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National Trails System 50th book to benefit PNTS
by Partnership for the National Trails System Adapted from news releases Steve Elkinton, former National Park Service (NPS) Program Leader for the National Trails System, has written the book, “A Grand Experiment—The National Trails System at 50.” Learn how the concept of a National Trails…
New Trail Stewardship Program a 50th Anniversary Legacy on the Natchez Trace
Submitted by Tony L. Turnbow, President, Natchez Trace Parkway Association A new trail stewardship program was the legacy of the 50th anniversary of the National Trails Act on the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (NTNST). The Natchez Trace Parkway Association (Association) helped the National Park…
50th Anniversary Projects Raising Funds and Awareness
TRAIL PANELISTS AT OR SHOW In July, the Partnership for the National Trails System attended the 2018 Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Denver, CO. During our time, we met with nonprofit and Federal agency partners and key players in the outdoor industry, and took part…
50th Anniversary Celebrations Throughout the Year
by Partnership for the National Trails System Examples are adapted from partner organization news releases, websites, and emails Photo frame makes debut at NORC In April 2018, the Partnership for the National Trails System and American Trails attended the 2018 National Outdoor Recreation Conference (NORC)…
50th Anniversary Initiatives by Nonprofit and Federal Partners
HIKING CHALLENGES Modeled after the North Country Trail Association’s successful “Hike 100 Challenge,” this year the North Country, Arizona, and New England national scenic trails are challenging trail users to hike 50 miles to earn a special patch or other prizes in commemoration of the…
50th Anniversary Opportunities
By Partnership for the National Trails System Compiled from www.pnts.org and www.trails50.org Opportunities to participate In his 1965 “Natural Beauty Message” to Congress, President Lyndon B. Johnson inspired a national “system of trails” for the American people. Congress passed the National Trails System Act, signed…
Hike the Hill 2018 kicks off 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act
A week in D.C. More than 125 people representing nearly 40 trail organizations from throughout the country traveled to Washington, D.C. this February to “Hike the Hill.” Hike the Hill® is a joint effort between the Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) and the…
Help us make the 50th Anniversary generate increasing resources to sustain national trails
By Gary Werner, Executive Director of the Partnership for the National Trails System The National Trails System 50th Anniversary next year provides a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to focus much greater attention on our national scenic and historic trails and to inspire both our longtime supporters and…
