Spring Break on the Trail
Many think of spring break as a deserved respite from hard work- a week to relax, take a vacation, or catch up on errands and school work. This is not…
Read MoreThe 10 Best Hikes in the Smokies
By RootsRated– From the smoke-shrouded summit of LeConte and the open-armed expanses of Andrews Bald, down into the laurel laden hollows of Porters Creek and the historic homesteads of Cades…
Read MoreMajor Victory for Conservation of America’s Great Outdoors
Silver Spring, MD—As America prepares to celebrate Earth Day, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). First passed in 1964, LWCF…
Read MoreMajor Victory for Conservation of America’s Great Outdoors
April 20, 2016 – As America prepares to celebrate Earth Day, the U.S. Senate passed legislation that would permanently reauthorize the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). First passed in…
Read MoreDay-in-the-Life of an Alternative Breaker
Until she helped lug a truckload of 4-by-8s down a disused riding trail, Jenni Herrick never realized just how far 0.2 miles can be. Herrick, GWC’s assistant dean of students…
Read More5 Reasons Why Your Organization Should Host a National Trails Day Event
Most trail and conservation organizations say they’re constantly trying to engage their local community in new ways and boost their numbers of supporters and donors. Here’s 5 ways your organization can…
Read MoreHouse Trails Caucus
The mission of the bipartisan House Trails Caucus is to provide a forum for interested Members of Congress to work together for the creation and conservation of our natural landscape and recreation…
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