Through last year’s Subaru Share the Love Program, Liberty Subaru was able to direct over $41,000 to the Trail Conference! Your participation in the program this year can help raise even more funds for great trails and healthy parks. Plans to buy or lease a new car? During Subaru of America’s annual Share the Love event, Liberty Subaru in Emerson,
As we enter our second century of service, we are in many ways entering a new era. This has been a year of unprecedented challenges, but when thinking about our Centennial, I see the strength of this organization. I see hope. I see the remarkable ways we have adapted to provide great trail experiences to the millions of people
Celebrating the Trail Conference at 100. On Oct. 19, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference turns 100 years old—a special occasion for any organization. Yet there will be no cake, no gala—not this year, circumstances considering. It is certainly not how we envisioned our Centennial celebration in the years leading up to this moment, but
ent loop hikes, these improvements have also included strategic new trail connections that opened up expanded hiking possibilities. In areas seeing spiking visitation and persistent issues with lost hikers, these changes have helped keep novice trail users safe while providing more opportunities for veteran outdoor enthusiasts. It’s a win-win for everyone. This year, additional trail networks are receiving similar attention. Based on
Spotted lanternfly (SLF) has been found in New York and New Jersey—and you need to be aware of the threat it poses to our region. First discovered in Berks County, Pa., in 2014, these planthoppers are native to China, India, and Vietnam. They are thought to have arrived in the States as egg masses on
Several trail improvements, which aim to make the trails easier to follow, have been completed throughout Abram S. Hewitt State Forest. The improvements include changing blaze colors and creating new trails. This “Completed Major Trail Changes” map shows the trail system in Abram S. Hewitt State Forest as completed on September 17, 2020. Please take a moment to review this map, and photograph
Several trail improvements, which aim to make the trails easier to follow, have been completed throughout Ramapo Mountain State Forest. The improvements include changing blaze colors and creating new trails. This “Completed Major Trail Changes” map shows the trail system in Ramapo Mountain State Forest as completed on September 17, 2020. Please take a moment to review this map, and photograph or
The New York State Recreation and Park Society recognized the Trail Conference and the Town of Yorktown on August 25 for work maintaining and protecting trails in the community. On behalf of the Trail Conference, longtime volunteers Jane and Walt Daniels accepted the Outstanding Corporate Partnership Award for the collaboration they have spearheaded on about 50 miles of trails
As the invasive insect spotted lanternfly (SLF) encroaches closer and closer to New York State forests and agriculture, New York state agencies have made finding and intercepting SLF before it can reach New York a priority. And now that the nearest infestation is only 25 miles from the border, early detection and elimination of SLF infestations
The local outdoor community has shown its incredible perseverance and resiliency throughout the COVID-19 crisis. We checked in with a few of our favorite trailside businesses to see how they have been weathering the quarantine storm. Hudson North Cider Co. In February, Graft Cider launched a new cider brand with the focus of protecting Hudson Valley trails: Hudson North Cider Co. Their
With enthusiastic new trail users now seeking more ways to be active and find peace in nature, our Steward program is in even higher demand than ever before. We have a responsibility to teach Leave No Trace principles to protect visitors and protect the land. Preparing novice hikers to responsibly enjoy the outdoors will be
No more boots will be lost in the mud at The Outlet at Terrace Pond thanks to a floating walkway and the efforts of volunteers. Terrace Pond, an area of great natural beauty, is a popular hiking destination in Wawayanda State Park. It draws people of all ages and experience levels to enjoy some of the finest scenery that
