The scouts needed to ride 5 miles to earn their badge, but the event soon became about more than just the distance.

The 2026 season is underway, and the energy at our preseason kick-off said it all. Here's a look at what we heard from our volunteers.

How a small crew of dedicated trail stewards — and one very generous nursery expert — helped make a beloved park safer for everyone.

We’re honored to share that Trails Have Our Respect (THOR)—alongside our project partners at the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and Omaha Parks & Recreation

Big improvements are coming to Swanson Park, thanks to a collaborative effort with the City of Bellevue — complete with a centralized trailhead hub featuring a new kiosk, updated trail map, benches, and native landscaping.

For more than a decade, volunteer Kyle Hansen has helped shape, repair, and reimagine the singletrack many of us ride today.

We’re thrilled to share that the REI Cooperative Action Fund has awarded $15,000 to Trails Have Our Respect in support of our mission.

Trail work isn’t glamorous — it’s sweaty, gritty, and deeply satisfying. The REI Omaha team knows that every hour spent directly impacts the rider, hiker, or runner who hits that trail.

Trail professionals, park leaders, and community members from across Nebraska came together for the 2025 THOR–IMBA Trail Care School.

What a weekend! THOR’s booth at the Missouri River Outdoor Expo was packed from start to finish—over 300 kids and families got fitted with helmets, hopped on bikes, and rode our All-Skills Track with smiles that stretched for miles.