The Trail Conference welcomes Tori to our trail family and wishes Geoff and Jennifer the best of luck on their next adventure. Victoria (“Tori”) Finn Tori joined the Trail Conference in August as our new Conservation Corps Manager. After graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in sociology and women’s and gender studies, Tori joined AmeriCorps Vista
Since 1920, the Trail Conference has been partnering with land managers and mobilizing volunteers and advocates to protect the trails and natural areas that belong to us all. Meet the organizations that will be celebrated at our Annual Benefit + Auction as leaders who are assisting the Trail Conference in building the next generation of trail
There’s no better time to get out and explore your favorite trails than fall, when the air is crisp and cool and you are surrounded by amazing colors. Susan Magnano of PhoTour Adventures has created a fall photography guide with tips and tricks for capturing your next autumn adventure. PrepareUse the Trail Conference’s Hike Finder Map to scout your
As a nonprofit, the work we do is only made possible through the support of donors who believe in the power of connecting people with nature. Our gratitude goes to the following sponsors who are allowing our programs to thrive, and with their funds, are making a positive impact on the trails and parks that
New Jersey’s state parks and forests are about to get a boost to their funding, and it’s thanks to the work of the Keep it Green Coalition. The Keep It Green Coalition (KIG) is a group composed of representatives from over 150 organizations with a common interest in New Jersey’s open spaces. The Coalition’s members engage in
On Aug. 27, delegates from the Korea Forest Service visited Trail Conference Headquarters to learn about public forest management practices in the United States. Hosted by our partners at the Bergen County Park System, the visiting officials learned about the county’s tree management program, as well as the Trail Conference’s invasive species management efforts and our trail maintenance
With support from REI, the Trail Conference invited agency partners and leaders in the hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding communities to discuss the opportunities and challenges of building and stewarding multi-use trails. This Trail Chat was held Aug. 9 at the Sterling Forest State Park Visitor Center. Our day began with a discussion on multi-use trails and
One of New York State Park’s Commissioners once said, “Don’t hide your uglies; let people know you have problems. Then tell how you will fix them, and go and do it.” She led one of the biggest efforts to improve NYS parks—and it’s time the Trail Conference followed her lead. As the Trail Conference prepares
Trails in the Catskills are cared for by volunteers who are outdoor-lovers just like you! Late last year, the Trail Conference signed a new 5-year Catskill Forest Preserve Trail and Lean-to Maintenance Volunteer Service Agreement (VSA) with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). This renewed commitment comes at a time when visitation and tourism to the area
At its July meeting, the New Jersey Highlands Council voted to award a contract to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to provide digital mapping and to create a trail and roadside signage system for the New Jersey portion of the Highlands Trail. The project is expected to be finished by early 2021. “The New Jersey portion of
Thank you for giving back to the trails you love by supporting the Trail Conference’s mission. Great trail experiences are made possible through the passion and generosity of outdoor enthusiasts who know the value of connecting with nature—people like you! Thanks to the support of our trail community, we raised more than $39,000 in two
This past spring, in the Catskill Mountains just north of the Forest Preserve, one of our partner organizations, the Long Path North Hiking Club (LPNHC), identified the need to replace rotted raised bog treads on the Long Path in Schoharie County. Marcus Capobianco of Boy Scout Troop 56 in Lawyersville, N.Y., answered the call for help with his proposal to design
