Morton Trails -- Sports and Recreational Trail Design guidance in the planning, design, construction, and management of sport and recreational trail facilities for cross country skiing, running, mountain and road biking, hiking, snowshoeing, equestrian and other outdoor activities. http://www.mortontrails.com/index.php 2010-09-09T03:31:51Z Joomla! 1.5 - Open Source Content Management Planning and Designing Sport and Recreational Trails 2008-08-27T12:52:09Z 2008-08-27T12:52:09Z http://www.mortontrails.com/component/content/article/1-general/1-morton-trails-sport-and-recreational-trail-design Lars Blackmore lars@ameridane.biz <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="98%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Founded by two-time Olympian John Morton, Morton Trails provides expert guidance in the planning, design, and construction of sport and recreational trail systems for cross country skiing, walking, running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, equestrian and other outdoor activities. We also help landowners, state and local governments, developers, non-profits, and other organizations create sustainable, economically vibrant, active outdoor communities.</p> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Our services include:</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <ul class="plus-1"> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=3&amp;Itemid=9">Trail planning</a></li> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=4&amp;Itemid=10">Trail design</a></li> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=5&amp;Itemid=33">Competitive venue design</a></li> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=45&amp;Itemid=36" title="Real Estate and Economic Analysis">Real estate and economic analysis</a></li> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=47&amp;Itemid=49">Construction oversight</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td style="width: 280px; padding-left: 20px;"> <div class="jce_caption" style="width: 280px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: right; display: inline-block;"><img src="images/stories/hp_running_280.jpg" alt="hp_running_280" style="float: right;" width="280" height="245" /> <div style="padding: 4px;"><em>Long distance runners race on the Morton-designed multi-use trails at Pineland Farms in Maine.</em><em><br /></em></div> </div> <p style="clear:both;">Large or small, private or public, urban or rural, trails are now recognized as one of the most highly valued amenities for communities and property owners.  On the following pages, you will find additional information about our work, how to contact us, and how we may be able to help you with your project.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="98%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p>Founded by two-time Olympian John Morton, Morton Trails provides expert guidance in the planning, design, and construction of sport and recreational trail systems for cross country skiing, walking, running, hiking, biking, snowshoeing, equestrian and other outdoor activities. We also help landowners, state and local governments, developers, non-profits, and other organizations create sustainable, economically vibrant, active outdoor communities.</p> <table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td> <p><strong>Our services include:</strong></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td valign="top"> <ul class="plus-1"> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=3&amp;Itemid=9">Trail planning</a></li> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=4&amp;Itemid=10">Trail design</a></li> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=5&amp;Itemid=33">Competitive venue design</a></li> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=45&amp;Itemid=36" title="Real Estate and Economic Analysis">Real estate and economic analysis</a></li> <li><a href="index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=47&amp;Itemid=49">Construction oversight</a></li> </ul> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> <td style="width: 280px; padding-left: 20px;"> <div class="jce_caption" style="width: 280px; margin-bottom: 20px; float: right; display: inline-block;"><img src="images/stories/hp_running_280.jpg" alt="hp_running_280" style="float: right;" width="280" height="245" /> <div style="padding: 4px;"><em>Long distance runners race on the Morton-designed multi-use trails at Pineland Farms in Maine.</em><em><br /></em></div> </div> <p style="clear:both;">Large or small, private or public, urban or rural, trails are now recognized as one of the most highly valued amenities for communities and property owners.  On the following pages, you will find additional information about our work, how to contact us, and how we may be able to help you with your project.</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table>