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The Far End of the Trail
Hikers exploring the southern terminus of the Great Plains Trail are in for something of a jolt. Rising some 3000 feet above the surrounding Chihuahuan
The GPT – A Destination Trail
World’s Newest Destination Trail The Great Plains Trail is destined to become one of the greatest destination trails in the world. Once that happens, it
Giving Tuesday
Tomorrow, November 29th is known as “Giving Tuesday.” It follows in the tradition of “Black Friday,” and more recently, “Cyber Monday.” The goal of Giving
Great Plains Trail Map
The map is finally here!!!! I know what you’re thinking – what took you so long?! Never mind that. It’s here! I’ve posted it to
Photo of the Week – August 11, 2016 — The Prairie Ecologist
I made a quick trip up to the Niobrara Valley Preserve this week. As always, there was a treasure trove of unexpected finds. Here are
Strider’s Final Journal Entry
I post Strider’s final journal entry in its entirety here. It’s a fine read, and a nice closure of an epic adventure that took time,
A Map in the Works
Following the excitement of the first thru hike of the GPT, the goal is now to produce a reasonably workable map for possible future hikers.
Mission Accomplished!
Luke Jordan, aka Strider, has completed the first ever thru hike of the Great Plains Trail! He did it in impressive fashion, finishing the nearly
Update: First GPT Thru Hike
Luke “Strider” Jordan has been sailing along and is having a grand adventure as the first ever GPT thru hiker. He has conquered Texas, New
Book Review: Trespassing Across America
A new book by author Ken Ilgunas comes out this month. It’s called, Trespassing Across America – One Man’s Epic Never Before Done (and Sort
The First Thru Hike of the GPT!
Luke Jordan, trail name “Strider” is marching along on the first ever thru hike of the Great Plains Trail! Luke gained thru hiker notoriety three
Support GPTA
Now you can support GPTA when you purchase things on Amazon. Their program AmazonSmile allows you to choose Great Plains Trail Alliance as a charitable
