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It’s About the Trails Podcast - New Episode

November 27

Episode #8: 2023 TFNU Peak Challenge It’s About the Trails podcast was published today. If you participated in the challenge, knew someone who did, or have no idea what the Peak Challenge is - you’ll want to be sure to check it out!

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Thank you, Grantors

November 20, 2023

Did you know that TFNU operates on a yearly budget defined in part from funds we have received through grants, as well as through donations and memberships? We couldn’t do what we do without either of the funding sources.

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North Ogden Big Rock Trailhead Ribbon Cutting

November 17, 2023

North Ogden City recently dedicated an updated trailhead near the Big Rock / Gravel Pit Trailhead. About 20 people showed up for the event, including Blake Cevering and Jay D Dapais, two members of the North Ogden City Council. In addition to paving the current trailhead parking lot, an additional parking area just south of the area was paved and added.

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What a Fun Night Celebrating with our Community!

October 31, 2023

The Trail Mixer on Thursday, October 26th was a blast! We here at the TFNU Office can’t stop talking about how much fun it was to celebrate the trails together. We are so grateful for such an amazing community. Our hearts are full.

We were so excited for all the people that completed the Peak Challenge and we thank you for coming to the event and celebrating with us. It was great to meet so many of you that we already knew from photos!

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We Are Hiring

October 24, 2023

The Accounting Specialist is the primary position focused on accounting for the Trails Foundation of Northern Utah (TFNU). Other key duties include: TFNU Membership Campaign oversight, donation management, volunteer management, and maintaining and organizing TFNU documents.

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Episode #7: TFNU Fall Trail Mixer

October 23, 2023

Join TFNU Executive Director, Aric W. Manning, on the latest episode of the Trails Foundation - It’s About the Trails Podcast, as he talks about the free Fall Trail Mixer Event this week.

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Member Monday

August 14, 2023

Mike Pace has been a supporting member of TFNU for the past three years. Originally from Delta Utah, Mike has called Ogden home since 1988.

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Member Monday

David Hartwig has been a supporting member of TFNU for the past three years.

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Heat, Snakes & Safe Trail Use in the Extreme Utah Summers

July 17, 2023

Before you head out to the trails, keep in mind that the temperatures are reaching some pretty big highs this week. Try to hike early in the morning before the heat hits and bring extra water. It never hurts to bring more than you think you will need and make sure that if you bring your four legged friends, that they have plenty as well.

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What a Weekend!

June 26, 2023

After this weekend, we officially have our first female and our first male who have bagged all four peaks! Excellent accomplishment and we are so stoked!!

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Trail Maintenance Report

June 26, 2023

Bryce Dipoma, TFNU’s Trail Crew Magic-Man, has been busy at work this Spring! Bryce has finished work at North Fork, Rail Trail, Ogden Nature Center and Middle Fork so far! He has been busy and expects to continue being busy!

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We are thrilled to partner with Outdoor Adventure X

June 13, 2023

Outdoor Adventure X has partnered with the Trails Foundation as one of two organizations chosen as the beneficiaries of the event’s charity raffle. OAX organizers intend to donate 100% of the raffle proceeds to charity, including Trail Foundation’s current and future projects that preserve and protect Northern Utah’s trail systems and waterways.

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Peak Challenge is off to a Great Start!

June 12, 2023

We here at the TFNU office are so excited about all the awesome people who have signed up for the Peak Challenge so far! We are seriously stoked over here! The energy is contagious and we are even challenging each other now. Keep those terrific photos coming!! We have a private Facebook page and a Strava Club for all those that signed up for the challenge. We also put up a Leader Board here on the website.

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TFNU Member Spotlight - Rick Jones

June 10, 2023

Rick, who also goes by the moniker of “Kyotei”, is one of those people who you’ve undoubtedly passed along the trails at one time or another and probably didn’t even know it.

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Rocky Mountain Power – For the Win!!

June 7, 2023

A huge heartfelt thank you to Rocky Mouuntain Power for addressing the extreme damage to sections of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail around the Douglas Street Trailhead are last month. These quick actions helped mitigate damages to residential homes, the Ogden City storm water infrastructure, a canal, and the accompanying reservoir directly below this trail.

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