volunteer trail builders
Trail Work – It Does a Body Good
Pawnee Buttes Trail was in need of some good trail volunteers to help connect the beautiful new trailhead to the existing trail. And who better for the job than those fearless folks from the Great Plains Trail Alliance?
Beautiful Day on the Pawnee Grasslands Trail
A group of Forest Service employees along with volunteers from the Poudre Wilderness Volunteers and Great Plains Trail Alliance gathered on a cool Saturday morning on March 30 to help spread piles of gravel onto the new plains trail. The weather was perfect for trail maintenance with moderate temperatures and a light breeze. Although the task looked daunting, with piles of gravel stretching out as far as the eye could see, it turned out that “Many hands
trail workers in Pawnee Grasslands
make a light load.” Within a few hours, the linear piles of dirt became a gorgeous trail. And before the work was even done, numerous families were already enjoying the trail and the scenery.
Become a Trail Volunteer
As our day of trail work came to an end, I pondered what I would say to the Trailsnet readers about our experience as trail volunteers. As you can imagine, I decided to encourage you all to lend a helping hand in the creation of new trails and the maintenance of old. With dwindling budgets and heavy use, it’s tough to keep up with the demand for new trails and the repair of existing trails. So if you get a chance, contact one of the many trail agencies and see if they need volunteers. It’s great exercise, wonderful camaraderie and excellent karma. For
rainbow over buttes
example, as soon as we finished our trail work, we were rewarded with one of the most beautiful rainbows ever to grace this big green planet. And of course, there was a treasure at the end of the rainbow. And what treasure is greater than a beautiful new trail.
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I saw your photo on the “Great Planes” blog. Great work Kevin. Proud of you and all others involved.
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Great weather, great people, great scenery, even great rainbows. It was a lot of fun and for a good cause!! Wish you could have been here to help out, Barry. You’d have loved it!!
I was there, in a way, Kevin. Albeit in spirit. I would love to be involved in a project like that. Whats your next assignment?
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Preparing for the big Personal Transportation Show. Once I figure out the exact date, I’ll send it to you, Barry, so you can purchase your airline tickets. You won’t want to miss it. All of Japan will be green with envy when they find out you made it to the first PTV Show. (-:
One shovel full at a time . . . that’s how we’re gonna get ‘er done!