🌟 Raising Trailblazers Teaching Today’s Youth to Protect Tomorrow’s Trails

Future trail stewards don’t just appear—they’re taught, inspired, and empowered. Across the U.S., trail orgs are going beyond dirt and boots, creating outdoor classrooms and youth programs that connect kids with the wild and show them why it matters. 🎒 Hands-on learning meets real-world impact: 🛠 PCTA’s “Trail Skills College” Free workshops where volunteers (yep, even teens!) learn everything from clearing brush to wilderness first aid. 📚 ATC’s “Trail to Every Classroom” Helping teachers bring the magic of the Appalachian Trail into their lesson plans—from science to storytelling. Because when kids learn to care, they grow into adults who protect. Let’s raise hikers who don’t just walk the trail—they build it, respect it, and pass it on. #Parenting #TeenMom #Hiking