A Vision for Portland’s Future
For a moment, imagine what Portland might be like in 30 years. The year will be 2051, and, although The Jetsons was set in 2062, it doesn’t look like we’ll…
Team Bonding and Bridge-Building
The Portland Trails team on their brand new bridge in the Presumpscot River Preserve! Standing, left to right: Bailey, Jaime, and Alison. Sitting or crouched, left to right: Daniel, Kara,…
Looking Back on 30 Years
Portland Trails celebrated its 30th anniversary this year! That’s three decades of transforming Greater Portland through trails, people-powered transportation, conservation, and placemaking. We’ve loved taking the time to reflect on…
A Walk in the Park
About this time last year, a routine walk along the Eastern Prom changed Mary and Chris Copeland’s lives forever. But that’s not the beginning of the story. The story starts on a…
Summer with the Portland Youth Corps
School is beginning again, which means teens everywhere are being bombarded with one question: “What did you do this summer?” The 24 inaugural members of the Portland Youth Corps might just…
The 26-Mile Journey
After a year of cancelled events, City at Your Feet – Portland Trails’ cross-town, people-powered scavenger hunt – made its return on July 10th and 11th! 23 teams cracked clues to find unique locations…
Portland Trails: A Bird’s Eye View
This fall, Martin’s Point Health Care generously made a beautiful video about Portland Trails’ mission, impact in the community, and significance to Greater Portland. It’s just two minutes long but…
Mountain Biking Through a Pandemic
This summer, eight-year-old Rylan Phillips buckled his helmet under his chin, climbed atop his new bike, and pedaled through the woods for the first time. His dad, Russ, led the…
Prevailing on the Trails
As 2020 draws to a close and we take a moment to reflect on this wild year, what are the moments where you found ease? Rejuvenation? Joy? For tens of…
Love in Jeopardy
How did Portland Trails find its way into a virtual surprise birthday party turned Jeopardy game turned marriage proposal this spring? As with most things this year, it started with…