Fight Back for Your Public Lands and Trails

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Public lands need us now more than ever—here’s how you can help keep our trails and parks thriving. CleanTrek: https://HikingGuy.com/cleantrek Trail Saw: https://amzn.to/3Frbb28 Lowelifes' Trail Work: https://lowelifesrcc.org Outdoor Alliance: https://www.outdooralliance.org PeakArt125: https://www.peakart125.com AllTrails Public Lands Program: https://publiclands.alltrails.com Outdoor Economy: https://shorturl.at/q167p 5 Calls: https://5calls.org Take Action: Outdoor Alliance: https://www.outdooralliance.org REI Action Network: https://alnk.to/btp8bMM Hunters & Anglers: https://www.backcountryhunters.org/ Sierra Club: https://www.sierraclub.org/ Our public lands, parks, and trails need us now more than ever. With record-breaking numbers of people visiting national parks in 2024, the pressure on these spaces is growing, yet funding and maintenance remain a challenge. The good news? There are simple, impactful ways you can help, from picking up litter to volunteering for trail work to advocating for policies that support the outdoors. In this video, I’ll walk through easy ways to make a real difference. You’ll meet John McShane, who designed a tool that makes picking up trash while hiking more convenient. We’ll also hear from Rob Petterson of Lowelifes' RCC, a group that maintains trails in the Angeles National Forest, and Nicole Brown from Outdoor Alliance, an organization that unites outdoor recreationists to advocate for public lands. Want to help but short on time? Supporting local trail organizations, voting for outdoor-friendly policies, and using apps like AllTrails to contribute valuable trail data are all ways to make an impact. Even small efforts—like carrying a compact saw to clear overgrowth—can improve the hiking experience for everyone. This isn’t just about keeping trails beautiful; outdoor recreation is a $1.2 trillion industry that supports local economies across the country. Taking care of our public lands is an investment in our environment, communities, and future. Watch the full video to learn how you can get involved! 00:00 Problem with Public Lands 01:11 CleanTrek 07:59 AllTrails Public Lands Program 10:02 Lowelifes' RCC 14:22 Outdoor Alliance 19:28 PeakArt125 @alltrails @outdooralliance @lowelifesrcc @CleanTrek @NationalParkService