Sunday, February 26, 2012

Hiking Trails Need Protection

With 30% of New Brunswickers considered obese, it's time to take a hike. But Sentier Trails NB, the organization responsible for developing and promoting  the province's trails, saying tough economic times are taking their toll on outdoor recreation.

Jorgensen tells Tide News the question is how to keep the trails well-maintained and accessible.
 
He says funding was cut last year by 40-thousand dollar. Sentier Trails NB calling for the government to get behind the province's greenways and trail systems despite the downturn.