Echoes from the Divide: Building Community in Nature

October 15, 2024

October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we know that this time of year- when hikers are finishing long treks- can be particularly challenging. An excerpt from thru hiker Jesse Cody highlights the healing capabilities of being in nature and how it can help heal those battling mental health issues:

“The unpredictability of life mirrored the untamed wilderness, yet it was through our intertwined stories that we drew strength. The trail gave us invaluable lessons, teaching us to find meaning in each step despite the hurdles.”

Read more from Hike The Good Hike about health challenges and the restorative power of being outside: Passages Magazine | Spring 2024

Trail Tales: Highlights from the 2024 Season

Dec 19, 2024 | Blog

Trail Tales: Highlights from the 2024 Season By Michael McDaniel (he/him), Field Technical Specialist The 2024 field season unfolded as another fantastic chapter in the Continental Divide Trail's ongoing story. In my role as Technical Specialist, I had the privilege...

The Great American Outdoors Act

Nov 22, 2024 | Advocacy page, Blog

Celebrating a Once-in-a-Generation Investment Hailed as one of the largest investments in public lands in U.S. history, the Great American Outdoors Act is a lifeline for America’s most treasured places, including the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDT) and...

Grand Lake Grows

Nov 20, 2024 | Blog

Grand Lake Grows its Gateway Community Programming With New Events and Offerings By Katie Hearsum, Grand Lake CDT Community AmbassadorThe Town of Grand Lake, Colorado, became a designated CDTC Gateway Community in 2017, starting with a simple information kiosk...