Posts written by PNTS Communications
2019 Partnership for the National Trails System Highlights
OUTREACH Organized and led a collaboration with leaders of American Trails, American Hiking Society, the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, and several of its member organizations to increase the presence and awareness of trails among the outdoor retailers at the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show. Began planning for two…
2019 Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail Highlights
Potomac Heritage Trail Association (PHTA) PROTECTION Partnerships — PHTA played a key role in formulating a new initiative, Loudoun County Linear Parks and Trails Committee, approved by the county supervisors, prioritizing completion of the Potomac Heritage NST and trails along major streams; one key project…
2019 Pacific Northwest National Scenic Trail Highlights
Pacific Northwest Trail Association (PNTA) OUTREACH Trail Towns — PNTA developed an Interpretive Kiosk Planning Guide to be used to inform and standardize the design and installation of informational kiosks in Gateway Communities along the length of the Pacific Northwest NST. The kiosk guide was…
2019 Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail Highlights
Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) OUTREACH Awareness — PCTA volunteers, with guidance from staff, developed a Tabling Program, which provides branded canopies, map banners, and messaging to increase awareness of PCTA’s mission and work at a variety of events. Awards — The PCT was honored…
2019 North Country National Scenic Trail Highlights
North Country Trail Association (NCTA) OUTREACH Programs —NCTA celebrated the fourth year of the Hike 100 program, encouraging hikers to log 100 miles on the North Country NST; over 1,000 finishers are anticipated. Next Generation — NCTA connected over 50 members ages 18-28 in the…
2019 New England National Scenic Trail Highlights
Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC) Connecticut Forest & Park Association (CFPA) OUTREACH Programs — AMC and CFPA celebrated the 10th Anniversary of the NET’s designation as a national scenic trail with special events, programs, and a new “Hike100” component of the Hike50 Challenge. The National Park…
2019 Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail Highlights
Natchez Trace Parkway Association (NTPA) OUTREACH Partnerships — NPS partnered with the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail to designate a crossing of the trails in Alabama as an official Trail of Tears site. The “Water Route Overlook” is the location where the Tennessee River…
2019 Ice Age National Scenic Trail Highlights
Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) OUTREACH Technology — IATA used targeted ads for its Trailtessa Retreats and trailbuilding efforts, grew its social media following by 16% for a year-end total of over 30,000 followers, and introduced nearly 150,000 individuals to its work through a year-end…
2019 Florida National Scenic Trail Highlights
Florida Trail Association (FTA) OUTREACH Trail Towns — FTA added two new towns to its revitalized Gateway Community program and received a $25,000 grant to install dedicated kiosks in four Gateway Communities. Programs — FTA hosted the Wild and Scenic Film Festival for 400 participants,…
2019 Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Highlights
Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) OUTREACH Partnerships — CDTC launched “Faces of the Continental Divide,” an effort to celebrate diversity along the CDT, which engaged over 2,000 people trail wide and 30 participating partners. CDTC partnered with youth groups and diverse programs to help steward…