The following Conference Themes are part of over 2,000 quotations that I have collected since 1982.
119 Conference Themes – Updated on Jan 22, 2023
| Stewards of Opportunity | —Fourth Annual Outdoor Economy Conference, Cherokee, NC, April 4-7, 2022 |
| Choosing Our Future | —23rd Annual National Bike Summit, Washington, DC; March 27-30, 2022 |
| Outdoor Recreation: From Resilience to Transformation | —Virtual National Outdoor Recreation Conference, Nov 8-10, 2021 |
| Anywhere & Everywhere | —Virtual California Trails & Greenway Conference, April 14-16, 2021 |
| Bikes: Our Vehicle For Change | —Virtual National Bike Summit, Feb 28-March 3, 2021 |
| Healthy by Nature: Equity, Access and the Mental Benefits of Time Outside | —Virtual SHIFT Festival, Jackson Hole, WY, Oct 14-16, 2020 |
| Rising Together: Building a Healthy, Sustainable, and Just Future | —Virtual Georgia Bikes Summit, Sept 17-19, 2020 |
| Nature as Medicine: The Business Case | —SHIFT Festival, Jackson Hole, WY, Oct 16-18, 2019 |
| Health, Happiness, Heritage | —24th International Trails Symposium, Syracuse, NY, April 28 – May 1, 2019 |
| SHIFT | —19th National Bike Summit, Washington, DC, March 9-12, 2019 |
| Sharing the Trails | —A National Symposium for All Trail Users, Phoenix, AZ, Nov 2-4, 2018 |
| Pathways to the Future 2018-2028 | —16th National Trails System Conference, Vancouver, WA, Oct 22-25, 2018 |
| Public Lands, Public Health | —SHIFT Festival, Jackson Hole, WY, Oct 16-18, 2018 |
| Protecting Today, Planning For Tomorrow | —Southeast Biking Symposium, Hilton Head Island, SC, March 22-24, 2018 |
| Grass Roots—Grow Together | —18th National Bike Summit, Washington, DC, March 5-7, 2018 |
| The Business Case for Public Lands | —SHIFT Festival, Jackson Hole, WY, Nov 1-3, 2017 |
| Trails Take Flight: Connecting People, Places, and Possibilities | —23rd International Trails Symposium, Dayton, OH, May 7-10, 2017 |
| Forging Pathways | —Southeast Biking Symposium, Hilton Head Island, SC, March 23-25, 2017 |
| Building a Bicycle Friendly America | —17th National Bike Summit, Washington, DC, March 6-9, 2017 |
| Building Tomorrow’s Mountain Biking Today | —IMBA’s World Summit, Bentonville, AR, Nov 10-12, 2016 |
| Outdoor Rec & Our Public Lands | —SHIFT Festival, Jackson Hole, WY, Oct 13-15, 2016 |
| Pedal Forward in 2016 | —North Carolina Bike Summit, Asheville, NC, Sept 16-17, 2016 |
| Loving Our Trails to Death | —31st Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Riverside, CA, April 6-8, 2016 |
| Together We Lead | —16th National Bike Summit & Women’s Forum, Washington, DC, March 7-9, 2016 |
| Innovate, Collaborate, Recreate | —30th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Minneapolis, MN, 2016 |
| Hiking Through History | —Appalachian Trail Conservancy 40th Biennial Conference, Winchester, VA July 17-24, 2015 |
| Find Your Trail: Planning and Making Pathways into the 21st Century | —15th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Franklin, TN, June 27 – July 1, 2015 |
| Solutions for Success | —22rd International Trails Symposium, Portland, OR, May 17-20, 2015 |
| Building Connections: Enhancing the Links between Communities and Trails | —30th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Yosemite, CA, April 22-24, 2015 |
| Bikes + | —15th National Bike Summit, Washington, DC, March 10-12, 2015 |
| Engineered for Adventure | —29th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Atlanta, GA, 2015 |
| Preserving Natural Capital. Inspiring Community Solutions | —SHIFT Festival, Jackson Hole, WY, Oct 8-12, 2014 |
| Change, Connect, Prosper, and Sustain | —Pro Walk Pro Bike Pro Place, Pittsburgh, PA, Sept 8-11, 2014 |
| Interpretation: Conveying Values, Promoting Stewardship, Creating Legacies | —29th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Palm Springs, CA, April 8-10, 2014 |
| United Spokes—Moving Beyond Gridlock | —14th National Bike Summit, Washington, DC, March 3-5, 2014 |
| Core of Discovery | —28th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Portland, OR, 2014 |
| Weaving the Tapestry of America’s Cultures, Histories, and Landscapes | —14th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Tucson, AZ, Nov 3-6, 2013 |
| Our Land, Our Trail, Our Community | —39th Biennial Conference of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, NC, July 19-26, 2013 |
| Helping the American Trail Rider Understand Conservation Policy | —First National Equestrian Trails Conference, Rock Hill, SC, July 18-20, 2013 |
| Trails with Grace: A Path to Preservation & Sustainability | —28th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Lake Tahoe, CA, May 8-10, 2013 |
| Trails Lead Everywhere | —21st International Trails Symposium, Yavapai Nation, AZ, April 14-17, 2013 |
| Trails Don’t Build Themselves | Florida Trail Association Annual Conference, Micanopy, FL, March 15-17, 2013 |
