Story Map Celebrates 50 Years of the National Trails System

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument

@Bob Wick, Bureau of Land Management

To commemorate this historic occasion, Ryan M. Cooper, Geographer at the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail developed a story map entitled America’s National Trails System. The story map celebrates the National Trails System and highlights each of the 30 national scenic and historic trails. Map users may explore the series of interactive maps, learn about the nature and significance of each trail, watch inspirational videos on the National Trails System, and view stunning pictures from photographers Bob Wick and Bart Smith.

The story map debuted on National Trails Day on June 2, 2018 and has been shared on social media channels for the National Park Service and the Partnership for the National Trails System. It was included as part of the National Trails System 50th Anniversary display at the ESRI User Conference in San Diego from July 9-13, 2018. The story map was also chosen to appear in ESRI’s Featured Story Maps Gallery.

To view the Story Map, visit: go.nps.gov/NTSstorymap.