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Amanda Wheelock
Name: Amanda Wheelock Age: 26 Current City/State: Golden, CO Hometown: Chattanooga, TN Education: Geography at Dartmouth College Trail Represented: Continental Divide National Scenic Trail Federal Agency/Nonprofit Employer: Continental Divide Trail Coalition Internship Title: Marketing and Communications Specialist Scope of Internship: Broaden the community of CDT…
Spotlight: Trail Interns
The Partnership for the National Trails System, in collaboration with the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, and U.S. Forest Service, awarded 20 National Trail Intern Grants for 2017-2018. These grant opportunities, totaling $190,000, will create opportunities for young adults to become involved, or…
BLM, FWS, NPS launch story maps
by Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from BLM, FWS, NPS, and Trails50 websites As the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act approaches, several Federal agencies have launched interactive story maps to encourage people to discover, connect, and explore. The Bureau of…
DOI designates 19 new national recreation trails
by Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from Department of Interior and American Trails news releases and websites Just before National Trails Day, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke designated 19 national recreation trails (NRTs) in 17 States, adding more than 370 miles…
Eagle Scout earns NPS volunteer award for Ice Age Trail work
by Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from April 26, 2018 NPS news release During National Park Week, National Park Service (NPS) Deputy Director Dan Smith announced the six recipients of the national 2017 George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service. George…
New Mexico retracement trail dedicated on National Trails Day
by Terry Heslin, National Trails Lead with Bureau of Land Management New Mexico On June 2, 2018, more than 100 outdoor and history enthusiasts gathered on Buckman Road at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Dead Dog Trailhead of the El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro…
Reroute Legislation: North Country NST Route Adjustment Act passes House, heads to Senate
by Andrea Ketchmark, Executive Director of the North Country Trail Association (adapted from North Star) On June 5, 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the North Country National Scenic Trail Route Adjustment Act (H.R.1026), legislation that will change the official route of the North Country…
More Trail Projects in Missouri
NATIONAL FRONTIER TRAILS MUSEUM In 2017, the State of Missouri transferred its ownership of the National Frontier Trails Museum (NFTM) to the City of Independence, which has enabled NFTM to dust off its future building plans and have a fresh updated look. According to the…
3-Trails Transit Center: Dedication retraces history of trailside travelers
by Kate Dujakovich, Intern with Kansas City Area Transportation Authority Adapted from www.ridekc.org/blog/ with more info by Ross Marshall, Past President of OCTA, SFTA On May 31, 2018, the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) joined with 3 Trails West, Inc. and the National Park…