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Arizona NST: 2018 Highlights

Arizona Trail Association (ATA) OUTREACH Translated Arizona Trail Junior Explorer Handbook into Spanish and distributed throughout the State. Installed eight new Gateway Community signs in four communities. Partnered with Latino Outdoors to engage more diverse volunteers. New, modern website. PROTECTION Signed MOU with county and…

Appalachian NST: 2018 Highlights

Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) OUTREACH Stationed 30 ridgerunners along the Trail to assist thousands of day hikers, weekend backpackers and thru-hikers—providing essential Leave No Trace™ information while monitoring and maintaining the state of the A.T. Celebrated the 50th anniversary of NTSA with several regional events…

Partnership for the National Trails System: 2018 Highlights

OUTREACH Organized and led a collaboration with Federal agency partners and leaders of American Trails, American Hiking Society, and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System by disseminating information to the general public, organizing and supporting special events, and…

Pathways to the Future: Trail and river communities converge in Pacific Northwest to mark 50 years

by Samantha Haas, Communications Coordinator, Partnership for the National Trails System After over a year of planning and much anticipation, the Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) and River Management Society hosted co-located events in Vancouver, WA from October 22-25, 2018 to commemorate the 50th…

Reflections on the rivers and trails 50th: Linear systems are major components of the ‘geography of hope’

by Gary Werner, Executive Director, Partnership for the National Trails System We began 2018, the 50th anniversary year of the National Trails System and the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, with an inspiring Congressional Reception during Hike the Hill in February. The reception, held in…

Published Resources

Teaching Guide The U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) published a middle school teaching guide about the national trails titled “America’s Scenic and Historic Trails on Public Lands: The Intersection of Cultures, Heritage, and Outdoor Recreation.” This product provides teachers with three activities to trace…

Eric Gabriel selected as Ice Age Trail Superintendent

June 26, 2018 News Release from National Park Service Midwest Regional Office Omaha — National Park Service Midwest Regional Director Cam Sholly announced the selection of Eric Gabriel as superintendent of Ice Age National Scenic Trail. Gabriel is currently the Chief Ranger of the North…

Helen Scully retires as NTS Program Specialist

by Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from emails with former and current NPS staff Helen Scully, National Trails System Program Specialist and National Recreation Trails Coordinator, has announced her retirement, which takes effect September 29, 2018. Helen came into the National Park Service…

Old Spanish Trail Association leadership changes hands

by Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from emails with OSTA staff and board The Old Spanish Trail Association (OSTA) appointed a new Executive Director, Lynn Brittner. Brittner served as the Executive Director for the Santa Barbara Historical Museum from 2014 until recently, and…

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