By Laura Johnston, PCTA P3 Hiker (2017)
The Pacific Crest Trail’s half-century birthday on Oct. 2 has me thinking about how much the trail means to me, someone born 14 years after it was established. I thru-hiked the trail and fell in love with it, but I also a discovered ... Read more
The 1964 Land and Water Conservation Fund, the country’s most important conservation funding program, is set to expire on Sunday, Sept. 30, unless Congress renews it.
We have a week to save this program that is crucial to the PCT’s long-term protection.For the Pacific Crest Trail, the expiration of ... Read more
Today we celebrate National Public Lands Day, a time for all of us who love the outdoors to take a moment and reflect on the great gift that is our system of public lands.
We’ve got a lot to be thankful for, and a lot to celebrate. This year marks ... Read more
In a bipartisan approach to land protection, the House Natural Resource Committee on Thursday advanced a bill that would permanently reauthorize the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund.
This is great news for the Pacific Crest Trail.
With the committee vote, the legislation to renew the country’s most important land ... Read more
A new threat could bring development projects along the Pacific Crest Trail, diminishing or destroying the peace and serenity of your next day hike, backpacking trip or horseback ride in your favorite national forest.
Several bills being championed in Congress and other initiatives being pursued in some states would allow ... Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Part of the PCTA’s work to protect and care for the Pacific Crest Trail happens far from the beauty and calm of your favorite backcountry campsite.
Every February, PCTA volunteers and staff make the long cross-country journey to Washington, D.C., where we meet with members of Congress ... Read more
A bill that would amend the 1964 Wilderness Act to allow mountain bikes in wilderness had its first hearing Thursday on Capitol Hill.
The House Natural Resources Committee’s Subcommittee on Federal Lands did not vote on H.R. 1349, but it’s clear that conservation groups have a sustained fight on their ... Read more
The 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Association Photo Contest is open.
Please consider sending in your best photos from the trail. We’ll use them throughout the year in our publications and promotional materials to illustrate the beauty and experience the PCT provides. Your volunteer photos help protect the PCT for future ... Read more
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