Posts written by PNTS Communications
Legislation Introduced to Mandate the Completion of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail
by Luke Fisher, Trail Policy Program Manager, Continental Divide Trail Coalition Standing at the top of Muddy Pass in autumn, the sweeping views of golden grasses, green pine, and yellow aspens delight with all the beauty of Colorado in the fall. Given the idyllic ridgeline…
‘Volunteer Vacations’ by the American Hiking Society Brings Volunteer Work Crews to Trails
by Ellie Place, Programs Manager, American Hiking Society This fall, a group of American Hiking Society (AHS) volunteers laced up their boots and traveled into the Tonto National Forest backcountry for a week of trail maintenance on the Arizona National Scenic Trail (AZNST). These volunteers…
2021 PNTS Trail Intern: Lydia Jankowski Brings Diverse Talents to the New England NST
This column shines a light on rising leaders in public lands and outdoor recreation who participate in PNTS’ Trail Intern Grants or Trail Apprentices Program. Trail Intern Grants are distributed to help Trails nonprofits hire interns to further their missions and expand their capacities. The…
Message from the Executive Director Fall 2021
This time last year, the Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) had just relocated from Madison, Wisconsin to a virtually empty office building in Washington, DC – a building located in the downtown of the nation’s capital that would be brimming with activity but…
2021 EOY Meet and Greet Confirmation
Thank you! We look forward to Thursday evening, December 9th. You will receive the Zoom link and other contact information via a separate email. We will send a reminder prior to the event but please hold 8:00 ET / 7:00 CT / 6:00 MT /…
Meet the 2021-22 Trail Apprentice Cohort
The Partnership for the National Trails System is excited to announce the 2021-22 Trail Apprentice Program cohort—it’s largest to date. The Trail Apprentice Program provides learning, peer exchange, and networking opportunities for students and young professionals between the ages of 18 and 28 who are…
PNTS 2021 Silent Auction Rules
In order to participate in bidding, each participant must agree to the rules and regulations presented here before the event. By registering to participate in the silent auction, you are stating your agreement with these terms and conditions. The Partnership for the National Trails System…
16 Trail Terms You Might Hear on Your Next Hike
There are countless ways to enjoy National Trails, including running, biking, kayaking, paddleboarding, or even just picnicking and playing lawn games with friends and family. Of course, one of the most popular forms of recreation on National Trails is hiking. While you’re enjoying a National…
Nominations Open for PNTS Board of Directors Thru October 4, 2021
The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) is currently accepting nominations for their Board of Directors (BOD) through October 4, 2021. If selected to join the Board, new members will sit for a three-year term beginning in January 2022. Who should apply / Who…
Bell’s Brewery and Partnership for the National Trails System Team Up to Raise Awareness of Trails for the “Go Where the Trail Leads You” Campaign
The Partnership for the National Trails System and Bell’s Brewery are teaming up this September and October to raise awareness about trails through a co-branded campaign called “Go Where the Trail Leads You”. The Partnership for the National Trails System is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization…