Appalachian Trail Conservancy Celebrates 80 Years Preserving the World's Most Famous Long-Distance Hiking Trail.HARPERS FERRY Harpers Ferry, town (1990 pop. 308), Jefferson co., easternmost W Va., at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers; inc. 1763. The town is a tourist attraction, known for its history and its scenic beauty. John Brown's seizure of the U.S. , W. Va. -- Conservation Group Raises National Profile with New Name, New Image and New Plan for Inviting Outdoor Enthusiasts to "Join the Journey" Join the journey. That's the invitation the new Appalachian Trail Appalachian Trail, officially Appalachian National Scenic Trail, hiking path, 2,144 mi (3,450 km) long, passing through 14 states, E United States. Conservancy (ATC ATC Air Traffic Control ATC Average Total Cost ATC Certified Athletic Trainer ATC At the Center (Hartford, Maine retreat center) ATC Applied Technology Council ATC All Things Considered ) is extending to millions of outdoor enthusiasts as it celebrates 80 years of caring for the world's most famous long-distance hiking trail. The call to "join the journey" is the centerpiece of the nonprofit organization's new campaign inviting new audiences to experience one of America's natural treasures, celebrate its cultural heritage, and help maintain and protect it. "The Appalachian Trail is a beloved American icon," said David Startzell, executive director of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, previously known as the Appalachian Trail Conference. "But the trail faces new threats and needs constant attention to conserve its beautiful vistas, cultural landmarks and endangered species endangered species, any plant or animal species whose ability to survive and reproduce has been jeopardized by human activities. In 1999 the U.S. government, in accordance with the U.S. for future generations." Working in close coordination with the National Park Service and 30 dedicated maintaining clubs, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy has unique oversight of the mountain-top trail, conceived in 1925 by forester Benton MacKaye Benton MacKaye (1879-1975), American forester, planner, and conservationist. A cofounder of The Wilderness Society, he is best known as the originator of the Appalachian Trail (AT), an idea he presented in his 1921 article, An Appalachian Trail: A Project in Regional Planning. to be an outdoor refuge from city living. Running 2,175 miles from Maine to Georgia, the A.T. is the nation's longest, most accessible National Park, within easy reach of some 90 million people along the Eastern seaboard. Its corridor of 250,000 acres is home to hundreds of cultural markers and some 350 rare or endangered en·dan·ger tr.v. en·dan·gered, en·dan·ger·ing, en·dan·gers 1. To expose to harm or danger; imperil. 2. To threaten with extinction. plants and animals Plants and Animals are a Canadian indie-rock band from Montreal, comprised of guitarist-vocalists Warren Spicer and Nic Basque, and drummer-vocalist Matthew Woodley.[1] They are signed to Secret City Records. . Coincident co·in·ci·dent adj. 1. Occupying the same area in space or happening at the same time: a series of coincident events. See Synonyms at contemporary. 2. with its name change emphasizing the expanded focus on conservation, the ATC also unveiled several new organizational and communications initiatives designed to broaden its education and outreach efforts. --New Conservation Department. The formation of a new conservation department, consolidating land trust and land management programs under the direction of Mari Omland, focuses the resources of the ATC and its clubs and partners around protecting the A.T. amid changing climates, demographics and technologies. Routine threats include proposed gas lines, highway projects, wireless towers and expanding housing developments. --New Volunteer Partnerships. Devoting more resources to support volunteers and staff members at the regional level, the ATC has created four active new advisory groups to coordinate volunteer activity with its regional directors. --New Programs. The ATC is developing new and enhanced programs to engage teams of citizen-scientists in monitoring air and water quality, tracking animal activity, and documenting natural and cultural resources. --New Magazine and Web Site. A new magazine for ATC members, dubbed dub 1 tr.v. dubbed, dub·bing, dubs 1. To tap lightly on the shoulder by way of conferring knighthood. 2. To honor with a new title or description. 3. A.T. Journeys, and an overhauled Web site with an integrated marketplace (www.appalachiantrail.org) make it easier to find helpful information, merchandise and opportunities to participate in the trail experience. --New Identity. The ATC's new identity and tagline, for use with a new family of communications materials, is designed to reflect the trail's heritage and inspire enjoyment of its vistas. It also complements the trail's classic diamond-shaped icon. Unveiling these initiatives before more than 800 members at the ATC's 80th anniversary celebration this weekend in Johnson City Johnson City. 1 Village (1990 pop. 16,890), Broome co., S N.Y., in a tricity area including Endicott and Binghamton; inc. 1892. It has been noted for its Endicott-Johnson shoes. , Tenn., David Startzell underscored the idea that the Appalachian Trail, perhaps more than any other scenic footpath, is a unique part of the American experience American Experience (sometimes abbreviated AmEx) is a television program airing on the PBS network in the United States. The program airs documentaries about important or interesting events and people in American history, many of which have won impressive , and that its future depends on the public's shared ownership of its care. "The story of the Appalachian Trail is the story of a journey," he said. "Eighty years after Benton MacKaye's vision, after three great phases of building, maintaining and protecting the Trail's corridor, we now begin a fourth chapter to make the Trail a significant cultural and community resource." "Our new name, new conservation department and new programs will not only make it easier for people to join us on this journey," Startzell continued. "It will help ensure that the Appalachian Trail remains a magical place for generations to come." What You Can Do: Five Easy Ways to "Join the Journey" The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is inviting the public to "join the journey" with a host of convenient ways to connect with, and experience, the Appalachian Trail. More details can be found on the organization's Web site: www.appalachiantrail.org. --Hike it. Escape your routine. Plan a day hike or weekend hike with your family. The ATC offers a host of planning guides to kick-start your A.T. adventures, whether you're a beginner or veteran ridgerunner. --Preserve it. Help protect the trail for future generations by becoming an ATC member or making a contribution to support trail conservation. --Dig it. From cleaning campsites and monitoring water quality to relocating footpaths, the ATC needs your help maintaining the trail and offers short-term volunteer opportunities in your area. --Give it. Give the gift of the outdoors to friends and loved ones loved ones npl → seres mpl queridos loved ones npl → proches mpl et amis chers loved ones love npl . The ATC offers gift memberships that include merchandise discounts, and a free subscription to A.T. Journeys, the ATC's members-only magazine, among other benefits. --Share it. We want to hear about your journeys. The ATC is collecting stories and photographs that capture trail visitors' favorite A.T. moments. Send them to the editor of A.T. Journeys for possible inclusion in the magazine and on the Web. Email journeys@appalachiantrail.org. EDITOR'S NOTE Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : HIGH-RESOLUTION A.T. IMAGES AND LOGO ART FILES OF THE ATC'S NEW IDENTITY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. About Appalachian Trail Conservancy The Appalachian Trail Conservancy is a volunteer-based nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. dedicated to the conservation of the 2,175-mile Appalachian National Scenic Trail Appalachian National Scenic Trail: see Appalachian Trail. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Footpath, Appalachian Mountains, U.S. Extending over 2,000 mi (3,200 km) from Mount Katahdin, Maine, to Springer Mountain, Georgia, along the crest of the , a 250,000-acre greenway extending from Maine to Georgia. Our mission is to ensure that future generations will enjoy the clean air and water, scenic vistas, wildlife and opportunities for recreation and renewal along the entire Trail corridor. To become a member or connect to volunteer opportunities and general hiking information, please call 304.535.6331, or visit our Web site at www.appalachiantrail.org. |
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