Detailed mapping of lost wagon roads, water sources, and indigenous trading trails for a comprehensive understanding of American trail networks
Personal narrative from a trail builder, geologist, mountain biker, and public lands advocate to provide authentic perspectives
Historical context on the nation's largest infrastructure investment in trails, highlighting both achievements and neglect
Advocacy for better stewardship and access to public lands, addressing contemporary challenges faced by outdoor communities
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Mapping the past—and the future—of American trails. "Dillon Osleger is a new voice in the wilderness, and what a voice it is." —Jason Roberts, Pulitzer Prize–winning author of Every Living Thing In Trail Work, Dillon Osleger excavates the forgotten trails of the Western United States. He shows how one of the greatest infrastructure investme
