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May 2021
Greetings, Trail TRACKers!
Summer is almost here, school will be out soon, and we've got a bunch of new adventures waiting for you. Just like the flowers that have burst into bloom, new TRACK Trails are popping up across the country. We have even added new additions to our e-Adventures, which you can take with you on you upcoming adventures!

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  • New TRACK Trails for your summer adventures! - Four new trails are open and ready for upcoming summer hikes! Opened during National Park Week, these trails saw many new Trail TRACKers and we look forward to seeing more. Plan your next adventure at one of these fantastic trails ...read more

  • May is National Bike Month - Established in 1956, National Bike Month is a chance to showcase the many benefits of bicycling — and encourage more folks to giving biking a try ...read more
TRACK Trails are available 365 days a year, so you can get started right now! There is a network of more than 200 TRACK Trails for you to explore across the country.
Find an adventure near you, today!
May TRACKtivity
Warm, wet weather has brought out the dragonflies! There are over 300 species of dragonflies in the United States. They can be found soaring and swooping over ponds, rivers, and swamps across the country.
Plush toys for Track, a dog, and Kip, a dragonfly.
Get TRACK and KIP!
Proceeds from the TRACK & KIP toys help fund free prizes for Kids in Parks Trail TRACKers.
Where's KIP?
KIP loves zipping around from trail to trail. Last month, she was flying along the TRACK Trail
E. Carroll Joyner Park in Wake Forest, North Carolina. Can you guess which park she is visiting this month? Submit your answer to aroyal@kidsinparks.com by June 15. Correct answers will be entered in a drawing and one lucky person will win a Kids in Parks backpack!
Don't Miss
Williamsport, Maryland
Boats were used on the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal for nearly 100 years to transport goods between Washington, D.C. and the mountains of Western Maryland. The canal was a lifeline for communities along the Potomac River, as coal, lumber and agricultural products floated down the waterway to market. Today it endures as a pathway for discovering historical, natural and recreational treasures!

Williamsport is the only place on the canal where examples of major canal structures can be viewed within a half-mile stretch. A half mile re-watered section of canal leads through the turning basin, under the only Railroad Lift Bridge as well as the only Bollman Iron Truss Bridge over the canal to Lockhouse 44 and the adjacent lock. The Conocheague aqueduct is located across from the turning basin.

The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park TRACK Trail in Williamsport has two sections. The Lock 44 TRACK Trail is 0.6 miles one-way (1.2 miles round trip) from the information kiosk to Milepost 99. The Conococheague Aqueduct TRACK Trail is 0.7 miles one-way (1.4 miles roundtrip) from the kiosk to the open field (power line).
Trail TRACKer of the Month!
We are so proud of our Trail TRACKers, and that's why we like to recognize those who go out of their way to explore our trails. Each month, we honor at least one of these special explorers with the title of Trail TRACKer (or TRACKers) of the Month. This month, our honoree is...

Atlas!
Who has TRACKed 15 adventures!

What’s your favorite TRACK Trail? Why?
"I can’t pick, I like them all for different reasons."

What’s your favorite TRACK Trail brochure adventure?
"Fire on the Mountain was awesome to learn about plants that grow after fires."

What’s the most exciting wildlife you’ve ever seen on a TRACK Trail?
"A turkey."

What’s the longest hike you’ve ever done?
"Skyline trail at Chimney Rock after going up all the steps."

What is the coolest trail experience you’ve ever had?
"Playing under a cold waterfall."

If you could go for a hike anywhere in the world, where would it be?
"Asheville!"

Do you have any hiking tips for other Trail TRACKers?
"Wear rain boots (or bring swim shoes) so you can play in the water and not hike with wet feet."
Until next time, keep on TRACKin'. Happy trails!


Your Pals,
   TRACK and KIP
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