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From the Desk - Update from Rue
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Big Reveal - new APT sections available on Hiiker
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Store - New merch and logo
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Backcountry Foodie - Recipe
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Wilderness Mindset - APT Documentary
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We celebrate with you a productive summer at The American Perimeter Trail Conference.
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One of the best decisions we made over two years ago was to embark on website development. At the time we were hosting a free site with very limited capacity. This is the website I had created before leaving Bend, OR in 2019 to hike The APT. I was fortunate that an employee at Oregon Adaptive Sports saw the value in creating more recreational space everywhere across America. They quickly got a website live with my oversight. This was the creation of the American Perimeter Trail Project.
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I had four main goals. To scout and collect information on what would become the APT. Share the message of the conservation movement far and wide. Create The Conference and a path to Membership/Buildership. Finally, make all of the recreational materials available to the public. The website development and design were not on the list. I simply did not see a way to raise funds and a team to create, design, and provide continued maintenance of a site.
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That is when I began speaking with WordPress. One day I received an email from one of its founders asking for a meeting. I did not take the email seriously until I was able to authenticate its intentions. What I would find is that The American Perimeter Trail was reaching into the hearts, minds, and imaginations of people everywhere. From there I began working with a team from WP to create a website that was deserving of the monumental task at hand. One that would allow for Members to find and discuss information on-line. It is available at www.americanperimetertrail.org In a relatively short amount of time the concept of the APT was growing teeth but there was still much work to realize the initial purpose.
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The Conference was formed and I began mapping out the route for public sharing. Early this summer with priceless contributions from our Geography Team, Tim McGrath and Suzanne Binelli we were able to provide The APT route for the first time. This information is on our interactive map at https://americanperimetertrail.org/interactive-map/
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I had developed a relationship with one of the founders of the hiking app Hiiker while I was still backpacking The APT. After the interactive map and corresponding gpx files were created we turned our gaze to application development. Here is where things got very interesting. The goal was to do something that had never been done before. The APT information would be available for FREE to everyone. We got a lot of push back from app companies because the project was simply too big or rather long. The longest trail on most apps is under 3,000 miles long and we were developing a 15,000 mile long hiking app. Well, Folks…
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CONGRATULATIONS WE DID IT!
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The final segment for New England is being loaded even as you read this. The app uses satellite gps capability so you will always know where you are. There are different base maps to choose from.
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Are you planning on a picnic or a multi month APT experience? There are tens of thousands of waypoints for you to easily find your way to accommodations such as: bus stops; camping; water; shelter; viewpoints; historical interest; pubs; restaurants, grocery stores; post office; lodging; peaks; healthcare; and campsites. You can even open cycle maps right from the convenience of your mobile devices.
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The APTC is proud of the out of the box projects we have taken on so early in our existence. The sky is the limit. The first decade of The APT is going to be really fun. Why? Because we will be having huge developments and big reveals at a quickened pace. We are volunteers at the APTC and are only able to complete such exciting and history making projects with your financial support. Consider becoming a “Builder” today at www.americanperimetertrail.org
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And you already know what I am going to say next.
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Let’s Build iT! Is Our Battlecry
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CT APT
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We are continuing our East to West journey across CT. Be sure to check out the updated gallery of photos and notes as well as weekly updates on all our social media pages.
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Listen to Rue's latest Podcast
Rue's interview on Hikes and Mics Podcast.
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Submissions are now closed.
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Thank you to all who shared your Blood, Sweat, and Tears stories with Christine.
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We are excited to share that there are now 10 segments of the APT available on Hiiker!!
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click here for the segment links and watch for New England coming soon!
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Have you explored the interactive map?
Read more about the how and who behind the APT map.
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From the Community
We are happy to share this great story from Claudia, one of our community members, about her friend, Frank Cook on his way to hike the MST.
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If you have a story to share email us here.
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Visit our updated store
Consider supporting the APT by adding a membership to your cart as you browse through the new items...
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Partner Spotlight
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Backcountry Foodie recipes kept Rue nourished for over 10,000 miles. Not only can you access 100+ nutritious recipes, BF also offers meal planning, coaching, masterclasses and resupply! Head over to their website to see which membership level will work for you!
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Are you following our Events Calendar?
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Subscribe to the calendar to stay up to date on the latest APT events!
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Join Us...
Membership is about community and the APT is being built by YOU..our amazing community of Builders! It is through your support that we keep moving forward in making the APT the longest recreational trail and community conservation effort.. so please continue to spread the word, invite your friends to join or gift a membership to someone who loves the outdoors. Thank you!!
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The APT Documentary
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Alex and Amy from Wilderness Mindset met up with Rue on his way back to Bend OR as he closed the loop on 3 years of hiking around the US.
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Check out their website for videos from their hike with Rue as well as a link to contribute to the making of the documentary.
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Conservation
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Conservation is the heart of the APT. Visit our conservation pages to find out more.
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Contribute to the Newsletter
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We would love to share your trail stories, photos or recipes. If you would like to contribute to our newsletter, email us at Info@amerianperimtertrail.org
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The APT goes social...
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