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Friend of The Trust for Public
Land,
To experience the most of what our country has to offer, we asked
fellow Trust for Public Land staff for the best adventure spots to add
to your bucket list for 2020, and here are their top picks.
What do all these amazing places have in common? They were all
protected in part thanks to advocates like you and funding from the
Land and Water Conservation Fund - America's best parks
and conservation program!
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Bonneville Shoreline Trail, Utah
The Bonneville Shoreline Trail is uniquely located on the slopes of
the Wasatch Range, where it offers easy access to locals and visitors
of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. The spectacular gold and red
hills of fall make any visit worthwhile. And in winter, the trails are
perfect for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, when the air is
crisp and the snowy foothills command a remarkable view.
~ Sabra
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The Chattahoochee, Georgia
The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is the premiere
adventure spot for outdoor water recreation in the Atlanta area. Enjoy
a leisurely canoe ride down the river, go fly fishing in the clear
waters, or jump in a raft with friends and family to take in views of
the forested cliffs and bluffs lining the river. If water isn't
your thing - there are beautiful hiking trails within the
recreation area and along the riverbank to explore.
~ T.J.
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Jim Jeffords State Forest, Vermont
Not far from the Appalachian Trail in central Vermont, the Jim
Jeffords State Forest draws hikers, skiers, hunters, and anglers with
verdant northern hardwoods, meadows, and wetlands. In winter months,
no roads are plowed - making the quiet wooded lands a great spot
for fresh tracks.
~ Kara
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Balcones Canyonlands, Texas
The Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge is an expanse of
juniper forests and oak savannahs, steep limestone canyons, and sunny
meadows - all in easy reach of Austin, Texas. While hiking into
the beauty of the refuge and with some patience, you may spot an
endangered golden-cheeked warbler in an Ashe Juniper tree.
~ Mike
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Superior National Forest, Minnesota
The Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, nestled into Superior
National Forest, is a must for any adventurer, and is also the most
visited wilderness area in the country. Paddle and portage a canoe
across seemingly endless canoe routes, or hike along the North Country
National Scenic Trail to enjoy the fresh scent of pine trees. A note
- you will need a permit to enter the wilderness area -
but this wild landscape is well worth the effort.
~ Denise
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Friend, you
can help protect more public lands like these. Send this important
letter to your representatives today.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund has been the lifeblood of over
45,000 state and local park projects, including the places above. The
future of public lands like these are counting on you,
Friend. Sign
now and urge your members of Congress to support full funding for the
Land and Water Conservation Fund today!
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