RTCA is helping turn ideas into action throughout Alaska! We look forward to working with the following communities on these exciting continuing and new projects.
![Volunteers working on Chugach State Park Volunteers listening to a trail crew leader.](/orgs/1005/images/ATS-listening-intently.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Michael Downs
Project Partner: Chugach State Park Citizen’s Advisory Board
Project: Goal Increase capacity of the Chugach Park Fund to help improve the Chugach State Park trail system.
![Hiker looking out at the Eagle River. Hiker viewing fall colors near river.](/orgs/1005/images/Carrie-at-a-lookout-along-the-trail-1.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Molly Tankersley
Project Partner: Chugach State Park Citizen’s Advisory Board
Project Goal: Improve trail conditions and the trail user’s experience through collaboration between land managers and community organizations.
![Iditarod National Historic Trail Southern Trek Landscape photo of lake and mountain.](/orgs/1005/images/Iditarod-National-Historic-Trail-Southern-Trek.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Photo / U.S. Forest Service
Project Partner: Iditarod Historic Trail Alliance
Project Goal: Connect the communities of Girdwood, Seward, and Moose Pass to near-by segments of the Iditarod National Historic Trail, creating long-term local appreciation, use, and stewardship of the trail.
![Anchorage Government Hill Commons. Person pointing to a park map.](/orgs/1005/images/Anchorage-Government-Hill-Commons.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Paul Clark
Project Partner: Government Hill Community Council
Project Goal: Develop a trails system that connects parks and communities in the Government Hill neighborhood, as well as a commons featuring a community garden, orchard, and children’s play area.
![River Walk Park View. Mountains above the Delta River.](/orgs/1005/images/RiverWalkViews3.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Michael Downs
Delta Junction Riverwalk Park
Project Partner: Delta Junction Trails Association
Project Goal: Create a new park and trail system to give residents an in-town, easily accessible park setting to enjoy a non-motorized outdoor experience and access to the Delta River.
NPS Photo / Michael Downs
Project Partner: Anchorage Park Foundation
Project Goal: Encourage and promote simple, accessible trail opportunities for all people to improve mental and physical health.
![Chinook Conservation Park. Skier posing.](/orgs/1005/images/Chinook-Conservation-Park.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Photo / Seth Adams
Project Partner: Interior Alaska Land Trust
Project Goal: Create safe community and recreational access to a recently restored creek, while maintaining riparian zones, integrity of watersheds and habitat values.
![McGrath - Kuskokwim River A hill rising above the Kuskokwim River](/orgs/1005/images/McGrath-photo-Kuskokwim-River.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Michael Downs
Project Partner: City of McGrath
Project Goal: Develop a community trail system that connects all residents and visitors to diverse recreational opportunities, beautiful natural landscapes, and traditional activities.
![Fish Creek Estuary Creek winding into the ocean.](/orgs/1005/images/Fish-Creek.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Friends of Fish Creek
Project Partner:
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Friends of Fish Creek
- Promote the values and benefits of having a healthy above ground waterway and increase public awareness and support for daylighting Fish Creek.
![Anvil City Square Anvil City Square in winter with St Joe's church in background.](/orgs/1005/images/Anvil-City-Square_1.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Michael Downs
Nome City Palnning Commision
Project Goals:
- Identify pathways and greenbelt areas to safely connect community residents to recreation areas, public facilities and services, and local businesses.
- Increase aesthetics of Front Street for economic development and tourism.
- Improve parks for community/social events and all age play.
- Improve trails and parks to allow for the movement of people with all abilities.
- Increase year-round active transportation for health and fitness of community members through trail systems.
![Dilapidated bridge on historic Ship Cove Trail Rotting boardwalk near a stream.](/orgs/1005/images/Delapitated-brideg-on-historic-Ship-Cove-Trail.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Michael downs
City of Port Alexander
Project Goals:
- Reestablish the historic Ships Cove trail system
- Construct the Easy St, Taft Ave, and Access St boardwalks on tract B
- Create a new segment of trail to connect to tract B
![Statewide Trails Intiative - Iditarod Trail Hiker viewing fall colors from the trail.](/orgs/1005/images/Statewide-Trails-Intiative-Iditarod-Trail.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Michael Downs
Alaska Trails
Project Goals:
- Initiatives for trial maintenance.
- Improve trails and outdoor recreation in Alaska to boost economy, promote education, and as a framework for research.
- Enhancing the quality of life of Alaska’s residents and the quality of the experience of Alaska’s visitors by promoting the protection and development of Alaska’s trails.
![Group shot on Donnelly Dome Group of hikers posing for a picture on top of Donnelly Dome.](/orgs/1005/images/Group-shot-on-Donnelly-Dome.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
Delta Junction Trails Association
Delta Junction Trails Association
Project Goal:
- Develop a safe sustainable trail with grade and erosion control.
- Work with military to continue to allow easy safe access.
![Trail Access An access trail that heads straight with fall colors.](/orgs/1005/images/Trail-Access_6206617_2.jpg?maxwidth=650&autorotate=false)
NPS Photo / Paul Clark
Matanuska Greenbelt
Project Goals:
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- Maintain open space of greenbelt.
- Design non-motorized sustainable trails.
- Outdoor education for all.
- Develop connections to neighborhoods.
- Recruit help for tail work-all levels of experience.
NPS Photo / Paul Clark
City of Newhalen
Project Goal:
Develop a playground near Dump Lake for local youth.
Last updated: June 24, 2019