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Hiking/Biking |
| Current News and Developing Issues Affecting Hiking and Biking Activities | Current news and developing issues affecting hikers' and bikers' heath and safety. |
| Geology of National Parks: | The 3-D tours feature National Parks, Seashores, Preserves and National Monuments. |
| Lewis and Clark and the U.S. Geological Survey in North Dakota | This web site gives a picture of the Missouri River and its tributaries during the early 1800's, via excerpts from the journals of Lewis and Clark, and a picture of the present-day river system, via aerial photographs along with U.S. Geological Survey data. |
| The Lewis and Clark Expedition and the USGS | The Lewis and Clark Expedition was the first of many government surveys of natural resources in the American West. In 1879, four such surveys were combined into a new agency called the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). |
| Microsoft Terraserver | Ever wonder what an aerial view of your hiking/biking area might look like? Terraserver is one of the world's largest online databases, providing free public access to a vast collection of maps and aerial photographs of the United States. |
| National Atlas of the United States | Complete range of traditional maps and features enabling you to create your own map to explore the great outdoors and locate access points for your hiking/biking destinations. |
| Geographic Names Information System | Recreational enthusiasts can search this national database of nearly 2 million physical and cultural geographic features in the United States. |
| Maps on Demand | Limited printing of digitally supported U.S. Geological Survey maps and reports. |
| USGS Map Dealers | A list of retailers that sell USGS maps. |
| Maps and Other Products | General map information, including ordering maps and price information, plus printed maps, online maps, aerial photo images online, topographic maps, search for map features, symbols, (NIMA) topo maps, National Atlas of the U.S., map layers, thematic maps, earthquake maps, mineral resources, Ground Water Atlas of the U.S., Vegetation Mapping Program, National Wetlands Inventory Mapping, planetary maps. |
| National Bicycle Saftey Network (NBSN) | National Bike Safety Network exchanges information on bike safety programs, legislation, and research; develops national programs on bicycle safety; and shares resources. |
| National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) | Bicycle Safety Programs - Through education, enforcement, outreach and legislation, NHTSA's bicycle safety program goals are directed toward reducing bicycle injuries and fatalities. |
| U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) | The Federal Highway Administration's Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Office is responsible for promoting bicycle and pedestrian transportation accessibility, use, and safety. |
| Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Draft National Mountain Bicycling Strategic Action Plan | The National Mountain Bicycling Strategic Action Plan is the second of three national action plans focusing on recreational uses of the public lands and comprehensive travel management planning. |
| Bureau of Land Management (BLM) | Select your recreation activity from the front range of the Rockies to the majestic vistas of the Gunnison Gorge and the Black Ridge Canyons on the western slope. Recreation adventures include auto touring, bicycling, boating, camping, fishing, hiking and backpacking, horseback riding, hunting, off highway vehicles, watching wildlife and winter sports in Colorado. |
| U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Forest Service - Recreational Activities in the National Forests and Grasslands offer a diversity of outdoor opportunities. |
Congressionally Designated Areas
- National Historic Landmarks, Monuments, Historic, Scenic and Recreation Areas, and National Preserves Heritage Expeditions - Educational tours and programs about historic and prehistoric sites on National forests. National Scenic and Historic Trails - Existing trails contributing to the National Trails System. These trails are managed by public and private agencies at the local, state, and National levels and include nature trails, river routes, and historic tours. Nature Watch - Provides nature viewing opportunities, encourages safe and sound viewing ethics, and contributes to local economies Passport in Time - A volunteer archaeology and historic preservation program. Archaeological excavation, rock art restoration, survey, archival research, historic structure restoration, gathering oral histories, or writing interpretive brochures. Scenic Byways - All American Roads and National Scenic Byways Program Wild and Scenic Rivers - State Listing of Wild and Scenic Rivers Find a National Forest or Grassland - Find a forest or grassland by Map, Name or State. Wilderness - The Wilderness Network, heighting the wilderness dialogue, worldwide ... Outdoor Safety - Before you travel check out these safety tips and checklists |
| National Park Service - ParkNet Gateway |
Experience Your America - Visit Your Parks Guide - Find your park by map interface, search by topic/interest/activity, or use the pull-down menu. Links to the Past - Explore America's past, use tools for learning about histories, cultures and places NatureNet - Nature and science in the parks, topics include air, biology, geology, social science, water and educational opportunities. LearnNPS - For teachers and learners: SchoolZone, TeacherZone, GoZone, and RangerZone. Info Zone - National Park Service Directory: Servicewide Information Search Engine for the National Park Service: Visit Your Parks - Links to the Past - NatureNet - InfoZone - Parksmart |
