Abstract: |
Trail is a vital component of outdoor recreational resources. The construction of National Trails Systems has been attached great importance by many countries (regions) since the 1930s, especially the 1950s, and has been received strong support and broad recognition from the local governments and the domestic community. For this reason, many countries (regions) have established their own National Trails System, which has become a kind of important outdoor recreation facilities. Under the guidance of National Trail System Act, American has built the world’s most comprehensive National Trails System. This essay expounds the function, effect, history of the National Trail System, review the origin and development of National Trail System of the world, analysis the construction and management of American’s National Trail System, and discusses the Appalachian National Scenic Trail from the perspective of development and management .In the end of this paper, it will make a suggestion to the China’s national trails system construction as well. |