196 Miles, 26,000 Blazes: A Landmark Volunteer Achievement in Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks
Recently, we gathered with conservation partners to celebrate an incredible trail victory: 196 miles of trails fully reblazed in Harriman and Bear Mountain State Parks!
Following a recent merger, Avenza Maps is undergoing significant changes that will affect trail users across the region, including those who navigate with the Trail Conference’s digital maps. Here’s what we know so far.
On May 10, 2026, Kumi Redpath completed a record-shattering run to set a new overall supported fastest known time (FKT) on the Long Path, New York’s signature long-distance trail.
We’re paws-itively delighted to share our new video for the Volunteer Dog Surveyor Program, introducing you to the people and pups who help protect our public trails.
Exciting news! Thanks to a generous NYS DEC grant, the Trail Conference is strengthening our Conservation Dogs Program to fight invasive species throughout the Hudson Valley.
Recently, our Stewardship team joined conservation partners across the region to co-organize a transformative event—Restoring the Living Landscape Together!
Want your summer to rock? Join the Trail Conference Conservation Corps and gain hands-on experience in trail construction and outdoor leadership.
DEC has released its draft policy to improve access to the outdoors for people with mobility issues—and the public is invited to share their feedback.
Love exploring Depew Park and Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill, New York? We want your input — take our trail survey today!
Our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is here! Our holiday gift guide is packed with popular guidebooks and maps and plenty of Trail Conference apparel and gear for the outdoors-loving folks in your life. A special holiday sale from December 1 through December 8 is now over, but members still receive their great discounts year-round! Shop…
Teamwork makes the trail dream work in Harriman State Park, where our Conservation Corps crews are improving pathways for future generations.
Verkeerderkill Falls and 134 acres of surrounding wilderness is now permanently protected—thanks to a powerful partnership of advocates and allies.
