Subaru is committed to giving back to local charities and doing their part to protect the environment. That philanthropic spirit is helping to fuel the training and support of Trail Conference volunteers this season. Liberty Family of Dealerships Shares the Love During Subaru of America’s annual Share the Love event, Liberty Subaru in Emerson, N.J., once again named the
In partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC), the Trail Conference spearheaded the revitalization of kiosk signage along the Appalachian Trail at the popular Pochuck Boardwalk in New Jersey. The new signs were installed this spring. The kiosks installed near Pochuck in 2018 were always intended to become “mini exhibits” about the Appalachian Trail and
By now, our Moved by Nature, United by Trails slogan has come through your inbox once or twice and you’ve seen it in a couple of previous Trail Walkers. I have heard so many positive responses to this messaging. It has resonated with our members, volunteers, staff, and supporters. When I reflect on my outdoor life and the world that we all
In May, volunteers Moe Lemire, David Hans, Greg Calabrese, and Barbara DeLade drove 670 miles through the night to Damascus, Va., to celebrate and promote the Trail Conference’s work along the Appalachian Trail at the 34th annual Trail Days festival. Our main message to current thru-hikers, past thru-hikers, and A.T. lovers was Protect the Land You Love. We
This spring, the West Jersey Trail Crew got off to a busy start. So far, we have installed two larger stone-step stream crossings on the Deep Root Trail in Stokes State Forest, as well as several smaller ones along the way. Then it was more step-stones along the Stony Brook Trail in Stokes, and servicing and installing water bars and
“Our fearless Clipping Brigade tackled several trail sections in Morristown National Historical Park to clip back invasive barberry and multiflora rose (all with many stickers) to widen the trail,” reports Trail Chair/Crew Leader Estelle Anderson. “Their efforts were rewarded with many brownies!” The volunteers, still smiling after all that work, from left: Trail Chair/Crew Leader Bob Jonas,
The Trail Conference has been awarded a $250 Corporate Sponsorship from ExtremeTerrain in support of National Trails Day. ExtremeTerrain had previously awarded $250 in 2019 from their Clean Trail Grant Program. The $250 sponsorship will contribute to our Trail Building & Maintenance Fund. As we celebrate National Trails Day and welcome the arrival of summer, we
Why do we donate to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference? There are many reasons, but let my dear wife Dr. Katy Elwyn and I, Georg Budenbender, just share a few important points. We have been hiking and enjoying the great outdoors for decades. Katy’s hiking goes back to her grandmother, who hiked or “tramped” as
While the Neversink River Unique Area has become a popular hiking destination in recent years, the stone ruins found in the area date back to the 1800s. Trail Conference volunteer, Nancy Bachana, along with Henry and Gordon MacAdam of the One Room School Houses project, have been working to unearth the history behind the ruins, old roads,
Meet Charlie Gadol, Trail Conference volunteer, Board member, and race organizer. He’s hiking the Long Path this summer in support of our mission. As an active participant in advancing the Trail Conference’s mission, Charlie Gadol has decided to put his feet to the test—hiking 375 miles of the Long Path—to benefit the organization. This summer,
This Trail Walker is about people—the people of the Trail Conference, and the people we serve. When I think about this organization, I am astounded by the dedication of our volunteers, staff, Board, and supporters. And when I think about outdoor recreation these days, I am blown away by the number of people I see. There are
Trail running has exploded in popularity, providing a new way for people to fall in love with trails. Those of us who are not runners may be pleasantly surprised to learn just how much hikers and trail runners have in common. Both groups share a deep love of nature, passion for adventure, and that physical
