the Year of Alabama Trails Birmingham, AL – February 27, 2025 – The Alabama Trails Foundation is excited to announce our partnership with the Alabama Tourism Department for the 2025 Year of Alabama Trails, a s …
2024 Year in Review
The Alabama Trails Foundation (ATF) supports trails that bring Alabamians together. Trails provide an opportunity to get outside, to move and exercise, to experience nature at a time when we all need a little space to decompress. Trails provide economi …
Participating Agreement between ATF and U.S. Forest Service Finalized
The Alabama Trails Foundation (ATF) and the U.S. Forest Service, finalized our participating agreement in October 2024 to cooperated in moving forward with the proposed Jogloma-Scott Lake improvement project. This agreement increases our abi …
Pinhoti Master Plan Wins Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects
Richly deserved recognition for two of Alabama’s premier trail systems! The American Society of Landscape Architects Alabama Chapter acknowledged two planning projects that are informing trail improvements in Alabama. The Alabama Pinhoti Trail Built En …