Wildlife corridors are trails of a sort, and TPL's L Bar project has protected habitat across more than 54,000 acres in New Mexico. That means plenty of room for wildlife to move through areas that might otherwise be broken up by development. Protecting this land (to open on a future date) also guarantees public access, which is especially important to members of Indigenous groups who value the area for its cultural significance. |
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In Graham County, Arizona, a donation of trail easements and the recently completed, community-based master plan will provide the foundation for the construction of a 5-mile linear park and trail along the Gila River. This project will provide riverside recreation access for local residents and increase ecotourism, benefiting the nearby rural communities. |
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Congress is considering three bills that will expand our country’s trails and access to nature: the Bonneville Shoreline Trail Advancement Act (S.1222/H.R.2551), the Continental Divide Trail Completion Act (H.R.5118), and the Transportation Alternatives Enhancement Act (H.R.463). Send a letter to your members of Congress today to help transform the future of our trails! |
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Updates from across the Country
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We’ve teamed up with the city of Bridgeport, Connecticut, to create a 20-mile greenway with an emphasis on climate resilience, environmental justice, and recreation. Situated at low elevation in a 100-year floodplain, the city is at risk as storms get stronger. Our Bridgeport Waterfront Pathway offers alternative transportation options and a place to play while creating a more resilient city. |
Skiers and snowboarders know the Mad River Valley for its snowy recreational opportunities. But summer’s sunny skies and lush vegetation bring hiking, birding, and other ways to play. These are just some of many reasons we helped add 600 acres to the Green Mountain National Forest, including a section of the cherished Catamount Trail and portions of the iconic Long Trail’s surrounding forest. |
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Share why you're thankful for the outdoors for a chance to be featured in a future newsletter. |
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Join our Monthly Giving Society today. Your dependable monthly gift will help us accomplish our aggressive five-year goals to save one million acres of land, protect 1,000 miles of rivers, and connect or build 1,000 miles of trails by 2025.
You will receive special benefits including quarterly email updates to keep you informed about the impact of your support. |
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Champing at the bit to get out on the Appalachian Trail? We are too! We want to make sure that muddy trails are the only thing keeping you away, so we’re working to protect the wilderness experience along the Appalachian Trail by protecting places like Hudson Farm—located just steps away. |
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