Fifteen youth scholarships are available for this summer’s National Scenic and Historic Trails Conference in Franklin, TN from June 27th-July 1st, 2015. Join PCTA, the PNTS and many other organizations in the National Trails System.
In order to encourage young adults to become more involved in the National Trails System, ... Read more
In November 2013, I was fortunate to attend the Partnership for the National Trails System conference in Tucson, Ariz., as one of 15 Trail Apprentices. “Since its inception in 2009,” explains PNTS board member and Trail Apprentice Coordinator, Teresa Martinez, “the PNTS Trail Apprentice Program has brought over 65 young ... Read more
Last week, Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell issued a Secretarial Order to expand programs that connect America’s young people to the great outdoors.
We’re heavily involved with connecting youth to the great outdoors. In 2013, 39% of the PCT’s 81,000 trail maintenance volunteer hours were accomplished by partnerships, youth ... Read more
Korbi Thalhammer is a PCTA volunteer and will be thru-hiking this year. Before he leaves, Korbi will be helping out with various projects around our Sacramento office. You’ll see blog posts from him in the coming months. If you’d like to pitch him an idea, email it to [email protected]. I ... Read more
Chalk up Tehachapi, Calif., as one of the best trail towns. Middle school teacher Christy “Rockin” Rosander is creating lesson plans and teaching a ten-week course about the Pacific Crest Trail. We’re right alongside her in hoping that more teachers will do the same.
Two classes of 20 5th graders ... Read more
This spring, join us in updating the Pacific Crest Trail Association’s strategic plan. We’re seeking input from our members, donors, partners, volunteers and from all those who use and enjoy the Pacific Crest Trail. Please provide your thoughts, through this online form, before March 15.
Our strategic plan helps guide ... Read more
This is Adam Higelin reporting on my first day volunteering for “Hike the Hill” 2013. I’m 15 years old and I am a sophomore at Norco High School in southern California.
Our first day was Monday and it definitely came at us quickly. The highlight of my day was getting ... Read more
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