Podcasts about national trails day

In this newscast: The Juneau Assembly voted to increase both the city's property tax and utility rates for the fiscal year that begins in July; The City and Borough of Juneau plans to evict all residents of the historic downtown Telephone Hill neighborhood by October 1st; After upheaval in the federal funding that supports trail maintenance, KTOO checked up on the state of trail work in Juneau on National Trails Day; A team of about 10 people returned last month from visiting the old shipwreck site of the Star of Bengal near Wrangell

Celebrate National Trails Day in the Carolinas: Explore Nature and Community National Trails Day, celebrated on the first Saturday of June each year, is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors, connect with nature, and explore the scenic beauty of the Carolinas. North and South Carolina are home to hundreds of miles of diverse trails that wind through breathtaking mountain ranges, serene coastal paths, and vibrant urban greenways. Whether you're an avid hiker, mountain biker, or casual walker, National Trails Day is a great reason to enjoy the natural beauty that makes the Carolinas a top destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Organized by the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day encourages people across the country to support and protect trail systems. In the Carolinas, this day often includes guided hikes, trail cleanups, educational events, and community volunteer efforts. From the rugged trails of the Blue Ridge Mountains to the peaceful Lowcountry marsh paths, there's something for everyone to experience. In North Carolina, popular trails such as the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, the Appalachian Trail near Hot Springs, and the greenways of Raleigh and Charlotte host events for all ages. In South Carolina, check out Table Rock State Park, Congaree National Park, and the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville—each offering scenic hikes and organized activities for National Trails Day. One connection to both states is the Carolina Thread Trail that helps connect the Charlotte-metro region.  This is also the home base to local outdoor store, Jesse Brown's.  They continue to promote activity on trails through sponsorship of the Carolina Outdoors Radio Program & Podcast. Participating in these events helps promote conservation and trail maintenance. Many organizations, including local land trusts and state park systems, use this day to engage communities in stewardship. It's also a wonderful way to meet fellow outdoor lovers, learn about regional wildlife, and discover hidden gems right in your backyard. To make the most of National Trails Day in the Carolinas, wear comfortable footwear, bring water, and don't forget your sunscreen and bug spray. Most importantly, leave no trace—pack out everything you bring in and respect wildlife and trail rules. Looking to get involved? Visit local park websites or the American Hiking Society's event finder to locate nearby events. Many towns across the Carolinas host group hikes, nature walks, and volunteer opportunities. Whether you're trekking up a mountain or strolling along a river, celebrating National Trails Day in the Carolinas is a chance to reconnect with nature, support sustainable recreation, and celebrate the beauty of the trails that bring us together. Make it a tradition and discover a new trail every year!

Federal cuts threaten AmeriCorps program For more than 10 years, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference's stewards have built and maintained trails, removed invasive species and prevented an untold number of hikers from hurting themselves. "We've plotted it out on a graph, and during the times when the trail stewards are on duty, the need for EMS [emergency medical services] is almost completely eliminated," said Hank Osborn, a Philipstown native who is director of programs for NYNJTC. This is most noticeable at Breakneck Ridge, he said. Before the Trail Conference assigned stewards to the trailhead, local first responders assisted with two or three rescues every weekend. That may change this season because of cuts to AmeriCorps by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, although a federal court on Thursday (June 5) issued a preliminary injunction to prevent them. The initiative typically provides stipends for living expenses for about 50 volunteers to assist the Trail Conference each spring. Essentially a domestic version of the Peace Corps, the 30-year-old program also offers educational funding for volunteers, such as financial aid for college and the repayment of student loans. This year, the Trump administration cut funding right before the stewards were scheduled to begin, Osborn said. Volunteers around the country were told to pack up and go back home. State grants have allowed NYNJTC to retain about half of its original crew, and the Trail Conference has launched a fundraising campaign to keep the rest. A matching grant of up to $50,000 is in place through Saturday (June 7), which is National Trails Day. The money raised so far will provide stipends for stewards at Breakneck every weekend through mid-October, Osborn said. The lower section is closed because of construction of the Hudson Highlands Fjord Trail's Breakneck Connector, scheduled to open in 2027. But the upper sections are open, and stewards will be stationed at the flagpole after the first ascent and at key intersections of the Ninham, Wilkinson and Undercliff trails. "They'll continue to greet visitors, teach Leave No Trace principles and help people figure out the best routes to take so that they don't accidentally stumble into the construction zone," he said. At the Breakneck trailhead, the stewards made sure visitors knew what they were getting themselves into - a rocky, steep ascent. If they arrived ill-prepared, such as by wearing flip-flops or not having water, stewards directed them to a more appropriate hike. "They keep people who shouldn't be going up Breakneck from ever getting hurt or lost," Osborn said. Usually, Breakneck stewards spend their weekdays on trail maintenance. But with fewer stewards, the crew instead will help with rebuilding trails at Harriman State Park damaged in the July 2023 storms. Despite the partial closure at Breakneck, Osborn expects a busy season. "With all of these changes at the federal level, it appears that the need for nature and to get out into the woods for people is more important than ever before," he said. To donate to the National Trails Challenge, see dub.sh/trails-challenge. For information on volunteering, see nynjtc.org/trail-crews.

