A unique feature of the Billings trail system is that it provides people with easy access to the historic sites in our community. This is one reason the Billings Chamber of Commerce supports the urban trail system and is a corporate member of BikeNet.

 

“Our trail system connects the early beginnings of our community, such as Coulson Park, which was a first homestead; Clark’s Crossing, Skeleton Cliff, burial sites from Boothill cemetery, and Yellowstone Kelly’s gravesite,” says John Brewer, President and CEO of the Billings Chamber of Commerce. “You can ride for several miles and have a historical experience.”

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John has championed trails for many years and helped the Chamber to establish trail development as a strategic priority in 2009.

 

The Billings Chamber and Convention and Visitor’s Bureau has a goal “to develop our trail system for the economic and healthy community benefits that result from active transportation (to work and school and for leisure),” according to the Chamber’s website. The Chamber knows that businesses and residents want to work and live in communities where the quality of life meets their expectations. As an area famous for its great outdoors, the Chamber would like to capitalize on these attractions and have facilities which provide an easy connection for residents and visitors to enjoy our natural landscape.

 

On a personal level, John enjoys the trails with his family daily. “Four years ago my wife got our family running and biking more than ever. We did our first marathon this year and used the trails as our training grounds. It provided us family time together, and when the kids would see Mom and Dad doing it they would follow us,” he remembers.

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Last winter during their training, John and his wife used the trails more than ever: “as we were training for our full marathon the weather was horrendous with the snow and ice. We were so thankful to the Parks Department for clearing the trails. We could pretty much count on them to be cleared of snow,” he said.

 

For the future of the trail system, John would like to see a trail in town or a downtown connection to the trails, which would connect our businesses to the natural and historic areas nearby. “When I travel I enjoy experiencing a community on foot. For Billings, it is a neat way for visitors to extend their trip here and have another reason to stay,” explains John.

 

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