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Trail of Tears National Historic Trail 2021 Highlights

The National Trail of Tears Association provided the following highlights for the Trail of Tears NHT during the 2021 calendar year: Collaboration and Engagement In June 2021, the Center for Historic Preservation at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU-CHP) completed and submitted to the National Park…

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Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route 2021 Highlights

The National Park Service provided the following highlights for the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route NHT during the 2021 calendar year: Conserving Trail Lands and Boosting Climate Resilience In collaboration with the National Park Service, W3R-US provided technical assistance with locally based organizations along the Trail and…

Partnership for the National Trails System “State of the Trails Report” 2020

Partnership for the National Trails System “State of the Trails Report” 2020. This report shows the collaborative impact of the nonprofit trail organizations and Federal agency partners on behalf of trails in the National Trails System in 2020. Partnership for the National Trails System 2020…

Partnership for the National Trails System “Gold Sheet” of Volunteer Contributions in 2020

Partnership for the National Trails System “Gold Sheet” of Volunteer Contributions in 2020. A compilation of volunteer hours and financial contributions to national scenic and national historic trails in 2020. Partnership for the National Trails System “Gold Sheet” of Volunteer Contributions in 2020

Partnership for the National Trails System “State of the Trails Report” 2019

Partnership for the National Trails System “State of the Trails Report” 2019. This report shows the collaborative impact of the nonprofit trail organizations and Federal agency partners on behalf of trails in the National Trails System in 2019. Partnership for the National Trails System 2019…

Partnership for the National Trails System “Gold Sheet” of Volunteer Contributions in 2019

Partnership for the National Trails System “Gold Sheet” of Volunteer Contributions in 2019. A compilation of volunteer hours and financial contributions to national scenic and national historic trails in 2019. Partnership for the National Trails System “Gold Sheet” of Volunteer Contributions in 2019

The United States Department of Transportation Strategic Framework FY 2022-2026

The United States Department of Transportation Strategic Framework FY 2022-2026 is available for public viewing at https://www.transportation.gov/administrations/office-policy/fy2022-2026-strategic-framework. The stated “DOT Strategic Goals” in the document include Safety, Economic Strength and Global Competitiveness, Equity, Climate and Sustainability, Transformation, and Organizational Excellence. Definitions for each goal can…

Fall 2021

Contents MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PNTS NEXT  GENSPOTLIGHT 2021 Trail Intern, Lydia Jankowski CAPCITY ‘Volunteer Vacations’ Bring Work Crews to Trails Legislation Introduced to ‘Complete the Continental Divide NST’ Chesapeake Oyster House Opens to the Public Original Pony Express Route Marked in Utah PROTECTION…

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Short Film Spotlights Pilgrimage on the Juan Bautista de Anza NHT

Every year beginning in late September and culminating on October 4, thousands of pilgrims from all over Mexico and southern Arizona converge on the city of Magdalena de Kino, Mexico, bringing a 120-mile stretch of the Juan Bautista de Anza Trail National Historic Trail (JBDANHT)…

Fall 2021 Comings and Goings

We welcome… Federal Agency Partners: Tracy Stone-Manning was confirmed as the head of the Bureau of Land Management. She will be the first person to lead the organization since the Obama Administration. Dr. Tracey Ritchie joined the National Park Foundation as vice president of education and…