The national trails system objectives preserve, protect, and develop the components of the national trails system, with a strong emphasis on volunteer involvement through financial assistance…

The National Park Service (NPS), under the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935), awarded a $162,164 cooperative agreement to State Parks & Cultural Resources Wyoming on September 8, 2025, with a completion date of December 31, 2029. This award enables NPS to partner with Wyoming State Parks and Historic Sites to improve visitor access and experience across four National Historic Trails and six state-managed properties. The project delivers tangible recreational infrastructure improvements, including the installation of 25 interpretive and information panels, five benches, and one picnic table along designated footpaths. These installations are designed to enhance public access to outdoor recreation opportunities while providing educational context about the historic trails.

The project serves the general public, state and local government entities, private landowners, and nonprofit organizations through improved trail accessibility and visitor engagement. By emphasizing volunteer involvement consistent with the National Trails System program's core objectives, the cooperative agreement supports Wyoming's stewardship of these nationally significant historic corridors while strengthening community connections to cultural heritage and outdoor recreation resources throughout the state.

The national trails system objectives preserve, protect, and develop the components of the national trails system, with a strong emphasis on volunteer involvement through financial assistance agreements to operate, develop, and maintain any portion of such a trail either within or outside a federally administered area. This project enables the national park service to partner with wyoming state parks, historic sites trails to improve access to four national historic trails and the quality of the visitor experience within six properties managed by wyoming state parks, historic sites trails. The network of 25 interpretive and information panels, five benches, and a picnic table installed along footpaths will provide opportunities for local communities and visitors access to recreation. Beneficiaries include the general public, states and or their political subdivisions, landowners, private organizations, or individuals.