Walk in the footsteps of history on the Floresville El Camino Trail on Saturday, June 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from the San Antonio Railroad Heritage Museum, Wilson County Historical Society, Wilson County Beautification Association, and more will be available to chat with along the trail. The celebration takes place along the Floresville El Camino Trail between Trail and C streets in Floresville.Article Link

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Wednesday, June 12, 2024. Festival season gets underway as West Virginia prepares for the annual Juneteenth Celebration at the State Capitol and New Martinsville hosts the award-winning Back Home Festival. West Virginia also gets a new national scenic trail showcasing the historic Sweet Springs Resort grounds…on today's daily304. #1 – From HHOMA – The stage is set for this year's Juneteenth Celebration in the Capital City.  The free event, hosted by the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs and sponsored by Charleston's FestivALL, takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. Saturday, June 15 at the West Virginia State Capitol Complex. Headline performers are Raheem DeVaughn and Glenn Jones.  Juneteenth is a federal holiday that celebrates the ending of slavery in the United States. The day will be observed on Wednesday, June 19 as a full-day holiday for all public employees in West Virginia. Learn more: https://minorityaffairs.wv.gov/Juneteenth/Pages/default.aspx   #2 – From WTRF-TV – At this year's Back Home Festival, there's no place like home. Awarded the title of Best West Virginia Festival two years in a row, this year's event features a “Wizard of Oz” theme. The event, set to take place June 28-30, is expected to draw thousands to New Martinsville. An impressive entertainment lineup includes live performances by the Wailers and Big Brother and the Holding Company -- backing bands for Bob Marley and Janis Joplin, respectively. Enjoy mini golf and paddle boats in the city park, then pull up a chair for a viewing of “The Wizard of Oz” set to the accompaniment of Pink Floyd's classic album, “Dark Side of the Moon.” Read more: https://www.wtrf.com/new-martinsville/click-your-heels-for-the-2024-back-home-festival-in-new-martinsville/   #3 – From DOI.GOV – In celebration of Great Outdoors Month and National Trails Day in June, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has announced the designation of four new national recreation trails in four states, including West Virginia. The Sweet Spring Turnpike Trail begins at one of the most historical landmarks in the United States -- the Sweet Springs Resort Park in Monroe County, West Virginia. At just over one mile, the trail is a multi-use, gentle-grade scenic trail that transitions from open pastures to dense forest. It boasts magnificent views of Sweet Springs Valley and the Andrew S. Rowan Memorial Farm, and beautiful seasonal foliage with a wide variety of tree species, raptors, and wildlife.   Read more: https://www.doi.gov/pressreleases/secretary-haaland-designates-four-new-national-recreation-trails   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

