WEST VIRGINIA (WVDN) – WV TRAIL invites trail users, enthusiasts, trail organizations, agencies, local government representatives, outdoor business owners and others who have an interest in nonmotorized trails to the WV TRAIL Conference on Oct. 28, 2024. Pre-conference tours and post-conference workshops are also planned. The host location is Stonewall Resort State Park in Roanoke, West Virginia.
Sam England, Executive Director of WV TRAIL, is excited about the conference focus and speakers involved. “Bringing together trail builders, planners, users, and enthusiasts, creates a collaboration of the many aspects of nonmotorized trail systems in West Virginia,” says England. “The conference goal is to convene trail stakeholders and leaders to discuss and learn ways of improving nonmotorized trails for West Virginia. Every West Virginian deserves well maintained, safe and accessible trails. The benefits are too strong to ignore.”
The conference opens with a lively narrative about the vision for non-motorized trails in West Virginia. England and Andy Williamson, along with WVU’s Brad and Alys Smith Outdoor Economic Development Collaborative, will provide updates on the state of WV trails. The morning sets into motion the value of collaboration and long-term success…