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Great Plains Trail Alliance

Great Plains Trail Alliance was formed from an inspiration that began in 1991 when founder Steve Myers took a trip from Minnesota to Wyoming. On the way, he was struck by the beauty of the open spaces west of the Missouri River. He wanted a way to experience this landscape more fully. Not long after, the seed of an idea for the Great Plains Trail was planted.

Mission

The mission of GPTA is to establish, develop, preserve and promote a long-distance, public, non-motorized trail running north/south through the Great Plains region of North America for the purposes of recreation, conservation, education, and inspiration.

Vision

The vision of GPTA is to connect and inspire people, through their own direct experience on the trail, with the beauty, history, weather, and wildlife of the Great Plains.

Our Values

GPTA seeks to promote the grasslands of the Great Plains as an important ecological region of the world. We are strong advocates for non-motorized trails and recreation as an effective conservation tool to help people enjoy and protect the Great Plains.

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