People are hiking longer than ever, thanks to advances in healthcare, robotics, and strength, agility, and mobility training. On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, author, hike leader, and New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Director of Donor Advising, Don Weise, joined fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Angelo Mannino, MD, of the Atlantic Health System for a lively discussion on orthopedic insights
We are thrilled to honor Robert (Bob) Ross at our 2024 Annual Gala for his extraordinary contributions to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Bob’s steadfast dedication to preserving open spaces and advancing our regional trails has profoundly impacted our mission and the communities we serve. Bob Ross has had four careers: farmer, New York
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Our Conservation Corps program creates leaders in environmental conservation. For proof, just take a look at the Trail Conference staff!
There is no better feeling than positively impacting local communities and the natural environment. While working as a Trail Steward with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Corps this summer, I am proud to have helped personally make those positive impacts. Stationed at parks in the Lower Hudson Valley region of New York State, I’ve been
Road construction along Route 9D at the tunnel near the Breakneck Ridge Trailhead is resulting in the closure of the Brook Trail in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. NYS Parks shares the following: “Due to construction, the Brook Trail (Red Trail) is CLOSED between the Cornish Connector Trail and Route 9D. Access to the trailhead, Route 9D,
The Morris County Park Commission has implemented extensive changes to the trail network at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, with Trail Conference volunteer assistance. Before hiking, be sure to download the new map from Morris County’s website.
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We recently caught up with Kuumba Edwards, a member of the 2023 Conservation Corps’ Taconic Trail Crew, who fully embraced the Corps experience. Kuumba lived at the Welch Trail Education Center in Harriman State Park, where many of our Corps members reside, and completed the full 900-hour service term from May to late October last year. Thanks for catching up with
As we approach New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (June 3rd-9th), what better time to highlight some wonderful native plant species for your landscaping and gardens? Want to learn more about NYISAW and how to get involved? Visit nyis.info/nyisaw While considering which plants to choose for your home or community, take a little time to learn about the
Ten months after the historic storm that led to its closure, the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain State Park will reopen for Memorial Day weekend 2024. Additionally, the previously closed sections of the Major Welch and Suffern-Bear Mountain trails will also be open to hikers. Some trail closures remain in effect. Even where trails are passable, the shaded area is
Shaun’s journey of recovery and self-discovery has been closely tied to the trails he’s hiked. Struggling with addiction and depression, Shaun’s life felt like an endless winter — “an ongoing darkness where every task felt like climbing a mountain” — until he found solace in the wilderness. Shaun completed a recovery program for addiction in 2015 and, inspired by stories from
