Tag Archives: New Jersey

Mahwah’s Historic Preservation Commission Honors Trail Conference with Heritage Award

Posted on January 22, 2016 by Trail Walker

At the Mahwah council meeting on Jan. 21, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference was honored for our work in restoring the Darlington Schoolhouse and repurposing the historic building as our new headquarters. Presented by Commission Chair Barbara Shanley and members Anne … Continue reading →

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My Experience Interning at the Trail Conference (I Didn’t Even Need Hiking Boots!)

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Trail Walker

By Elissa D’Aries, Former New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Intern As a not-outdoorsy literature major who would admittedly rather be sitting inside rereading Jane Eyre than hiking Bear Mountain, I never imagined interning at the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. … Continue reading →

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Black Bear Encounter on Cedar Swamp Trail

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Trail Walker

By: David Day, West Jersey Trail Crew Co-Leader First published in the Winter 2016 edition of Trail Walker On Nov. 14, the Trail Conference’s West Jersey Trail Crew was working in Wawayanda State Park on the long-term project of refurbishing the … Continue reading →

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Ask a Trail Builder: What’s Up With All the Hammers?

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Trail Walker

By Ama Koenigshof, Trail Builder and Educator Why all the hammers?  Do you really need them to build trails? Hammers are an essential tool in trail construction, especially when dry stone masonry is involved. But the variety can be overwhelming. Hammers … Continue reading →

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New Bridge Completed Over Stony Brook in Stokes State Forest

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Trail Walker

By Jean Brennan, Member of the West Jersey Trail Crew In the spring of 2015, the West Jersey Trail Crew began work in Stokes State Forest on a new realignment of the Stony Brook and Blue Mountain trails, including a … 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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Support Your Favorite Trails on #GivingTuesday

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Trail Walker

  The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference’s #GivingTuesday Challenge Week is the perfect time to donate to trails this holiday season. Thanks to a 1-1 match from the Janet Ross Fund, every dollar you donate to the Trail Conference during … Continue reading →

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Double Your Gift to the Trail Conference During Our #GivingTuesday Challenge

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Trail Walker

Double your donation to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference on #GivingTuesday—without digging deeper into your own pockets! Thanks to a 1-1 match from the Janet Ross Fund, every dollar you donate during the Trail Conference’s 2015 #GivingTuesday Challenge Week … Continue reading →

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What We Can Learn About Bear Safety from Western Parks

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Trail Walker

By Sona Mason, West Hudson Program Coordinator Backpacking in the Western States is quite an eye-opening experience when it comes to the topic of bears. Here in the East, we’re almost apologetic to the public about nuisance bears—entire parks are … 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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