I know it's Friday and you've got skiing or whatever on the brain for the weekend... But, if you're making plans for next week be sure to block out Tuesday night, January 23rd for the Portland Trails Annual Meeting.

The festivities will begin with refreshments at 5PM and include a review of the past year's accomplishments as well as a look ahead to what's planned for 2007.

Picturesque Jewell Falls in the Fore River Sanctuary, part of the Portland Trails system.
Photo by Carey Kish

Next up, Dick Anderson, founder and tireless ambassador of the International Appalachian Trail will present "A Walk on the International Appalachian Trail: Katahdin to St. Anthony, Newfoundland."

Dick Anderson, founder of the IAT.
Photo by Wilfred E. Richard, courtesy of Portland Trails

Dick and his dedicated group of IAT volunteers has been working diligently to solidify the trail route and extend the trail to new locales in Canada and beyond. You can be sure he'll have lots to say about the project and many fine photos to boot.

So join up with like-minded enthusiasts in the trail community and get a earful and eyeful of what's happening with your local Portland Trails and internationally with the IAT.

Along Portland Trails' Stroudwater River Trail.
Photo by Carey Kish

The PT event is free and open to the public, but reservations are requested. Do so by contacting Isabel at 775-2411 or isabel@trails.org.