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A Closer Look at Snow Fleas
By Hope Rogers, Trail Walker Contributor Although we rarely notice them, snow fleas are all around us on the forest floor, performing their crucial role in the food chain. (Photo credit: Angie Oliver,...
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Bird Count at Closter Nature Center Reveals More Than a Dozen Species
By Steve Kelman, Trail Walker Contributor Downy Woodpecker (Photo credit: Steve Kelman) On what may prove to be one the coldest days of this winter season, a small group of birding enthusiasts gathered...
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“Stay Away from the Woods”: Countering the Idea that Nature Is Unsafe for Our...
By Hank Osborn, Senior Program Coordinator What messages are our children receiving about exploring the outdoors, and how will they affect future efforts to protect our environment? Hank’s son, Knox,...
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Ask a Trail Builder: Understanding Grade Reversals
By Erik Mickelson, Field Manager The trail I maintain has issues with water channeling down the tread. What can be done to fix this? It sounds like your trail has a lack of grade reversals. A “grade...
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Advocacy, Lobbying, and a Call to Action in New Jersey
By Adam Page Taylor, Trail Conference Volunteer You can make a difference! Say “no” to pipelines that create a severe negative impact on local trails. (Photo credit: NorthJersey Pipleine Walkers via...
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Our Trail Builder Goes to Washington
By Ama Koenigshof, Trail Builder and Educator In February, Ama went to Washington, D.C., to meet with representatives and talk about the importance of trails. It’s early February, which means most of...
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Join Photour Adventures for an Earth Day Celebration
Submit your best nature pictures in the Capture the Beauty of the Earth photo contest to be featured at the event! Plus: Enjoy refreshments, wine, a raffle, and more By guest bloggers Susan Magnano and...
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How to Build a Sturdy Dry Stone Trail Structure Using Stones That You Find...
The techniques used in building dry stone walls can be applied during the construction of a number of trail features, including water bars, steps, armoring, and crib walls. By guest blogger Peter...
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The SRT Run/Hike Completes Its Third Year with Record Participation and...
By Ken Posner, SRT Run/Hike Co-founder and Trail Conference Board Member/Volunteer SRT Run/Hike winner Zack Price, left, and fellow 70-mile runner Jason Berry of Bushkill, Pa. The third edition of the...
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Get Outside, Give Back: Giving Tuesday Week 2016
The Trail Conference’s #GivingTuesday Week is the perfect time to skip the holiday crowds, get outside, and support trails this holiday season. When you give the gift of trails Nov. 22 through 29, you...
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