l to r: Rep. John Garamendi, Steve Diers, Patti Garamendi
We are thrilled to announce the Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail podcast, beautifully arranged and edited by our partner, the US Forest Service – Stanislaus National Forest.
This podcast is expertly edited and chock full of photos and history we want to share with you. Our trail’s story isn’t unique. But it is a story of how California’s trail supporters and state governmental bodies work together so that the beauty and history that is California can be enjoyed by all.
Whew! Little did we know that the longer you’re around, the more material is acquired and is worthy of presenting! Today we are honored to join the US Forest Service to present at their Virtual Live series which they conduct in the months before the seasons make it possible to visit most of the forest.
A video of the presentation will be made available shortly, and we will prepare a list of resources for your consideration, related to the information in the video. I hope you enjoy the presentation tonight and will enjoy the video once we post it here!
Presenters l to r: Jennifer Tripp, Maryanne Vancio, Mary Boblet, Laura Thompson
California State Parks holds an annual Trails & Greenways Conference that brings in all the major trails managers and builders from around the state as well as the various and dedicated interest groups who use and maintain them. It truly is a great learning experience.
4 of the state’s major trail organizations were invited to speak on their trail’s progress and challenges at the annual CA State Recreational Trails Committee meeting held in conjunction with this conference last year.
Pacific Crest Trail — Jennifer Tripp with the Pacific Crest Trail Association reported on the founding, partners and length of this National Scenic Trail and the mission of the Association.
Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail — Mary Boblet with Mokelumne Coast to Crest Trail Council reported on the organizational structure, location, goals, partners, and challenges of completing this 300 mile long route.
San Francisco Bay Trail— Laura Thompson from the Association of Bay Area Governments reported on the partners, funding and challenges with this trail.
What an awesome quote from Dean Fleming’s Calaveras County’s Sierra Lodestar article on local hiking trails. Continue reading his report on three pages, here, here & here.