The Great American Outdoors Act, which fully and permanently funds the Land and Water Conservation Fund, is now the law of the land. The president signed the legislation in a ceremony this morning, a formality given Congress’ overwhelming bipartisan and veto-proof support of the law.
Many thanks to ... Read more
There’s a historic vote scheduled next week in the U.S House of Representatives on a bill that is crucial to the future of the Pacific Crest Trail and America’s public lands. We need your voice to help get the bill over the finish line.
The House is on the verge ... Read more
In a watershed moment for America’s public lands, the U.S. Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act on June 17 by a vote of 73-25.
The legislation includes full and permanent funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and billions of dollars to tackle a huge maintenance backlog ... Read more
The U.S. Senate will begin considering the Great American Outdoors Act on Monday, June 8. We are at a crucial crossroads for this important legislation as the bill needs 60 votes Monday in favor of moving forward to a real debate.
The Great American Outdoors Act, S. 3422, includes billions ... Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Taking care of the Pacific Crest Trail is not just about clearing logs, cutting back brush or moving rocks. It’s also about building long-term support for our mission with elected leaders and land managers.
We’d all probably rather be outside in our hiking boots getting dirty. But ... Read more
It’s always a special time when the Pacific Crest Trail community gathers. After all, we care about this great trail and we’re working together to do something to ensure that it is the best it can be.
During the PCTA’s Annual Meeting, held Saturday, April 27, 2019, at PCTA headquarter ... Read more
WASHINGTON, D.C. — PCTA staff and volunteers spent most of the week on Capitol Hill talking to Congressional delegates from California, Oregon and Washington about public lands and the Pacific Crest Trail and how important it is for the federal government to support the work we do together to take ... Read more
“While shopping for my first overnight backpack, my 16-year old self stumbled upon none other than an early trail guide: Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California. I didn’t know what the PCT was, nor could I envision how a trail extending from Mexico to Canada could even exist. Nonetheless, I left ... Read more
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