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Looks like the National Park Service is going to dump some much needed money into many of its trails.
"The U.S. National Park Service has announced a number of updates and improvements to existing trails throughout the park system, and backed the plan by pledging nearly $875,000 specifically ear-marked to complete the initiative. The "Connect Trails to Park" project will be funded from a grant program created last year to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the National Trails System.
Created back in 1968 with legislation that mandated the Appalachian and Pacific Crest Trails, the system now consists of over 52,000 miles of trails. 11 of those are National Scenic Trails with another 19 being designated as National Historic Trails. Over a thousand other hiking routes are listed as National Recreation Trails as well."
Check out more of the story at gadling.com.
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