“Everyone enjoyed themselves.” Claudia Garza, chair of the Floresville El Camino Trail Committee, was reflecting on the National Trails Day event held June 1 on the new, improved hike-and-bike trail. Community members enjoyed the trail, recently widened, made more accessible for all abilities, and improved with lighting and other amenities — all courtesy of a 7,000 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation and funding from the Floresville Economic Development Corp. and the city of Floresville. The trail improvement project was completed earlier this year, and celebrated in April with a ribbon cutting. Floresville El Camino Trail follows a stretch...Article Link

Segment 2, June 1st, 2024 "I'm not much for walking."  This was the statement that a young person said to host of the Carolina Outdoors. It was perplexing to Bartee.  He's the host of the program but also spends his days at the sponsor of the Carolina Outdoors, Jesse Brown's.  This local, outdoor store in Charlotte has been a proponent to the health of hiking and walking locally or globally. Show Highlights: Carolina Thread Trail has many different hikes for us to do in the Charlotte-metro area Landsford Canal State Park includes a portion of the Carolina Thread Blueway on the Catawba River June 1st, 2024 is National Trails Day.  This day was started in 1993 Things You'll Learn by Listening: Walking has been a part of the human survival.  It is used for transportation but also to hunt, collect food, and escape danger.  As technology has progressed we began to use hiking recreationally for exercise, enjoy nature, & get to places without a horse, train, or automobile. If you plan on travelling remember to take comfortable footwear & wear sun protective clothing from Jesse Brown's

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Walk in the footsteps of history on the Floresville El Camino Trail on Saturday, June 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The trail follows an old railroad bed, but its roots overlap part of a historic route used by Native Americans, Spanish settlers, and cattle drives. Grab a snack from the Treasure Island Snack Truck and enjoy a day of learning and fun. Representatives from Wilson County Beautification Association, Friends of De La Zerda Cemetery, San Antonio Railroad Heritage Museum, San Antonio River Authority, Wilson County Historical Society, and more will be available to chat with as well. For...Article Link

In this special bonus episode, Maggie Peikon, manager of communication for American Hiking Society, is joining me to invite trail users across the country to celebrate the 32nd annual National Trails Day on Saturday, June 1st.  From trail stewardship activities, to group hikes, paddles, trail runs, and more, there's so many ways to celebrate the trails with your community. INSTAGRAM: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/outdoor.minimalist.book/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ WEBSITE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ YOUTUBE: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@theoutdoorminimalist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ORDER THE BOOK: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.theoutdoorminimalist.com/book⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GOFUNDME: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fund the Forever Chemicals 10-Part Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LISTENER SURVEY: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/jd8UCN2LL3AQst976⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --------------- American Hiking Society National Trails Day: https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmericanHiking/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americanhiking/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-hiking/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/outdoor-minimalist/support

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El Camino Real de los Tejas National Trail Association Executive Director Steven Gonzales (l-r), Trail de Flores Chapter Past President Dave Regan and (far right) new chapter President Anthony Delgado watch as National Park Ranger Carol Clark and Derek Gaudlitz unveil a new historic route marker June 3 in Helton Nature Park north of Floresville during a National Trails Day event. The marker designates part of the park as a portion of the historic El Camino de los Tejas National Trail, a trade route that once stretched more than 2,000 miles from Mexico City into Louisiana. Look for more photos...Article Link

Segment 4, June 3rd, 2023 Thank you to our guests Ray Matthews & Captain Dave Chouinard for joining host, Bill Bartee, on the Carolina Outdoors. Father's Day is upcoming & Father's Day gifts in Charlotte are becoming more important that ever. Heed Matthews' call to spend time with your kids.  Stop by the fly shop of Charlotte, Jesse Brown's, to help find the right one. It is tarpon season in Mexico, the Bahamas, & domestically, in Florida.  Captain Dave Chouinard returns to the Carolina Outdoors for a breakdown in sport & the fish.  Note that most anglers are using 9' 11 weights or 9' 12 weight fly rods.  Also note that Chouinard stated that the best way to fish for the silver kings is with a fly rod. Remember, it is National Trails Day.  Celebrate it with a hike around your neighborhood, state park, national forest or park. Remember to take a water bottle (full of water) & wear proper walking shoes. Plus, remember to make the Carolina Outdoors better than you found it...& pick up your trash.