| National Center For Recreation and Conservation (NPS) Gateway |
Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Wild and Scenic Rivers Land and Water Conservation Fund Urban Park and Recreation Recovery National Trails System Federal Lands to Parks Hydropower Recreation Assistance |
| National Recreation Trails Program | A national trail system comprised of National Recreation Trails, National Scenic Trails and National Historic Trails. National Recreation Trails provide for numerous outdoor recreation activities in a variety of urban, rural and remote areas. By the year 2000, over 800 trails, available for public use and ranging from less than a mile to 485 miles in length, have been designated as NRT's on federal, state, municipal and privately owned lands. |
| American Hiking Society (AHS) | This resource is designed to provide you with links to federal agencies and other governmental organizations whose land-based programs can provide you with opportunities for hiking and trail advocacy. |
| American Trails | Support for local, regional, and long-distance trails and greenways in backcountry, rural, or urban areas. Support America's trails by promoting cooperation among all trail interests. Training trail advocates to provide increased trail opportunities for individuals with disabilities. |
| Adventure Cycling Association | Information on Adventure Cycling Routes and Maps |
| National Geologic Map Database | Locate maps showing the types of rocks in an area, their ages and structure, and a description of the geologic history from USGS, State geological surveys, professional societies, universities and other sources. |
| USGS Geology in the Parks | Our National Parks are the showcases of our nation’s rich geological heritage. This presentation is structured to inform and entice virtual and future park visitors with a non-technical approach to geology. We present the first page of any topic, including field trip stops, at the most basic level. You will find more detail as you work your way through each site. We have organized our pages into two categories: general geology topics and individual parks, and have included a link to the National Park Service Park Geology Tour site. |
| National Weather Service | Recreational enthusiasts can view their local weather forecasts. The site includes weather watches, weather hazzards, warnings, statements and advisories for the nation. |
| Public Lands Information Center | Bureau of Land Management, and the USDA Forest Service Intermountain Region public lands and recreation information, including maps, books, and permits. |
| Public Lands Information Center Map Center | Find the maps you need to explore your public lands. The Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service have created an mapping tool which identifies which maps to purchase for recreational activities across eleven of the U.S. western states. National access to recreation permits and other useful information is also available. |
| Elevations and Distances | Information was compiled to answer inquiries received from students; teachers; writers; editors; publishers of encyclopedias, almanacs, and other reference books; and people in many other fields of work. The elevations of features and distances between points in the United States were determined from surveys and topographic maps. |
| Topographic Map Symbols | Interpreting the colored lines, areas, and other symbols is the first step in using topographic maps. Features are shown as points, lines, or areas, depending on their size and extent. The USGS provides a wide variety of maps, from topographic maps showing the geographic relief and thematic maps displaying the geology and water resources of the United States, to special studies of the moon and planets. |
| Finding Your Way with Map and Compass | Distinctive characteristic of maps, how to read maps, symbols, scales, using a compass. |
| Helping Your Child Learn Geography | Through the principles of geography, seeing how people interact with the Earth, manipulate the environment, learn how climate changes the character of a place, and looking at how places relate to each other through the movement of things from one place to another. This book is geared to children from 5 to 10 years of age. The activities and games are organized around where are things located, what characteristics make a place special, what are relationships among people and places, what are the patterns of movement of people, products, and information, and how can the Earth be divided into regions for study. |
| American Frontiers | A Public Lands Journey - Follow American Frontiers on a route that stretches from Mexico to Canada, entirely on public lands. Trace the teams' journey day by day as they rode, drove, hiked,and boated towards their destination - Pine Valley Campground in Wasatch-Cache National Forest. Use interactive Trek Maps, Earth Analytic 3-D Topographic Maps, Searchable Topographic Maps, Terrafly Flyover Maps, and various visual information. |
| One Day Hikes | Specializes in those rare walks that take you away into the splendor of natural landscapes and bring you back to reality in just one day. This site is for the best one-day hikes of the world. |
| State Parks, Wildlife Departments and Recreational Facilities in Your Area | Pick the State of your choice for ideal hiking and recreation facilities |