| Bicycling Means Business | —13th National Bike Summit, Washington, DC, March 4-6, 2013 |
| Building Bridges | —27th International Conference on Recreation and Education, College Park, MD, 2013 |
| Navigating Radical Change: The New Normal | —27th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Woodland Hills, CA, April 18-20, 2012 |
| Save Cycling | —12th National Bike Summit, Washington, DC, March 20-22, 2012 |
| Building a Brighter Future | —26th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Snowbird, UT, 2012 |
| Healthy Trails—Healthy Communities | —13th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Abingdon, VA, May 14-18, 2011 |
| Engaging Youth & Diversity | —26th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, San Ramon, CA, April 11-13, 2011 |
| Dimensions of Diversity | —25th International Conference on Recreation and Education, San Antonio, TX, 2011 |
| Trails: The Green Way America | —20th National Trails Symposium, Chattanooga, TN, Nov 14-17, 2010 |
| The Art & Heart of Keeping Our Trails | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Atlanta, GA, July 16-18, 2010 |
| The Dollars and Sense of Bicycling and Walking | —ProBike/Pro Walk Florida Conference, Lakeland, FL May 11-13 |
| 25th Anniversary Celebration | —25th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Cambria, CA, April 21-23, 2010 |
| Summits of Success | —24th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Keystone, CO, 2010 |
| Gearing up for the Decade for the National Trails: Outreach, Protection & Capacity | —12th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Missoula, MT, July 12-15, 2009 |
| Florida, 1st Horse… …1st Trail | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Gainesville, FL, July 9-12, 2009 |
| Sustainable Trail: Linking Economy, Community & Environment | —24th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Yosemite, CA, April 22-24, 2009 |
| Today’s Education, Tomorrow’s Recreation | —23th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Minneapolis, MN, 2009 |
| Innovative Trails: Transforming the American Way of Life | —19th National Trails Symposium, Little Rock, AR, Nov 15-18, 2008 |
| Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow Providing for Future Equestrians | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Charleston, SC, July 31-Aug 2, 2008 |
| A Climate for Change | —22th International Conference on Recreation and Education, San Diego, CA, 2008 |
| Starting Early, Reaching Broader | —22th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Folsom, CA, May 10-12, 2007 |
| Healthy Trail Partnerships—Healthy Trail Resources | —11th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Duluth, MN, Sept 7-11, 2007 |
| Tomorrow’s Horse Trails Depend on YOU | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Knoxville, TN, July 19-21, 2007 |
| Always a Step Ahead | —Appalachian Trail Conservancy 36th Biennial Conference, Mahwah, NJ, July 13-20, 2007 |
| Starting Early, Reaching Broader | —22th Annual California Trails & Greenways Conference, Folsom, CA, May 10-12, 2007 |
| Exploring the Next Dimension | —21th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Asheville, NC, 2007 |
| Trails for America: Every Where, Every Way, Every Day | —18th National Trails Symposium, Quad Cities, IL & IA, Oct 19-22, 2006 |
| Working Together for Trails in a Changing Environment: Collaborative Adaptive Management of Trail Systems | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Roanoke, VA, Aug 3-5, 2006 |
| Exploring the Next Dimension | —20th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Boise, ID, 2006 |
| Working with Volunteers | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, High Point, NC, July 14-15, 2005 |
| Connecting with Communities through Education, Tourism, and Stewardship | —10th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Las Vegas, NV, June 18-22, 2005 |
| Volunteers: Helping Hands on the Land | —7th Arizona State Trails Conference, 2005 |
| The Emerging Role of Trails in American Lifestyles | —17th National Trails Symposium, Austin, TX, Oct 21-24, 2004 |
| Tomorrows Trails Through Education, Communication and Preservation | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Atlanta, GA, July 29-31, 2004 |
| Trails for All People: ADA and Trails | —6th Arizona State Trails Conference, 2004 |
| Getting Back to Nature | —18th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Burns, TN, 2004 |
| Vision, Strategies, Networking—Building the National Trails System Together | —9th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Bow, WA, Aug 21-25, 2003 |
| Managing Trails in Lean Times | —5th Arizona State Trails Conference, 2003 |
| Building Connections | —17th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Orem, UT, 2003 |