Eastern Henrico County will soon gain another 353 acres of open space, including more than four miles of walking trails for public access, with the June 3 dedication of the Varina LandLab by the Capital Region Land Conservancy.  The property at 9200 Deep Bottom Road is set to officially open to the public Saturday, on National Trails Day, with a press event and ribbon cutting at 12 noon. A guided nature hike and a history tour will be offered at 1 p.m.  Since 2017, the Varina LandLab has been protected in perpetuity by conservation easements co-held by CRLC and Henricopolis...Article LinkSupport the show

Join members of the Trail de Flores Chapter of the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trails Association (NHT) Saturday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Helton Nature Park north of Floresville for a National Trails Day event. Everyone is invited to this free, family-friendly event. The day will begin with an opening ceremony and remarks from 9-9:45 a.m., including the national anthem and Pledge of Allegiance. Guided hikes will begin at 10 a.m., and will lead participants through the park and share the park's historic features, and the history of El Camino Real de...Article Link

In addition to Earth Day, Saturday is Prescription Drug Take-Back Day... a serious, sobering and necessary event in its own right (at 22:05) --- Protecting the Earth is important, of course - and so is getting outdoors to enjoy the planet we're protecting... which is why Saturday is also National Trails Day (at 29:47) --- Another collection of yummy and easy-to-make recipes from Kyra's Kitchen! (at 48:21)

The American Hiking Society is a national organization that works to support hiking and the nationwide network of trails around the United States of America. Organizing events such as National Trails Day® and Hike The Hill® as well as their regular programs to promote trail advocacy and maintenance, the AHS is truly committed to its mission to "empower all to enjoy, share and preserve the hiking experience". In this episode, Eoin speaks with Acting Executive Director and Senior Development Director, Heather Klein Olsen, Senior Director for Programs and Advocacy, Tyler Ray and Communications and Creative Director, Wesley Trimble. We dive into the various programs and events that AHS runs as well as a vision for the future of hiking in the US.Find out more about the American Hiking Society here - https://americanhiking.org/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In celebration of National Trails Day on June 4, a repeat of our 2020 conversation with planning architect and trails historian Chuck Flink about his book, The Greenway Imperative.

(From 06.04.22, Segment 2) Did you know that the first Saturday of June is National Trails Day! In the outdoor community, National Trails Day is a big deal! It encourages everyone to get outside and hit the trail. Whether it be hiking, trail running, or mountain biking, trails have a lot to offer! Tune in to find out two trail recommendations from Bill and Wes! Getting outside for National Trails Day? Stop by Jesse Brown's first for your footwear, lightweight clothing, daypacks, sunscreen, and more!  

Since 1993, the first Saturday of June has been observed as National Trails Day. Administered by the American Hiking Society, it's a day when we celebrate our trails, either by hiking (or, in the case of "blue" trails, paddling) them, or by rolling up our sleeves to do trail maintenance or blaze a new trail. Today, we talk a little about the history of National Trails Day as well as what's going on this year.To learn more about National Trails Day, visit the American Hiking Society web site here.In the newsFor more information on the reopening of portions of the Occoee National Whitewater Center in Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest, go here.To find what facilities are now open along the Blue Ridge Parkway ion North Carolina and Virginia, go here.Explore with Us!To learn more about our GetHiking! and GetBackpacking! adventures, visit GetGoingNC.com, click on Explore with Us!

Ridgefield is celebrating National Trails Day and the 11th Annual Big Paddle with festivities at the waterfront and downtown on Sat., June 4. Area residents can join in the fun at the Big Paddle in Ridgefield. https://loom.ly/69n5JWI #CityOfRidgefield #BigPaddle #NationalTrailsDay #Canoe #Kayak #Paddleboard #AlderCreekKayak #RidgefieldDragonBoats #LakeRiver #Chicamarimba #CommunityEvent #DowntownRidgefield #RidgefieldFirstSaturday #OverlookPark #RidgefieldFarmersMarket #RidgefieldWa #ClarkCountyWa #ClarkCountyNews #ClarkCountyToday

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Wesley Trimble of the American Hiking Society joins us in a conversation about the awareness of hiking trails before National Trails Day.

