National Park Service Seeks Public Comment On Buckeye National Scenic Trail
Public comments are encouraged by the NPS on the Buckeye National Scenic Trail Feasibility Study.
- By justin.housman - January 7th, 2025 2:25am
North Country National Scenic Trail
Three National Scenic Trails Are Country’s Newest National Parks
The National Park System has grown by three units, as the Ice Age, New England, and North Country national scenic trails have been officially designated parts of the system.
- By NPT Staff - December 8th, 2023 2:30am
The Overlooked Promise Of The National Trails System
When we think about the National Park System, we don't always think of National Scenic Trails being part of the system, which is a huge mistake. Some of the country's greatest hiking trails are part of the system. Trails such as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the North Country National Scenic Trail, even the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2024 2:19pm
New Long-Distance Trail Could Be In The Offing For Hikers With Time On Their Hands
For hikers with an inordinate amount of time on their hands, good feet and extra boots, a trail stretching nearly 7,000 miles and meandering through 21 states might soon be ready for them. Put another way, you could walk through the woods and across the prairies from North Dakota to Georgia.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 20th, 2018 1:15am
Northern Tier Senators Want A Little National Park Service Love
A clutch of U.S. senators from the northern tier of the United States is seeking some love from the National Park Service via their National Scenic Trails Parity Act, which is designed to formally make three national scenic trails part of the National Park System.
- By NPT Staff - May 11th, 2015 3:15am
Legislation Offered That Would Reroute Sections Of North Country Scenic Trail, Connect It With A.T.
Legislation introduced in Congress would, if enacted, one day allow you to walk from North Dakota to Vermont on the North Country Scenic Trail, and then hang a right and head down to Georgia on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
- By NPT Staff - February 12th, 2015 3:10am
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