Tags: Pathways
Historic Iron Forge Discovered on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail
The David Allen Iron Works site may have been critical to America’s victory in the Revolutionary War The discovery of a long-lost iron forge on the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail by a grandfather and his grandsons Jonah (age 9) and Phillip Walker (age 6),…
Brown Chapel Is Awarded $1.3 Million by NPS for Restoration
The award is part of NPS’ $15 million African American Civil Rights Grant program Still a functioning church today, Brown Chapel stands at the Western terminus of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail as a monument to the sacrifices made by protestors to ensure…
Nearly 15,000 Acres Conserved in Montana National Forest, Protecting Miles of Lewis and Clark and Nez Perce NHTs
Project Quick Facts: Area secured: 14,800 acres Trail preserved: 8 miles Lewis and Clark NHT; 12 miles Nez Perce NHT Funding source: Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Land manager: USDA Forest Service Cost of Acquisition: $10,800,000 A recent acquisition of 14,800 acres in western…
Phase One of Construction Complete on Chesapeake Oyster House Project on Captain John Smith Chesapeake NHT
by Jody Hedeman Couser, Senior VP of Communications, Chesapeake Conservancy The new riverfront park in Delaware is open to the public for recreation On a beautiful day in July, Chief Dennis Coker of the Lenape Indian Tribe of Delaware offered a land acknowledgment as a…
2021 PNTS Trail Intern: Lydia Jankowski Brings Diverse Talents to the New England NST
This column shines a light on rising leaders in public lands and outdoor recreation who participate in PNTS’ Trail Intern Grants or Trail Apprentices Program. Trail Intern Grants are distributed to help Trails nonprofits hire interns to further their missions and expand their capacities. The…
Message from the Executive Director Fall 2021
This time last year, the Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) had just relocated from Madison, Wisconsin to a virtually empty office building in Washington, DC – a building located in the downtown of the nation’s capital that would be brimming with activity but…
Summer 2021
Contents MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PNTS NEXT GENSPOTLIGHT 2020-21 Trail Apprentice, Chase Gregory, Expands Programming Career WHAT’S NEW AT PNTS “Go Where the Trail Leads You” to Support PNTS PNTS Working Groups: A Forum for Peer Exchange CAPCITY Warrior Expeditions: Thru-Hiking Like a Warrior…
2020 Florida National Scenic Trail Highlights
Florida Trail Association (FTA) OUTREACH Cultural — FTA hosted their 3rd Annual Wild and Scenic Film festival, featuring 14 partner organizations and 350 attendees. Visitor Engagement — FTA added two new Gateway Communities and five new passport stamp locations. Education — FTA partnered with the…
2020 Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail Highlights
National Park Service OUTREACH Event — Despite the challenges brought on by Covid-19, including the closing of the visitor centers, trail staff and partners were able to successfully participate in the Selma to Montgomery March Jubilee reenactment. John Lewis — Trail employees were able to…
2020 Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Highlights
Lewis and Clark Trail Heritage Foundation (LCTHF) Lewis and Clark Trust, Inc. (LCT) OUTREACH Junior Rangers — The first ever Trailwide Junior Ranger activity book was piloted at ten locations along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. The program allows children to complete educational…