On this week's podcast, Bob's guest is Wesley Trimble, the Communications and Creative Director for the American Hiking Society. He and Bob discuss the origins of AHS, it's mission, membership and National Trails Day.  It's an interesting discussion about an influential group. This week's podcast sponsored by Springs Homes (www.springshomes.com) American Hiking Society: www.Americanhiking.org  Please consider becoming a patron of this podcast! Visit: https://www.patreon.com/hikingbob for more information. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website  Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and website Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

On Saturday, June 5, celebrate National Trails Day with the El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail Association Floresville chapter, Trail de Flores, and the Floresville Hike and Bike Trail Committee. The event will take place at The Beer Warehouse in Floresville from 10 a.m. to noon. It is free and open to the public. Trail de Flores Chairman Dave Regan will lead a trail walk for those who are interested. Bottled water will be available for participants, who are also encouraged to take their own. The Beer Warehouse is located at 1302 S. Second St. in Floresville....Article Link

Celebrate National Trails Day with a hike to Rancho de las Cabras in Floresville on Saturday, June 5. While on the trek, guests will view ruins of the historic ranch associated with Mission Espada in the early 18th century, explore the prairie, and learn about native plants. Wildlife may be observed. Interested participants are asked to meet at the Floresville River Park on S.H. 97 W. in Floresville at 9:30 a.m. Be sure to take water and wear hiking shoes to the free, moderately difficult hiking event. The tour will commence at 10 a.m. Reservations are required by email to...Article Link

The Floresville Hike and Bike Trail Committee is planning a National Trails Day event June 5. “We want to get people out on the trail,” said committee Chairman Claudia Garza. The group looks forward to community members enjoying the historic trail. (See “Celebrate National Trails Day!”) As the trail is a community amenity, citizens' input is encouraged and greatly appreciated by the committee. City resident Susan Gonzales openly engaged with the committee and Floresville City Manager Andy Joslin during their May 19 meeting, pitching safety and security features along the trail. She suggested having posted rules and guidelines formalized by...Article Link

EJ Porth is Associate Director of Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), a non-profit that specializes in connecting people, communities, and open lands through conservation, and the creation of trails in the Montana headwaters of the Missouri and Upper Yellowstone Rivers. EJ talks about how access to open lands and trails can keep communities vibrant and how getting the next generation engaged is critical to success of organizations like GVLT.More Information:GLVT HomeSummer Trails ChallengeGive to GVLTGVLT InstagramGVLT Facebook

The Almost There Adventure Podcast is a celebration of outdoor activities both local and epic. Discussing the big topics and talking to adventurers, artists, legends and activists within the outdoor community.The first Saturday in June is National Trails Day, and in Episode 12, we talk with Kate Van Waes, Executive Director of the American Hiking Society plus AHS Ambassador and long-trail hiking extraordinaire Liz Thomas. This show is all about celebrating those trails of all types, including The Trail Next Door, the really long thru-hikes, and even urban trails.Show Notes00:30 – Kate Van Waes, Executive Director of the American Hiking Society01:08 – A bit of background on National Trails Day05:00 – National Trails Day during a global pandemic14:37 – LNT reminder as trails reopen15:42 – Reaching and educating new hikers20:26 – Microadventures count, too!21:22 – How Kate got into hiking and camping28:07 – When is National Trails Day, and where you can learn more29:48 – Liz Thomas, ultra-hiking machine and urban thru-hiking pioneer30:27 – How Liz got into hiking31:30 – Encouraging women to solo hike32:25 – How do you define a “long” trail?34:35 – Liz’ FKT on the Appalachian Trail35:26 – What are some of Liz’ essential gear items?36:09 – Treeline Review41:23 – How Liz keeps her gear organized41:39 – Urban thru-hiking50:00 – Waterfalls in Southern California54:35 – Advice for getting ready to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail57:36 – Zero Days on long trails62:16 – Trail magic68:08 – Advice for thru-hikers not doing that big trail this yearMentioned in this EpisodeAmerican Hiking SocietyTreeline ReviewInman 300Liz Thomas HikingHiking Waterfalls Southern CaliforniaBackpacker Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-HikeConnect with us!Like Almost There on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/almostthereadventurepodcast/Follow Almost There on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almostthere_ap/ Our Co-hostsJason Fitzpatrick – IG: @themuirprojectSaveria Tilden – IG: @adventuruswomen  web: AdventurUsWomen.comJeff Hester – IG: @thesocalhiker  web: SoCalHiker.netTheme song by Opus Orange. Courtesy of Emoto Music.  

