Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands offers a searchable Web site that allows users to locate trails on state lands at: www.maine.gov/doc/parks/programs/ db_search/index.html.

Maine State Planning Office Land Use Team (www.maine.gov/spo/landuse) supports local and regional planning efforts, including recreation and trail planning. Working closely with Maine's communities and regional planning councils, the SPO encourages walkable communities by integrating trails and access into local comprehensive plans.

Healthier US.gov, www.healthierus.gov, is a federal government Web site that offers information and guidelines related to health and fitness.

The Bicycle Coalition of Maine has developed a Web site that helps people find bicycle trails at: http://www.bikemaine.org/trails/.

Kids Walk to School (www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/kidswalk) provides resources and information about promoting Walk to School initiatives. Downloadable resources are available.

The Maine Land Trust Network (www.mltn.org) is a coordination service provided by Maine Coast Heritage Trust. Launched in 1995, MLTN helps facilitate communication among local land trusts, provides technical conservation information, disseminates news, and offers a forum for addressing conservation issues.

The Southern Maine Volkssport Association (SMVA) (http://smva.8m.com/) meets monthly in Westbrook to promote non-competitive walking and walking events throughout the state. Walks are designed to include such varied points of interest as historic sites, scenic vistas, downtown areas, woodland trails and parks. Usually 10 kilometers in length on well marked trails or explicit written directions the walks are meant to be taken at your own pace. Each event is free but those wishing to pay a $3.00 registration fee may participate in an international organization's achievement award program.

Commute Another Way Day is Maine’s annual statewide transportation event that promotes healthy, economical and eco-friendly alternatives to driving to work alone, including carpools, vanpools, transit, bicycling and walking. This event happens each June. Visit http://www.commuteanotherwayday.org for more information!

Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Program
(http://www.healthymainepartnerships.org/panp) The Maine Physical Activity and Nutrition Program (PANP) coordinates state-wide efforts to support Maine people in achieving recommended levels of physical activity and proper nutrition to prevent overweight and obesity and chronic diseases.

Maine Safe Routes to School Program
(http://www.maine.gov/mdot/opt/srts.php) Safe Routes to School is a federal, state, and local effort to enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school; and to make walking and bicycling to school safe and more appealing. A major goal of the program is to increase bicycle, pedestrian, and traffic safety.

Take it Outside
(www.take-it-outside.com) Take it Outside is an initiative led by Governor John E. Baldacci to encourage Maine's children and families to reconnect with nature. Take it Outside! is your one-stop shopping information source for year-round outdoor recreation opportunities in Maine. Here you will find everything you need to Take it Outside! and have fun in the great Maine outdoors.