Dear John: For
nearly 50 years, The Trust for Public Land has created and expanded
parks and trails across the nation. From coast to coast, and thousands
of special places in between, we have a spot for you to get outside
this summer.

 

Ten unforgettable adventures on the Appalachian Trail

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sunset.

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Photo Credit: Chris Bennett

From botanizing to paddling, rock climbing to fine dining, there is
truly something for everyone along the 2,190-mile Appalachian Trail.
Trust for Public Land supporters have stepped up to ensure public
access to over 140 places along "the A.T.," including
these ten spots for offbeat adventures.

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An off-the-beaten-path destination is calling your name!

A hiker walks along the railing of a bridge while another walks beside
them on the bridge with a waterfall in the background.

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Photo Credit: Isaac Lane Koval, Cavan Images

With America emerging from more than a year and a half under lockdown,
demand for access to nature has never been higher. Data from our
friends at Airbnb shows nearly all the top destinations on its
platform are jumping-off points to outdoor recreation opportunities.
With crowds flocking to the most popular places, here are ten
recommendations for epic adventures.

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In the spotlight

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woman watches.

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Photo Credit: Amber Garrett

This map shows the power of speaking up for public lands

Our supporters helped save the nation's most important source of
federal funding for parks: the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Check
out this interactive map to see (almost) everywhere this program has
been put to use ... and pat yourself on the back for being a crucial
part of the mission to ensure future generations have access to the
country's natural wonders.

EXPLORE THE MAP

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Updates from across the country

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Photo Credit: Julieta Virgini

Atlanta's newest park is ready for prime time

In 2002, a storm lashed Atlanta with days of heavy rain, flooding
hundreds of homes on the city's west side. In the aftermath, we
teamed up with the community and the City of Atlanta to create a new
park that will strengthen the neighborhood while preventing future
disasters. Read Atlanta journalist Tianna Faulkner's
investigation of the story behind the new Cook Park.

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An aerial view of the Los Angeles River shows the future site of the
South Gate Urban Orchard.

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Photo Credit: Champion City

Coming soon: an orchard on the L.A. River

Last weekend, we celebrated the groundbreaking for the South Gate
Urban Orchard. When construction is complete, the 30-acre park will
welcome residents to stroll among fruit trees and explore the ecology
of the ever-changing Los Angeles River.

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Why Outside Matters

Being outside matters to me because it gives me a way to connect with
the very systems of creatures, plants, fungi, and more that support
me.

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Tell us why being outside matters to you for a chance to have your
quote featured in a future newsletter. We'll also give away a Trust
for Public Land water bottle to one randomly selected entry.

SHARE YOUR QUOTE

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More stories for you

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field on the edge of a forest.

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Photo Credit: Jerry and Marcy Monkman

Using open space to benefit New Hampshire communities

Our latest study shows that community forests provide a multitude of
direct benefits to local communities. The future 1,172-acre Dundee
Community Forest in Bartlett and Jackson, New Hampshire, will be
emblematic of the diverse community benefits related to timber,
trails, scenery, flood resilience, and protection of drinking water
that this study demonstrates community forests provide.

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Ways to give

A woman hikes through a grassy mountainside, while a man also hikes
several paces behind.

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Photo Credit: Jeff L. Fox

Your monthly gift can protect more parks and public lands

Winning guaranteed, full, and permanent funding for the Land and Water
Conservation Fund was a major victory for our parks and public lands
... and it's all thanks to support from people like you! But
we still have work to do. You can help create more parks and protect
land by joining our Monthly Giving Society to sustain the fight for
public land year-round.

GIVE NOW

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There's a trail for you West Coasters, too

If you've ever read the book Wild (or seen the movie of the same
name), you're familiar with another one of America's many National
Scenic Trail: the Pacific Crest Trail

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. For more than a decade, we've helped improve and preserve access to
this 2,650-mile gem.

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