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Rose, Bud, Thorn: Growing from the Lessons of 2020-21
Executive Director’s Report: As the soft fuzz and bright blooms of Spring cover the Mid-Atlantic, the change of seasons harkens the end of what seemed to be a particularly long winter—one that kept us distanced from one another due to the lingering pandemic. It’s said…
The National Trails System: 2020 – “Six Feet Apart, But Closer Than Ever.”
Recently, I read an article that featured responses to a request for people to summarize 2020 in a word or a phrase. Contributions varied wildly, often reflecting the strain and uncertainty so many of us experienced in 2020. My favorite response was a phrase commonly…
The Partnership is now anchored in Washington, D.C.
by Valerie Rupp, Executive Director, Partnership for the National Trails System Greetings! It is an honor for me to write my first message for Pathways Across America as the Executive Director of the Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS). This issue of Pathways marks…
Valerie Rupp named Executive Director of the Partnership for the National Trails System
The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) has appointed Valerie C. Rupp of Baltimore, Maryland, to serve as the new Executive Director for the organization which represents 30 national scenic and historic trails. Valerie currently is Corporate & Foundation Stewardship Director for Baltimore’s People…
