Charity events attract thousands to Back Cove (Press Herald)
By Joe Lawlor, September 18, 2016 The Back Cove trail in Portland hosted two major charity events Sunday that attracted thousands despite a rainy morning. At 9 a.m., 1,500 runners…
Conant property opens as riverside trail (American Journal)
by Andrew Rice, July 21 A portion of land owned by the late Eleanor Conant Saunders is now part of a small trail system operated by Portland Trails. The parcel,…
PT hosts first annual City at Your Feet Scavenger Hunt
Over 70 people participated in Sunday’s trail scavenger hunt, including families from as far as New York City and North Carolina. We saw teams beat the heat and the time…
[Press Release] PT Hires Jen Goldman, New Advancement Manager
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 14, 2016 Portland Trails Hires Jennifer Goldman as new Advancement Manager Portland Trails is excited to announce the appointment of Jennifer Goldman as the first Advancement…
Aurelia Scott, ‘Hero’ of Portland Trails (Press Herald)
Whether serving with the trail group or getting her hands in the dirt, she acts on her belief in the importance of urban natural spaces. By Mary Pols – Portland…
Trails lead to wild and peaceful Portland (Press Herald)
The Portland Trails system reduces the use of cars and gives walkers, bicyclers and skaters easy access to nature. From Shoshana Hoose’s LEG WORK blog – Portland Press Herald When…
PT supporters throw back at GORP 2016. (MaineToday)
The 3rd Annual GORP: A Party to Support Portland Trails took place on April 28, 2016 this year. Supporters enjoyed a night of festive snacks, local beers by Allagash, and…
[Press Release] Celebrating 25 Years of trails at GORP.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 21, 2016 Portland Trails invites the community to throwback to simpler times and celebrate 25 years of trails at GORP Portland, ME – The third…
New mission, new plan!
Portland Trails receives $75K grant to support projects in Bayside neighborhoods and launches a new mission. Boston-based Jane’s Trust awarded Portland Trails $75K last week to fuel community driven placemaking…
Run with your dog at the Bayside 5K-9 (Maine Today)
RUN WITH YOUR DOG AT THE BAYSIDE 5K-9 ROAD RACE IN PORTLAND ON SUNDAY Written by: Ray Routhier You see them all the time, dogs and their people, out for…