NPS - Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance

The @NatlParkService – Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance program helps communities become resilient to a changing climate! Learn how we collaborated with a neighborhood in New Orleans to improve their protection from hurricanes: go.nps.gov/sankofa #sParkInnovation

Thanks to the #GroundworkUSA partnership with the @RTCANPS and @EPA, GWTrusts: 🌿Transform #brownfields to community spaces 🌿Provide #climateresilient models 🌿Foster communities of #environmental leaders 🌿Empower others! Read more! buff.ly/3Ipxz7T

The Community Trails Master Plan developed in partnership with the @NatlParkService in 2014, continues to serve the @cityof29palms as a long-term blueprint for an integrated trail network linking residents to the outdoors, cultural and historic sites, and local schools and parks.

Today on #MLKDay, explore the online resources of the Selma to Montgomery National Historic Trail, where you will find an interactive story map outlining the events of the Selma voting rights marches of 1965: go.nps.gov/1dsqwl.

The @NatlParkService helped conceptualize the design for the Washougal Waterfront Park and Trail in the state of Washington. The park boasts a wrap-around trail, a nature-based play area, rain gardens, gorgeous views of the Columbia River, and its resident Sasquatch! 👣

Today on #NationalBirdDay, answer the call of the common loon by visiting the National Loon Center’s website (nationallooncenter.org), a loon preservation and water conservation facility that NPS-RTCA assisted in developing! 🦆

🤔 Looking for an 11-month fellowship and interested in #communications or program work? Apply by #TMRW, Jan. 4 for these two @HispanicAccess (HAF) Outdoor Recreation Program #internships w/ @RTCANPS ➡️ manoproject.org/internships 📸 Courtesy of HAF #FindYourPark #NPSYouth #HAF

The Corvallis to the Sea Trail is open! The @NatlParkService assisted the C2C Partnership in developing an early concept plan for the trail in 2005. This 62-mile Oregon trail runs through farms, wetlands and national forest lands, so be sure to explore! c2ctrail.org

Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail keeps it cool all winter long! Use the @IceAgeTrailOrg's “Winter Hiking Safety Tips” to safely guide your winter adventures! (tinyurl.com/5a54myy6) Happy Holidays from the @NatlParkService - RTCA Program & National Trails System! ❄️☃️

The @NatlParkService helped towns along the Ohio River analyze their strengths, opportunities and possible actions to prioritize recreation and connect communities in the area. Watch a short video to get the full rundown: tinyurl.com/zr458936 🌊🚣🚴

The @NatlParkService collaborated with @Backyard_Base on BLISS Meadows (Baltimore Living In Sustainable Simplicity), a community space with restored ponds, bee colonies and thriving gardens which hopes to reconnect the community to the outdoors. 🐓🐝🐐🌱 tinyurl.com/yuwy7wuw

The @NatlParkService collaborated with the Aleut Community of St. Paul Tribal Government on developing a concept plan for a safe and resilient recreation area that will promote community health. Learn more: nps.gov/articles/000/s… #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth

The @NatlParkService – Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance program works with communities to ensure everyone has access to close-to-home outdoor experiences, making it easier to #OptOutside this Black Friday! Go out for some fresh air & walk off that Thanksgiving dinner! 🦃

I heard there was pie? 🥧 #HappyThanksgiving 🦃 Make sure to check park websites for hours and operations prior to arrival for any holiday adventures!

To celebrate #AmericanEducationWeek, we want to highlight @WHCCoalinga College in California. With help from the @NatlParkService, the college created the Environmental Science Club which has allowed students to learn about possible careers in the environmental field.

There is only one day per year where you can politely tell your friends to “take a hike,” so be sure to invite them to celebrate National Take a Hike Day on one of the numerous national recreation trails! 🥾 Find a trail near you: nrtdatabase.org #TakeAHike

The @NatlParkService - Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program is committed to helping communities build resiliency against a changing climate. Learn how we helped the Lower 9th Ward, a neighborhood in New Orleans, improve flooding protection: conta.cc/2YQf1wK

On Veterans Day, we say thank you to all military members who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Memorials across the country honor our brave veterans and make sure that we never forget their dedication and sacrifice. Pic of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial by Rick Kramer

In Washington, the Yakama Nation is improving its bike & pedestrian trail system. The @NatlParkService is assisting in developing the Heritage Connectivity Trails which will span 150 miles & address pedestrian safety issues in the area. Learn more: tinyurl.com/3b6htu3a #NAHM

In Alaska, @homerlibraryak is on its way to creating an outdoor learning area that could serve as a cultural, educational and recreational asset for the community. The @NatlParkService recently held a community planning meeting to brainstorm future steps for this project! 📚