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

In Washington, the Yakama Nation is improving its bike & pedestrian trail system. The National Park Service 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

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

The National Park Service - 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

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

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

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

The National Park Service – 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! 🦃

The National Park Service 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 National Park Service collaborated with Backyard Basecamp 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 National Park Service 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 🌊🚣🚴

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

The Corvallis to the Sea Trail is open! The National Park Service 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

🤔 Looking for an 11-month fellowship and interested in #communications or program work? Apply by #TMRW, Jan. 4 for these two Hispanic Access Foundation (HAF) Outdoor Recreation Program #internships w/ NPS - Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance ➡️ manoproject.org/internships 📸 Courtesy of HAF #FindYourPark #NPSYouth #HAF

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! 🦆

The National Park Service 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 #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 Community Trails Master Plan developed in partnership with the National Park Service in 2014, continues to serve the City of 29 Palms - Local Government as a long-term blueprint for an integrated trail network linking residents to the outdoors, cultural and historic sites, and local schools and parks.

Thanks to the #GroundworkUSA partnership with the NPS - Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance and U.S. EPA, GWTrusts: 🌿Transform #brownfields to community spaces 🌿Provide #climateresilient models 🌿Foster communities of #environmental leaders 🌿Empower others! Read more! buff.ly/3Ipxz7T

The National Park Service – 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