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We've put together a collection of trails and parks for you to explore this summer.
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.
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Ten unforgettable adventures on the Appalachian Trail
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Photo Credit: Chris Bennett
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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!
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Photo Credit: Isaac Lane Koval, Cavan Images
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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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Photo Credit: Amber Garrett
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This map shows the power of speaking up for public lands
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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.
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Updates from across the country
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Photo Credit: Julieta Virgini
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Atlanta's newest park is ready for prime time
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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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Photo Credit: Champion City
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Coming soon: an orchard on the L.A. River
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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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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.
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Photo Credit: Jerry and Marcy Monkman
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Using open space to benefit New Hampshire communities
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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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Photo Credit: Jeff L. Fox
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Your monthly gift can protect more parks and public lands
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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.
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There's a trail for you West Coasters, too
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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. For more than a decade, we've helped improve and preserve access to this 2,650-mile gem.
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