Category Archives: Appalachian Trail

Long Distance Trails Crew Chief Chris Reyling Named ATC Mid-Atlantic Volunteer of the Year

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Trail Walker

By Members of the Long Distance Trails Crew Congratulations to Long Distance Trails Crew Chief Chris Reyling, who was named Appalachian Trail Conservancy Mid-Atlantic Volunteer of the Year! Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) members submitted the nomination of their crew … Continue reading →

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Where There’s a Hearth, There’s Mirth

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Trail Walker

By Gary Willick, Fulfillment Specialist As an adult, I discovered that most of the people I had known in my hometown of Teaneck, NJ, had moved away; I myself had moved to Closter, NJ. When visiting my parents and the … Continue reading →

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Bard Students Team Up with Long Distance Trails Crew to Help Relocate the Appalachian Trail on Bear Mountain

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Trail Walker

Text by Bob Fuller, Andrea Minoff, and Marty Costello, photos by Andrea Minoff, members of the Long Distance Trails Crew Students supplement sustainable trail design class work with field experience This October, the Trail Conference’s Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) … Continue reading →

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Your Guide to #OptOutside in the New York-New Jersey Region this Black Friday

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Trail Walker

Our partner REI is closing all of its stores on Black Friday, encouraging people to explore the outdoors rather than shop. If you choose to #OptOutside this year, here are three easy ways to plan your adventure in the New York-New … Continue reading →

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New Section of Appalachian Trail on Bear Mountain Opens with Ribbon-Cutting Hike

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Trail Walker

Text and Photos by Andrea Minoff, Assistant to the Long Distance Trails Crew Chief A new section of the Appalachian Trail on the southwest shoulder of Bear Mountain in Harriman/Bear Mountain State Parks was opened this past Saturday, Nov. 14. Long … Continue reading →

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Our 2015 Fall Sale Is Going On Now!

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Trail Walker

Our annual Fall Sale is going on now! Get 35% off Trail Conference maps and books, plus special pricing on combo deals and memberships through Sunday, Nov. 8. Membership $10 off: Individual Supporter: $30, Family Supporter: $40 $10 off: Senior Supporter: $25, Senior … Continue reading →

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Long Distance Trails Crew Nears Completion of Appalachian Trail Relocation on Bear Mountain

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Trail Walker

Text by Bob Fuller and Marty Costello, pictures by Marty Costello, LDTC members New trail goes up through cliffs, climbs a stone ladder, and reaches beautiful views. In March 2015, the Long Distance Trails Crew (LDTC) began work on a … Continue reading →

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50 Years of Recreation in the Delaware Water Gap

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Trail Walker

Among the parks where the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference maintains trails, the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area is unique: It’s the only location the Trail Conference serves that is a designated National Recreation Area, managed by the National … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Voting! REI Donates $66K to the Bear Mountain Trails Project

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Trail Walker

UPDATE: On August 21, REI announced the donation of an extra $10,000 to each project in the Every Trail Connects campaign. That brings our total to $76,145! Thanks to the overwhelming support of our members, volunteers, partners, and friends, the Trail … Continue reading →

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Vote for the Appalachian Trail in REI’s Every Trail Connects Campaign!

Posted on August 14, 2015 by Trail Walker

Vote for the Appalachian Trail in REI’s Every Trail Connects campaign! Since 1920, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference has been connecting people with nature. REI supports our mission, and is donating up to $75,000 to our trail-building project on … Continue reading →

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