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The creation of the AT changed the course of hiking history
By Jeffrey H. Ryan, Author, “Blazing Ahead: Benton MacKaye, Myron Avery, and the Rivalry that Built the Appalachian Trail” (2017, Appalachian Mountain Club Books) In June of 1921, a 42-year-old man sat in the room of a friend’s house in New Jersey. He had spent many…
The future of the National Trails System faces fundamental challenges
By Gary Werner, Executive Director, Partnership for the National Trails System Our celebrations of the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails System are well underway. While we are celebrating throughout 2018 the 50 years of tremendous progress in establishing, protecting, developing, maintaining, and interpreting the trails…
Winter 2017-2018
This issue of Pathways provides a glimpse of the many great strides made by nonprofit trail partner organizations and Federal agency partners to support the National Trails System. The achievements represented in these pages, however, are by no means reflective of all that is taking…
2017 Accomplishments of the Partnership for the National Trails System
By Gary Werner, Executive Director of the Partnership for the National Trails System During 2017, the Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) continued to provide the educational and information sharing services it has for years to the National Trails System community. Pathways Across America…
Decade for the National Trails Goals
Decade Goal 1 – Outreach and Public Awareness In the challenge of protecting land, constructing trail on the ground, mapping the trail, and all the logistical challenges of managing trails, outreach may at first seem like a luxury. Yet there is a reason Outreach is listed…
Arizona NST 2017 Highlights
Arizona Trail Association (ATA) OUTREACH Gear Girls — Held program engaging young women in mountain biking, snowsports, and trail work through REI grant. Trail Skills Institute — Held five successful training courses to teach sustainable trail design, dry stone masonry and armoring techniques, corridor maintenance,…
Appalachian NST 2017 Highlights
Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) OUTREACH Next Generation Advisory Council — 17 young, diverse leaders addressing barriers to employment and recreation, promoting inclusivity, and contributing advice on programs and policies. The Conservation Leadership Corps — Pathway for young adults (18-25) looking for a job in the…
Continental Divide NST 2017 Highlights
Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) Continental Divide Trail Society (CDTS) OUTREACH Documentation — CDTC developed new strip maps, planning guide, brochure, wall map. Trail Communities — CDTC developed a business survey and toolkit; Lincoln, MT became CDTC’s first Gateway Community in Montana and now there…
Florida NST 2017 Highlights
Florida Trail Association (FTA) OUTREACH Website — FTA updated look and functionality of its website and added interactive maps to streamline the user experience. Documentation — FTA contracted National Geographic photographer Chris Johns to capture the subtropical ecosystems the trail passes through for use in…
Ice Age NST 2017 Highlights
Ice Age Trail Alliance (IATA) OUTREACH Saunters — Youth program expanded to 16 districts. Educators Summit — Third annual event was held with 44 participants. Trail Communities — There are now 12 Trail Communities along the Ice Age NST. Trailtessa — Six events were scheduled…
