As more people venture into the outdoors, properly protecting our food and other scented items is becoming more important than ever. It’s a popular belief when camping in the backcountry that we protect our food from wildlife for our own benefit—but in this video, BearVault owner Tracy Twist explains ... Read more
Black Folks Camp Too is an organization whose mission is to promote unity in the outdoors while getting more of the Black community out enjoying nature. Created by founder Earl B. Hunter, Jr. and Steven Reinhold, the Unity Blaze is a symbol of respect and acceptance that means “Treat ... Read more
We are grateful to our friends at Z-Packs for their commitment to the National Scenic Trails. In the video below, Matt Favero talks more about their “Giving Back Together” campaign. Thank you Z-Packs!
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The PCTA is happy to announce that Chris Rylee, of Sacramento, California, has joined us in a new marketing and communications role for the organization. Existing marketing and communications director Scott Wilkinson will continue with a focus on content creation, while Chris will focus on strategy and building our capacity ... Read more
The PCTA is sponsoring Crystal’s Footprints for Change Hike for Justice this summer on the Pacific Crest Trail portion of the Great Western Loop. Crystal is sharing her experience to encourage members of the PCT community to become more aware and more mindful of ourselves. We hope that you respect ... Read more
It’s been a busy past few weeks of packing—and today the PCTA is moving its Sacramento, California headquarters. The move, required by an expiring lease, is to a nearby Sacramento office building (so if you plan to visit or meet with us in person the directions are almost identical).
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The PCTA is sponsoring Crystal’s Footprints for Change Hike for Justice this summer on the Pacific Crest Trail portion of the Great Western Loop. Crystal is sharing her experience to encourage members of the PCT community to become more aware and more mindful of ourselves. We hope that you respect ... Read more
USDA Forest Service press release:
VALLEJO, Calif., — Sept. 14, 2021. The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will end the regional closure order affecting National Forests in California at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15, two days prior to the original end date of Sept. 17. However, forest-wide closures ... Read more