Bob and co-host Kevin discuss National Trails Day and Bob's NTD group hike to the summit of Cheyenne Mountain. Also, what went right and wrong with the hiker was missing in Hawaii; hiking in the Lost Creek Wilderness; the opening of a new trail; advice for a hiker climbing Pikes Peak; Colorado's COTREX hiking app, and more. Hiking Bob on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and website  Wild Westendorf on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Listen on Google Podcasts, Spotify and Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Android

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Vanessa Covington of the Carolina Thread Trail talks the ‘Thread & National Trails Day, June 1st . Listen in as the Outdoor Guys talk to her about this regional connection of trailways and blueways throughout the Charlotte Metro area & the celebration that’s taking place on June 1st.

Spring and early summer are the perfect time of year to get out and explore the many trails that make The Carolinas a great place to live. Hundreds of trails dot our region, and a perfect way to discover them is National Trails Day on June 1st.  And one of the best ways to find your way around our extensive trail network is by following the many "threads" of the Carolina Thread Trail... a collection of more than 250 miles of trails and 100 miles of "blueways" that will eventually connect multiple cities and counties in North and South Carolina. Joining us today on Charlotte Real Estate Talk is Bret Baronek, who can "fill in the gaps" in our discovery of this extensive trail system. Welcome Bret.

"Get outside. We only have one life to do it. Take the chance, make time and go for it. It's going to change your life. I mean, one of the things that I really love about long-distance hikes and thru-hikes is every day is different. You're waking up in a different town and you're seeing different things and experiencing different things - get out there!" -Mat Jobin Who is on: On this episode is Mat Jobin - an adventure guide who has his own company called Reach Your Summit based out of Connecticut. Mat's mission with the company is to empower anyone who seeks to connect with themselves and with nature with the opportunity to do so. He does this by striving to make the wilderness responsibly accessible for people of all experience levels. We talk about: Guiding and Coaching through Reach Your Summit (RYS).The values Mat instills in each individual who hikes with RYS.The need for more diversity and equality in the outdoors. Distance hiking and backpacking.How Mat created his own backpacking loop and hiked it for National Trails Day. Support TSU and Make a Difference: If you want to support the podcast and graduate from freeloader to a full-on supporter, there are a few ways you can help out. https://www.patreon.com/tosummitup, which allows listeners to contribute as little as $1 to help cover the costs of putting the podcast together.Bumper stickers and apparel at tosummitup.com/shop. Hats, shirts, and patches…grab your swag and represent the community as you create your story in the outdoors. Thank You: Music for this episode was brought to you by Scott Holmes. Scott’s music is throughout many of the podcast episodes and is brought to you courtesy of free music archive. His music can be found at http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Holmes/ . To Summit Up Theme Song was composed and produced by my good friend Jordan Wolf. Jordan can be found on Instagram @jwolfy3.

Bob and co-host Kevin talk about Kevin's recent climb up Colorado's Mt Elbert; Bob's recent trip to Mesa Verde National Park and Colorado's Mancos State Park; Clothes that repel ticks, and more Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and 

