News and Events
Trails Advocacy Week brings together trails enthusiasts and leaders to Washington, D.C., to inform our congressional representatives and their staff of the great work taking place on the National Trails System and to encourage their continued financial support for the national scenic and historic trails. During the week, hikers and trails advocates from across the…read more »
The Partnership for the National Trails System recognizes the critical importance of full funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund in providing much-needed financial assistance for the National Scenic and Historic Trails. To learn more about how the LWCF enables important land conservation projects, and how you can support this effort, visit www.lwcfcoalition.org.
American Hiking Society – Director of Government Relations Position
American Hiking Society – Trail Programs Manager Position
BLM Park Ranger – California Trail Interpretive Center – Elko, Nevada
Around The Community
The news release from the Department of the Interior announcing the newly designated National Recreation Trails is available. A copy is available online by clicking the link above.
This trail near Council Grove, Kansas received NRT status in 2009. Of historic note, this trail is located along the Santa Fe NHT and includes some buffalo wallows. This recent addition makes a total of 63 NRTs managed by the Corps of Engineers.