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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…
2019 Arizona National Scenic Trail Highlights
Arizona Trail Association (ATA) OUTREACH Partnerships — ATA led outdoor experiences with groups that represent Latino, LGBTQ, disabled, and college age communities. ATA strengthened partnerships with Navajo and Hopi native communities and developed an interpretive sign that integrates cultural information from an indigenous perspective with…
2019 Appalachian National Scenic Trail Highlights
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) OUTREACH Next Generation — ATC held regional Next Gen summits, affinity groups, activities, and supported its Next Generation Advisory Council. Partnerships — ATC and partners hosted four Youth Summits, including the first-ever Everybody’s Environment Emerging Leaders (E3) Summit in North Carolina.…
John Cannella selected as NPS National Trails and Rivers Systems program manager
Adapted from an October 14, 2020 email from Bob Ratcliffe, Division Chief, Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Programs, National Park Service John Cannella has been selected as the National Park Service’s new National Trails and Rivers Systems program manager! Many of you know and have worked…
Latinxhikers cofounder shares the importance of changing outdoor representation and narratives
The new normal Changing outdoor representation and narratives by Luz Lituma, Cofounder / Latinx Partnership Coordinator, Latinxhikers / Appalachian Trail Conservancy and Florida Trail Association As cofounder of Latinxhikers, a community created to bring more diversity to trails, I am interested in addressing and changing…
Arizona Trail acknowledges cultural resources
Adapted from Arizona Trail Association e-news articles STEWARD GUIDE TO CULTURAL RESOURCES When you’re out on the Arizona Trail it’s important to remember you are often walking in the footsteps of people who have lived on this landscape for 10,000 years or longer. Many of…
Great American Outdoors Act passes
Great American Outdoors Act passes Legislation fully and permanently funds LWCF, addresses maintenance backlog by Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from news releases and advocacy and policy updates The Partnership for the National Trails System is thrilled that the decades-long effort to fully…