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Trails and public access to outdoor recreation are essential to the health of Maine’s environment, local economies, and quality of life. Through policy advocacy, partnerships, and public engagement, NRCM works to identify collaborative, community-based solutions that invest in maintenance and expansion of trails, expand public access, and support our growing outdoor recreation industry.

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June 24, 2025 | NRCM

Key Early Steps for the Maine Trail Program

This update original appeared on the Maine Trails Coalition website. Visit mainetrailscoalition.org to learn more. Getting Trail-Ready: Key Early Steps for the Maine Trails Program…
Mt Katahdin by David Preston
April 27, 2023 | Pete Didisheim, Senior Director of Advocacy

Support of LD 1156, A Maine Trails Bond

Testimony in Support of LD 1156, An Act to Authorize a General Fund Bond Issue to Promote the Design, Development and Maintenance of Trails for…
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March 9, 2023 | NRCM

Maine Trails Madness 2023

All the votes have been counted and we have our Maine Trails Madness Champion….Katahdin! Thank you to everyone who joined the fun this March. In…
Cross Town Trail Kettle Cove
December 15, 2021 | Josh Caldwell, Outreach and Campaigns Senior Manager

Exploring Community Trails, Big and Small, in Maine

With new funding streams coming in and plans progressing to improve our walking and biking paths, we have a lot to be hopeful for in…