Summer Season Closing Letter from Abby

Oct 29, 2020

Winter is around the corner.

Dear Friends,

I usually begin my end of season letter with thanking everyone for joining us this season.
However, I know this is not the case. Not everyone was able to visit and for that we are truly
heartbroken. Please know you were missed. I hope you and your families stayed healthy and
you enjoyed other beautiful places to recreate and lift your spirits, clear your minds, and fortify
your body. I thank all for riding with gratitude and respecting our priority to take care of our
staff, landowners, and community members, but most of all each other.

In spite of these challenging times, I continue to be amazed by the outpouring of love,
permanently protect 269 acres of land at the heart of our trail network. We are nearing the
finish line, now fundraising for Kingdom Trails’ Land Protection and Stewardship Fund to
support the future care of this incredible land and the world-class recreation trails that
invigorate people and communities. Thank you to all those who have contributed and to those
who are planning to contribute still.

Yet, the biggest thank you is to our Landowners. They play a key role in vitalizing our region,
providing a quality experience, and a healthy outlet for all. 2020’s trail development, by our
hardworking crew and steadfast volunteers, focused on establishing safe connections to keep
trail users off the roadways and increase family friendly trail access. With more miles of trails,
KTA welcomed more landowners, bringing our total number to 100! I am in awe at how our
neighbors share the foresight of what trails can bring to their community

And to end on the happiest of notes! My husband and I welcomed our first baby into the world
this summer! Baby boy Wilder joined us July 9th, (sharing my birthday!) weighing 7 lbs 13 oz, as
healthy as could be! He has already been rippin’ trail as we walked White School every day of
my maternity leave. We are beyond thrilled as this is truly why we moved to the area. This is
where we wished to grow and raise our family, surrounded by these trails and this community.
A dream come true!

Thank you all for your support of Kingdom Trails and our community. We can’t wait for the
snow to fly and our amazing crew begins to groom again as we understand the outdoors is a
refuge, a safe place to gather, and an essential source of renewal. Until then I hope all
continues to be happy and healthy!

I am so grateful,

Abby Long
Executive Director

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