The official trail marker insignia, or official trail logo, for National Water Trails may be used to mark officially designated National Water Trail sites, route segments, on publications and other materials, and for other official uses.
Official Logo Use
The National Park Service encourages the appropriate use of the logo by designated National Water Trails management entities and partners. However, the trail logo is a protected federal insignia under 16 U.S.C. §§ 1241, et seq. and 18 U.S.C. § 701 and is a federally-owned trademark either under common law or 15 U.S.C. §§ 1051-1129. The trail logo cannot be used without the permission of the National Program Manager, National Trails System, National Park Service. For permission to use the logo, please contact us.
Reference: Federal Register :: Official Trail Marker for National Water Trails
DOI/NPS protected official trail logo for National Water Trails image/use requires permission by the NPS National Trails System Program Manager. Please contact us using the link above to request permission.
Examples of Logo Use
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NWT Logo on Brochure. Photo: NPS
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NWT Logo on a website. Photo: Cave County Trails
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NWT Logo at Designation Ceremony. Photo: NPS
Last updated: August 30, 2023