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John,

Did you know that outdoor recreation--all the ways people enjoy
parks, lands, and trails--accounts for nearly 2 percent of the
nation's GDP? Across the country, the outdoor recreation sector is
growing.

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That's good news for communities from Oregon to Florida, just a few
of which we're featuring this month.

-Alana Fink, Trust for Public Land

P.S. Tell us about your favorite outdoor recreation hot spot.

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Rescued by Outdoor Recreation

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Shedding an entrenched identity is neither easy nor comfortable, but
when a community's very existence hangs in the balance, the
choice is simple: flourish or fade. This is what it looks like when
communities rewrite their narrative.

GET THE FULL STORY

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Which Logo Do You Like Best? 

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Traversing seven counties from Hillsborough to Collier, the Florida
Gulf Coast Trail is packed with potential: space for a quick jog
before work, a safe walk to a neighborhood grocery store, or a long
bike ride end to end. But this epic trail needs an epic logo. 

VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE

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This Is a Park Doing Its Job

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Recent flash flooding, more than 5 feet of water rushing through
streets, overwhelmed stormwater infrastructure across Atlanta. But the
Vine City neighborhood stayed dry. Why? Because Cook Park
flooded-capturing at least 8 million gallons of stormwater
thanks to a state-of-the-art catchment and filtration system,
retention ponds, and green infrastructure.

WHY WE DESIGNED THIS PARK

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Tell Congress: This Farm Bill Must Invest Deeply in Conservation

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Every five years, Congress must pass a new Farm Bill to reauthorize
USDA programs that ensure a safe and plentiful food supply. Urge them
to address the growing challenges of sustaining our country's
critical natural resources by passing a bill that helps farmers
address the challenge of climate change and provides investments to
conserve wetlands, grasslands, forests, soil, clean water, and
wildlife habitat.

SIGN NOW

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In the Spotlight

POP QUIZ: Which Outdoor Activity Is Growing the Fastest?

Can you guess which outdoor activity grew the fastest from 2021 to
2022, according to Outdoor Industry Association? Is it snowshoeing,
camping, cross-country skiing, or BMX biking?

SNOWSHOEING

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SKIING

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CAMPING

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BIKING

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More Stories for You

A Melting Trail
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Skier Torey Brooks set out to ski North America's longest backcountry
ski trail, the Catamount Trail. Watch the film to learn about her
experience along the 300+ mile trek and how climate change impacts
this trail's future.

Dr. Pooja Tandon Named TPL Director of Health
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Dr. Tandon's powerful TEDx talk, "The Power of Belonging in
Nature," underscores her commitment to ensuring that every
individual has the right to play, learn, and thrive in the outdoors.
Watch it now.

Run, Sip, and Support the Long Island Greenway
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Join us on October 29 and Race for the Greenway! This 5K trail run
will help raise funds for the Long Island Greenway, a 200-mile biking
and pedestrian trail from Manhattan to Montauk. Register today. 

2,500 Acres Protected in Northern Minnesota
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Sheep Ranch, one of Minnesota's largest remaining blocks of private
forest, is now permanently protected, adding 2,529 acres of serene
forests, pristine ponds, and precious habitat to the Paul Bunyan State
Forest.

A Revitalized Waterfront for Bridgeport
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A staggering 70 percent of Bridgeport's waterfront is inaccessible to
the public. TPL is partnering with business and community leaders to
realize a vision for reviving the waterfront and creating a thriving
city park, including a 20-mile trail to connect Bridgeport to the Long
Island Sound.

Time to Leaf Peep, New England!
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TPL has protected beautiful landscapes in Maine and across New
England. Explore places like Kingfield Community Forest, where the
vibrant fall colors are worth the trip.

Time to Leaf Peep, New England!
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TPL has protected beautiful landscapes in Massachusetts and across New
England. Explore places like Walden Woods in Concord or the recent
addition to the New England National Scenic Trail in Southwick, where
the vibrant fall colors are worth the trip.

Keeping Montana, Montana
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TPL recently celebrated the grand opening of the Harrell Forest
Community Trails. Spanning 6 miles in the heart of Bigfork, the trails
offer hours of adventure for hikers, bikers, birders, and anyone who
loves to get outside.

Why Outside Matters
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Share why you're thankful for the outdoors for a chance to be featured
in a future newsletter.

TELL US WHY OUTSIDE MATTERS TO YOU

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Ways to Give

Every Car Can Drive Change This Cartober

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Spark impact this fall with Cartober-a chance to recycle your
vehicle and donate to Trust for Public Land. All types of vehicles are
accepted, whether you have a car, motorcycle, truck, RV, or boat.
Let's drive change together, and keep our outdoor places beautiful.

DONATE YOUR VEHICLE TODAY

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Planned Giving

Celebrate National Estate Planning Awareness Month with TPL

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October is National Estate Planning Awareness Month, and at TPL, we're
excited to celebrate by empowering you to take control of your estate
planning. Visit our Giving Docs webpage today to begin creating your
will from the convenience of your own home. With TPL, you can
establish your legacy and help create vibrant, sustainable communities
for future generations.  

HERE NOW. HERE ALWAYS. BECAUSE OF YOU. 

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Picture-Perfect Places 

Guess the place

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From parks and pathways to playgrounds and preserved lands, find
stunning TPL projects from coast to coast. Can you guess where this
place is? 

SEE IF YOU'RE RIGHT!

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Join Our Advisory Board

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Advisory board members are TPL advocates, ambassadors, and donors that
help increase our impact through philanthropy, advocacy, connections,
and strategic guidance.

Join Our Team

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Come join a passionate team working toward a mission you believe in.
View all open positions.

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Director of Digital Strategy
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IT Director
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Director, People & Culture Business Partner (East Coast)
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AP Accountant
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Northwest Administrative Coordinator
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Legal Assistant 
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Project Associate - Colorado
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National Director for Parks, Trails, and Schoolyards Development
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New York State Director
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Black History and Culture Program Manager
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TPL turns 50

In 2023, we reflect on and celebrate our first 50 years of impact, and
we look ahead at the work still to be done. From protecting unspoiled
lands, building parks and trails, and transforming schoolyards, we
strive to create healthy, equitable communities for everyone.

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