FoOT Supporters,

It looks like spring is here and that means the greenbrier is growing. Better break out the loppers and get to work on our adopted sections. Friends of the Ouachita Trail is off and running in one of the most important years of our history. I have long said that a key to our ultimate success is a steady flow of new membership — not just new blood to do the hard work on the trail, but also new blood to step into leadership positions with fresh ideas and fresh enthusiasm. This year, we have both. In fact, we have new leaders at every level. New adopters, a new District Captain, a new officer, and three new members on the Board of Directors.

Trail Status

Condition Report:   The trail condition report, always available on the FoOT website (www.friendsOT.org), shows more green than it has in a long time. The Ouachita National Forest staff that we work with, from the individual ranger districts to the forest headquarters, also thinks the trail is in better shape than it has been in years. Thanks to all our volunteers for making it so. Continue reading →