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America’s public lands—and our time spent exploring them—are essential to our health and happiness. In these spaces, we deepen our connection to each other and to nature and all the benefits that come with spending time outdoors.
For the second year, we’re joining up with Backroads, the leading active travel company, to celebrate National Public Lands Day.
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Even nonhikers have heard of the Pacific Crest and Appalachian Trails. They rightly hold elevated status in the modern American zeitgeist. Perhaps slightly lesser known, the Continental Divide Trail is accumulating awareness, especially by section and thru-hikers looking for a path less-travelled. In a third tier of name recognition are the eight other National Scenic Trails. These are no less special, magnificent, or worthy of our attention.
