A Year of Gratitude and Growth for Maine’s Trails

The past year has been remarkable for Maine’s trail networks. The overwhelming support for the trails bond last fall immediately fueled the launch of the brand-new Maine Trails Program (MTP). As we enter the holiday season, we have much to be grateful for, especially the dedication of the organizations and volunteers working to make Maine’s trails better.

The Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) moved rapidly to establish the program. Bureau staff not only defined the new program and application process but also took their show on the road, offering workshops and trainings around the state and online. Meanwhile, the MTC (with the support of the Natural Resources Council of Maine) ramped up our MTP Task Force and Ambassador volunteer network to support applicants.

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