Zoom Happy Hour -Trailhead Towns 101:

How Long-Distance Trails Transform Local Economies

When: Wednesday, March 25th 6:30-7:30 pm Central Time

Join our Executive Director Beckie Irvin and special guest Matthew J. Nelson Executive Director for the Arizona Trail Association for an informative and inspiring conversation on how local communities can utilize long distance trails like the xTx to help revitalize local economies.

Who should attend:

• Chambers of Commerce

• Council members

• Local tourism related businesses

• Convention & Visitor Bureaus

• Executive Directors of outdoor focused non profits

• Small business owners

• Anyone interested in rural economic development

Happy Hour Format:

• 40 minutes: Learnings from gateway communities on the AZT.

• 20 minutes: Q&A

About the Arizona Trail Association

The Arizona National Scenic Trail is a non-motorized path from Mexico to Utah, stretching 800 diverse miles across Arizona to link deserts, mountains, canyons, forests, history, communities and diverse peoples.

The Arizona Trail Association’s mission is to protect, maintain, enhance, promote and sustain the Arizona Trail as a unique encounter with the natural environment.

Since 1994, the ATA has trained and coordinated tens of thousands of volunteers to help build and maintain the Arizona Trail. The ATA’s primary focus is on protecting and maintaining the trail, and we have a number of outreach programs to engage community members in the Arizona Trail experience. Learn more about it at azt.org!