If you love using and having access to the thousands of miles of hiking trails throughout the United States, you're going to want to listen to this episode of The By Land Podcast. Clay Jacobson is a Thru Hiker who works with the Idaho Trails Association and helps manage the coordination of the Idaho Centennial Trail (which he hiked not too long ago).On this episode, you'll hear about Clay's personal story of how he got into long distance backpacking and why he's now focused on saving as many miles of trail as possible. We cover the current state of trails in the US, how they're funded and maintained, and why there are sometimes thousands of miles of trail disappearing each year.This podcast is all about backpacking, but there wouldn't be any such thing if organizations like the Idaho Trails Association didn't exist. Non-profits like the ITA organize themselves to help preserve our trail systems and they need your help to keep doing it.You won't want to miss this episode with Clay Jacobson. Not only does he drop some serious knowledge on me, but he's a great dude as well. It was a pleasure talking with him.Enjoy!By Land,Emory RonaldTHANKS FOR LISTENING!!Taking the time to listen to this podcast is greatly appreciated! If you have questions or comments, feel free to reach me at emory@byland.co or leave a comment below. I'd love to hear from you.HELP THE SHOWIf you enjoyed this show and want to help me out, please leave me an honest review on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts from. Doing so will help my podcast reach others and grow more and more. I can't do it without you!Lifestyle Shop - http://byland.co/shop/Comic Book - http://byland.co/comic-book/Patreon - http://byland.co/patreon/SHOW NOTES IntroductionsWho is Clay Jacobson?How Clay got into Thru Hiking and his background with backpacking (this is a good one)Training for a Thru HikeHow Clay's education in literature impacted his desire to adventure How each trail Clay has done has prepared him for the next oneClay's experience on the Idaho Centennial TrailThe state of trails in the US: how they're maintained, funded, and cared for.What happened between the time trails were established and where we are today?Trail organizationHow are other outdoor organizations communicating their “value” in order to recieve funding for trail maintenanceWhat it means when trails disappear; is it always a bad thing?National Trails Day - how to get involved in keeping trails open and clearedHow a trail crew works!How to reach the Idaho Trails Association or other trail organizations (bonus info on the Idaho Centennial Trail) LinksIdaho Trails Association - http://www.idahotrailsassociation.org/Washington Trails Association - https://www.wta.org/National Trails Day - https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

For hundreds of years, nature has served as inspiration for a multitude of writers. In a collaboration between Maryland Humanities and Delaware Humanities, nature and literature converge in a one day program at the Ben Cardin-Mike Castle National Trail next month. Ciera Fisher from Delaware Humanities tells us more about the trail and the even

For hundreds of years, nature has served as inspiration for a multitude of writers. In a collaboration between Maryland Humanities and Delaware Humanities, nature and literature converge in a one day program at the Ben Cardin-Mike Castle National Trail next month.  Ciera Fisher from Delaware Humanities tells us more about the trail and the event.

