Posts written by aminniear
Jim Zimmerman
Jim Zimmerman first became familiar with the Nez Perce around 1972, as an equestrian interested in Appaloosas, a breed of horse originally bred by the Nez Perce. While working to spread awareness and popularity of the Appaloosa breed, he became connected to Nez Perce NHT…
Frank X Walker
Frank X Walker is a multidisciplinary artist and native of Kentucky. He is the co-founder of Affrilachian poets and the creator of the word Affrilachia (Relating to an African-American who lives in Appalachia.)
Randell Jones
Randell Jones, author and historian, is particularly inspired by the story of the Overmountain Men of 1780, their heroic campaign across the Appalachian Mountains, and unrelenting pursuit of British Major Patrick Ferguson for two weeks during the American Revolution.
Les Vilda
Les Vilda does not regurgitate history, he lives it! His 8 programs cover life on the trails and the colorful encounters one might have expected.
Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards
Folk musicians Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards founded the Massachusetts Walking Tour, a nonprofit organization supporting arts and culture in the small towns of their home state of Massachusetts.
Summer 2014
Contents: Historic Hikes Along the North Country NST, Scenic Hikes Along the Nez Perce NHT…
Spring 2014
In this issue, you will find highlights from the Partnership for the National Trails System, the Gold Sheet of Volunteer Hours and Contributions from trail stewardship organizations, Federal NTS-wide achievements by agency, and by-trail advancements in outreach, protection, and capacity.
Summer 2013
MULTIPLE CULTURAL DIMENSIONS OF THE NATIONAL TRAILS SYSTEM As with many of its other aspects, the cultural realm of the National Trails System is a complex matrix of multiple interrelated dimensions. We intend to explore four of these cultural dimensions in this and subsequent PATHWAYS…
Spring 2013
Contents: The 2012 “Gold Sheet” of Volunteer Hours and Contributions, 2013 National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference, Scenic History, Historic Hikes…
Winter 2012-2013
Contents: Upcoming 14th NSHT Conference, Tucson, AZ, A Greeting from the PNTS Executive Director, Background on the Decade Goals for the NTS…