This year marks the 50th anniversary of the National Trail System here in the U.S., and to celebrate a new public service campaign has been launched to help remind us just how fantastic of a resource America’s trails truly are. The U.S. Forest Service has initiated a program called Discover the Forest, which is designed to help us reconnect with the outdoors in a meaningful way. The fantastic video below epitomizes this message so well, demonstrating how these trails can be a powerful tool for families, communities, and individuals searching for adventure. It is a good reminder, even for those of us who do this regularly.
Kraig is an outdoor and adventure travel writer based in Nashville, TN. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to numerous online and print outlets, including Popular Mechanics, Gear Junkie, Outside Online, National Geographic, Digital Trends, Business Insider, TripSavvy, about.com, and of course The Adventure Blog.
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