Bruce is involved in a number of great organizations and tells about this work with the recreation industry, the timber industry, National Trails Day and a unique program involving Rotary Clubs. We also talk about how the Capitol Christmas Tree gets chosen and transported to DC. Facebook Twitter Instagram   The Outdoor Biz Podcast   Support the show   Please give us a rating and review HERE   Show Notes Bruce is involved in a number of great organizations and tells about this work with the recreation industry, the timber industry, National Trails Day and a unique program involving Rotary Clubs. We also talk about how the Capitol Christmas Tree gets chosen and transported to DC. First Exposure to the Outdoors I think I'm like a lot of like a lot of folks in that for me it was with the boy scouts, that was my introduction. I lived in suburban Boston and didn't have access to a lot of real wilderness especially at that age. I did find a real affinity to some of the local open spaces and parks that were part of our local surroundings. Then where it really kicked in for me was after college. I got a job for a company called Trek International doing camping trips in North America, Europe and North Africa and I did that for seven years and was hooked. Things we talked about American Hiking Society Choose Outdoors National Trails Day Capitol Christmas Tree Nature Conservancy The Conservation Fund Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation National Turkey Federation America's Forests with Chuck Leavell Continental Divide Trail Advice, tips I would say that from all of my perceptions of what the industry or alliance does I think they are very successful in many ways. Way more successful than we ever were and have come a long way. Often times the first time you go to Washington and depending on your connections and depending on what your messages are who you're meeting with oftentimes you're going to get a low level staffer or maybe even an intern. And what I've come to understand very early on is you should treat them just as you would meeting with that member. Because in some cases they will go right back to the member because they're excited about something or they're really interested in something. But also more importantly many of those young people who I met 30 years ago are now members of Congress. I was working with Cory Gardner who is a senator from Colorado when he was a staffer for Wayne Allard.  A lot of a lot of what happens in Washington becomes of comes from relationships. I didn't go in there you know slamming the timber industry or flaming oil. I needed this. I mean a Continental Divide Trail. We spent 30 years working on went through you know if you were to look through the topography a lot of that was oil gas a lot of that was mining a lot of waste raising. And if I had gone in with guns blazing against all of those other stakeholders I would get nowhere. You know I would have been you know disenfranchised by the converse of that was by working with them. I got a lot more done with members of Congress than I ever would have if I had taken sort of a polarizing view which I think unfortunately has been you know the way that people fight to get things done. You know depending on which way that you know majorities in Congress you know you may be great one year you know White House the devil is in the wind I think to these things. I mean there was legislation that I worked on back here I thought it was a no brainer to love it and you would be down to the wire and it wouldn't happen. Well you know guess what. Fifteen years later it gets slipped into an omnibus bill and you get it done. But you do go through that whole period of feeling like you're just banging your head against a wall or you know. How can people not understand how this is good for everyone. Right. And then ultimately because you developed that relationship because you've had that perseverance because you know being able to demonstrate the many benefits to the country or when an issue is good know I think a lot of these legislators go back there with truly the best edge they're here because they love our country and they want to do things that are better then they get caught up in the machine back in a ball game. Other Outdoor Activities Hiking, Climbing, Mtn Biking, Skiiing Favorite Books My Life as an Explorer by Sven Hedin Forever Green by Chuck Leavell American Canopy by Eric Rutkow Young Men and Fire by Norman Maclean Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Wilderness Warrior by Douglas Brinkley Best Gear Purchase under $100 Hydroflask Connect with Bruce email     

Chad LaChance with Fishful Thinker joins the show LIVE from Horsetooth reservoir to talk about the C.A.S.T. event and upcoming Fishful Thinker Fish Fest '17. Chad discusses National Fishing & Boating Week, and the prime time to get youth anglers out fishing. GIS Analyst Eric Drummond joins the show to talk about the Colorado Trail Explorer website launch with an interactive online map of the recreational trails. Also, National Trails Day and how to take full advantage, and Ray Reeves with Adventure Campers checks in. Alan Martinez, Park manager of Highline State Park joins the show to talk about the camping, boating & warm water fishing opportunities at Highline State Park, and how to grow a true appreciation for natural resources. Stan Barthlama with Pheasants Forever joins the show to talk about the youth outreach program & No Child Left Indoors. Also, upcoming events for kids to get out and target practice with a .22, see a pointer dog at work & even do some pheasant hunting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob and Kevin talk about the Memorial Day weekend, the upcoming National Trails Day, the recent first annual Colorado Public Lands Day, the upcoming Starlight Spectacular bike event, hiking the Ute Pass Trail and more. Hiking Bob on ,   and  Wild Westendorf on ,   and  Listen on ,  and   

It’s National Prairie Day, National SAFE Day, National Cheese Day, National Cognac Day, National Old Maid’s Day and National Trails Day. We start off the show talking about fingering and fisting somewhere in the world during the time that we’re podcasting. We fuck up Mixlr and the intro in the beginning, talk about being raped […]

On June 4, New Jersey will be participating in the annual National Trails Day which is celebrated statewide and nationally. As an initiative of the American Hiking Society, National Trails Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1993 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the National Trails System Act. Bob Bostock sits with Brandee Chapman, State Trails Coordinator, to discuss the New Jersey Trails Program and National Trails Day. More info: www.trails.nj.gov and www.americanhiking.org  

It's Summertime and today we bring you Episode #13! On this month's episode we discuss National Trails Day & our upcoming workday on the Colorado Trail, our recent hike of the Boulder MiniSlam, Mags Dinosaur Nat Monument excursion, Jester's Embrace the Brutality rebuttal live via satellite link, a few interesting letters from The Trail Show […] The post The Trail Show #13: The ODT first appeared on The Trail Show.