By the Lewis & Clark Trust, Inc., Friends Group of the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail The award-winning Lewis and Clark Trail Junior Ranger Program, developed by Caitlin Campbell, Interpretive Specialist at Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail, was presented to an enthusiastic group…
By PNTS staff with support from Remi Shuall-Thompson, Communications Associate, Chesapeake Conversancy “Through fishing, young people learn a new skill that connects them not only to the natural world, but also the culture of the Chesapeake Bay, past and present. Fishing is a huge part…
This column shines a light on rising leaders in public lands and outdoor recreation who participate in PNTS’ Trail Intern Grants or Trail Apprentice Program (TAP). Trail Intern Grants help organizations hire interns to further their missions and expand their capacities. The TAP helps up-and-coming…
By Vanessa Morales, National Trails System Communications Fellow The National Trails System’s (NTS) 19 National Historic and 11 National Scenic Trails are administered by three Federal agencies: the National Park Service (NPS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and the US Forest Service (USFS), all with…
By Felicia Hokenstad, Next Generation Coalition Leader, North Country Trail Association In early May, four members of the North Country Trail Association’s (NCTA) Next Generation Coalition (NGC) met in northern Minnesota to assist in building a new, one-mile section of North Country National Scenic Trail…
Name: Delaini Disher Age: 22 Current City/State: Grand Rapids, MI Hometown: Edwardsburg, MI Education: Environmental Biology/Communications at Cornerstone University Trail Represented: North Country National Scenic Trail Federal Agency/Nonprofit Employer: North Country Trail Association Internship Title: Next Generation Outreach Intern Scope of Internship: Facilitate Next Generation…
This merit badge presents a great opportunity for a community and stewards of National Historic Trails to work together. To qualify for this award, scouts have to fulfill the following: Locate a historic trail or site and study information relating to it. (The information…