| Greenways & Trails—Crossing the American Landscape | —16th National Trails Symposium, Orlando, FL Nov 10-13, 2002 |
| Telling Out Trails’ Stories—Educating the World about the National Trails System | —8th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Fort Smith, AR, Oct 17-21, 2002 |
| Equestrian Trails: Understanding and Applying Conservation Policy | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Clemson, SC, July 25-28, 2002 |
| Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future | —16th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Charleston, SC, 2002 |
| Healthy trails, healthy people… discover the economic, social, and health benefits. | —Washington State Trails Conference, Vancouver, WA, Oct 4-6, 2001 |
| Making a Difference | —Tread Lightly!’s Conference, Park City, UT, Oct 3-5, 2001 |
| TrailLink 2001 – Leading the Way to Healthy Communities | —The 3rd International Trails and Greenways Conference, St. Louis, MO, Sept 26-29, 2001 |
| Creating Connections for the New Millennium | —Mid-Atlantic Governors’ Conference on Greenways, Blueways, Green Infrastructure, Arlington, VA, Sept 16-19, 2001 |
| Strong Partnerships Make Great National Trails | —7th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Casper, WY, Aug 17-21, 2001 |
| Equestrian Trails and Water Quality | —Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference, Clemson, SC, March 16-18, 2001 |
| Trail Funding | —4th Arizona State Trails Conference, 2001 |
| Daring to Be Different | —15th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Pocatello, ID, 2001 |
| Trails & the American Spirit – 2000 and Beyond | —15th National Trails Symposium, Redding, CA, Sept 21-24, 2000 |
| What We Learn Along the Way | —14th International Conference on Recreation and Education, Oxford, OH, 2000 |
| Discover the Gold—Full Funding for America’s National Trails | —6th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Lake Tahoe, NV, Sept 12-16, 1999 |
| Making the Connection II: A Trails & Greenway Revolution | —Second International Trails & Greenways Conference, Pittsburgh, PA, June 23-26, 1999 |
| Trails & the American Spirit | —14th National Trails Symposium, Tucson, AZ, Nov 13-17, 1998 |
| Sustaining Our Trail Resources | —5th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Oveido, FL, April 12-16, 1997 |
| Blazing a Trail to Washington, DC | —13th National Trails Symposium, Bethesda, MD, March 7-13, 1996 |
| Networking the Nation with Trails | —5th National Rails-to-Trails Conference, Clearwater, FL, Nov 15-18, 1995 |
| Building Support for Trails | —4th National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Chevy Chase, MD, April 8-12, 1995 |
| Locking in the Legacy | —3rd Arizona State Trails Conference, 1995 |
| Connecting our Communities | —12th National Trails Symposium, Anchorage, AK, Sept 28 – October 1, 1994 |
| Trails and Tribulations: How to Overcome Problems and Get Trails Built | —Colorado Trails Symposium, Colorado Springs, CO, June 9-11, 1994 |
| Connection—93 | —3rd National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Kansas City, MO, Oct 23-27, 1993 |
| Going Places……. | —4th National Rails-to-Trails Conference, Concord, CA, Sept 29 – Oct 2, 1993 |
| Marrying Beauty with Utility | —Linear Parks Conference, Boone, NC, Sept 8-11, 1993 |
| Trails for All Americans | —11th National Trails Symposium, Missoula, MT, Sept 19-22, 1992 |
| Strands in the Web of Life | —North Carolina Greenways Conference, Raleigh, NC, Sept 9-11, 1992 |
| Arizona Trails…Our Heritage…Our Future | —2nd Arizona State Trails Conference, 1992 |
| Parkways, Greenways, Riverways: A Partnership for Beauty and Progress | —Linear Parks Conference, Charlottesville, VA, Nov 12-14, 1991 |
| Putting Down Routes | —3rd National Rails-to-Trails Conference, Hunt Valley, MD, June 19-22, 1991 |
| Maryland Greenways—Natural Connections | —First Annual Governor’s Conference on Greenways, Howard County, MD, Nov 1-2, 1990 |
| Getting in Gear | —A Statewide Mountain Biking Symposium, Durango, CO, Sept 14, 1990 |
| Partnerships—On the Trail Together | —1st Arizona State Trails Conference, 1990 |
| Parkways, Greenways, Riverways: The Way More Beautiful | —Linear Parks Conference, Asheville, NC, Sept 19-22, 1989 |
| Expanding America’s Trail System: An Investment in Energy-wise Recreation | —Fourth National Trails Symposium, Lake Junaluska, NC, Sept 7-10, 1977 |
| Urban Trails: A Tremendous Recreational Opportunity | —Trails in an Urban Setting, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, March 21, 1970 |
| Connecting Communities | —Texas Trails Network State Conference, San Marcos, TX, Nov 4-6, 2005 |
| Building Trails—Building Community | —Texas State Trails Conference,McKinney Roughs Nature Center, TX, Oct 10-12, 2003 |
119 Conference Themes
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