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December 18, 2007
Green Ridge State Forest Becomes Part Of The Great Eastern Trail
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On of the most significant developments resulting from American Hiking Society's Southeast Trail Program based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is the formation, naming and coordination of the Great Eastern Trail. It has truly been a privilege to work closely with groups like the Florida Trail Association, Alabama Hiking Trail Society, Alabama Trails Association, Georgia Pinhoti Trail Association, Cumberland Trail Conference, Pine Mountain Trail Club, Appalachian Trail Conservancy, West Virginia Scenic Trails Association, Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (PATC), Mid State Trail Association, Standing Stone Trail Club, Keystone Trails Association, and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference.
It has also been a distinct pleasure working with Francis "Champ" Zumbrun of the Green Ridge State Forest. His passion, desire and leadership on behalf of the Maryland DNR Forest Service has been inspiring. From day one, Francis saw the Great Eastern Trail as an opportunity to get people outside so that they can see first hand the value of protected open space. Thank you Francis!
I would also be remiss not to mention the support we have received from the National Park Service, the USDA Forest Service, as well as Georgia and Tennessee State Parks.
As 2007 comes to a close, I would like to urge all hikers and open space advocates to contact one of the trail clubs above, and get involved with the effort to build and maintain the Great Eastern Trail.
Another way to support the Great Eastern Trail is to make a donation to the Great Eastern Trail Association. Your contributions are needed
You can also support the work of American Hiking Society by becoming a member today. In addition to supporting our work on the Great Eastern Trail possible, your membership also supports trails all across America. Plus, you'll receive some great membership benefits including a subscription to American Hiker and Backpacker Magazine.
Thank you, and Happy Trails!
Great Eastern Trail | By Jeffrey Hunter | 10:37 AM
