Alabama Trails Foundation

April 22, 2026 @ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. AN EAST ALABAMA CONVERSATION ON TRAILS: CHARTING THE PATH TO A STRONGER OUTDOOR RECREATION ECONOMY Keynote: Making Trail Towns a Reality in Alabama. with Amy Camp, author of Deciding on Trails. alabamatrailsfoundation.org/trailtowns2026/

ATF President @Paul_DeMarco visits Langan Park in Mobile, Alabama. Langan Park consists of over 700 acres, including a Spring Hill Lake and a number of picnic tables and other amenities. @TweetHomeAla @MobileAlabama

ATF President @Paul_DeMarco visits North Alabama's Rockpile Recreation Area. This Colbert County location managed by TVA boasts 9 separate trails stretching over 17 miles of paved and primitive surfaces.

ATF president @Paul_DeMarco recently visited Ten Islands Historical Park on the Coosa River is just across from the Neely Henry Dam. This day-use park managed by @alabamapower offers walking trails, picnicking, fishing, birding opportunities, and water access.

This year, our focus remained: completing the vision for the Pinhoti Trail by with infrastructure & working in Washington D.C. on an expansion of the Talladega National Forest & celebrating the Year of Alabama Trails alongside @TweetHomeAla @Paul_DeMarco alabamatrailsfoundation.org/project-update…

Alabama Trails Foundation and Alabama Power Celebrate “Year of Alabama Trails” with New Signage at Ten Islands Historical Park alabamatrailsfoundation.org/project-update… @alabamapower @TweetHomeAla @Paul_DeMarco

What an amazing year we had in 2025. We're gearing up for 2026 to make sure that the Year of Trails continues to highlight all the amazing trails we have in Alabama. @TweetHomeAla #yearoftrails @Paul_DeMarco

Listen to our JANUARY 3, 2026 TRUITT NEWS RADIO SHOW: Guest was @Paul_DeMarco (President, @TrailsAlabama). First show of 2026. buzzsprout.com/1846196/episod… #radioshow #birminghamalabama #hiking #Alabama

Flagg Mountain to Jogloma-Scott: Celebrating the Alabama Year of Trails Ahead of 2026 @Paul_DeMarco blackbeltnewsnetwork.com/outdoors/flagg…

What are your plans for #Firstdayhikes ? We suggest #joglomascott #pinhotitrail #alabamatrails @TweetHomeAla

Connecting Appalachia: Alabama Trails Foundation Installs New 60-Foot Pedestrian Bridge on Pinhoti Trail alabamatrailsfoundation.org/project-update… @Paul_DeMarco @InnovateAlabama @AlabamaForestry @forestservice @alabamapower @AmericanHonda

December 10, 2025 @ 10 a.m. Gather with friends and fellow outdoor enthusiasts to celebrate the renovation of Jogloma-Scott Lake as a thru-hiker respite and day-explorer destination nestled in the Talladega National Forest at the foot of Horn Mt. alabamatrailsfoundation.org/jogloma2025/

ATF president @Paul_DeMarco visited Oakville Indian Mound Park in North Alabama's Lawerence County. The 122 acre park includes a 22-acre pond with an easy trail. The farm land around the mounds provides easy walking, and a 5K cross country trail. @visitnorthal @OakvilleMounds

@Paul_DeMarco , ATF President, recently visited the James D. Martin Wildlife Park in Etowah County, Alabama. The park offers great trails for exploring an extensive backwater of Neely Henry Lake, on the Coosa River in Gadsden. Over 2 miles of trails, including boardwalks

Alabama Trails Foundation President Paul DeMarco visited Gulf State Park to celebrate the Hugh Branyon Backcountry Trail. It's won the @USATODAY top recreation trail award 3 years in a row! @Paul_DeMarco @TweetHomeAla

ATF Applauds U.S. Senate Committee Passage of Talladega National Forest Expansion Act “This is a major win for Alabama’s outdoors and a testament to the importance of public-private partnerships in conservation,” said @Paul_DeMarco ATF President. alabamatrailsfoundation.org/project-update…

ATF recently received a $25,000 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Thriving Communities Grant Program. "Corporate support ensures we can tackle essential projects to improve the Pinhoti Trail,” said Paul DeMarco, ATF Pres. alabamatrailsfoundation.org/project-update… @nscorp @Paul_DeMarco

ATF President @Paul_DeMarco visits Hurricane Creek Park in Cullman County, Alabama. @visitnorthal

Flagg Mountain Unveiled as Pinhoti Trail’s Official Southern Gateway: A dedication took place last week on Flagg Mountain in Coosa County, establishing the mountain’s iconic stone tower as the southern terminus, or “Mile 0,” of the Pinhoti Trail. @Paul_DeMarco @TweetHomeAla

What a fantastic day atop Flagg Mountain today! A historic dedication ceremony took place today on Flagg Mountain in Coosa County, establishing the mountain’s iconic stone tower as the southern terminus, or “Mile 0,” of the Pinhoti Trail. Details to follow! @Paul_DeMarco