Press
We love working with journalists to create compelling stories about connecting people with the outdoors. If you’re interested in doing the same, please contact our Communications Manager, Jen Hazard, jen@teenstotrails.org.
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Maine Middle Schools eligible to win $1,000 in the Spring Life Happens Outside® Challenge
Bangor Daily News, March 2024
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Middle School Teacher Miles Bisher and Alicia Heyburn Talk about the Health Benefits for Teenagers Outside
WERU Healthy Options Podcast - February 2024
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Alicia Heyburn, Teens to Trails: Outside Time and Youth Mental Health
Healthy Maine Talks - December 2023
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These 3 Maine teens have limited their social media use - and say it's improved their mental health
Maine Public - December 2023
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Take it Outside
Editor’s Letter Boothbay Register - November 2023
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WMHS students earn $1,000 Teens to Trails prize
Wiscasset Newspaper - November 2023
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Maine Points: Teens to Trails 3rd Annual Life Happens Outside® Challenge
News Radio WGAN - September 2023
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Trails bond will increase opportunity and increase well-being for Maine youth
OpEd The Pisqcataquis Observer - May 27, 2023
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City Scene - Bow Ties & Bean Boots
Portland City Lifestyle - June 2023
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Meet Alicia Heyburn, ED of Teens to Trails
StriveCast, Season 5, Ep. 32 - May 9, 2023
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Teens to Trails back on track and branching out
Portland Press Herald - April 23, 2023
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Decline in Maine school sports presents an opportunity
OpEd Portland Press Herald - March 27, 2023
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Teens to Trails Bow Ties & Bean Boots fundraising event is back
Bangor Daily News - March 16, 2023
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Teens to Trails Announces Grants to Clubs Winners
centralmaine.com - March 9, 2023
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Branching Out: Teens to Trails utilizes Maine’s great wilderness to ignite personal growth in students who wouldn’t otherwise get outdoors.
Maine Magazine - March/April 2023
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Winthrop students win $1,000 for school after logging 187,000 minutes of outside time
Kennebec Journal - November 24, 2022
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Dedham Middle School awarded $1,000 in Teens to Trails LIfe Happens Outside® Challenge
WABI-TV - November 16, 2022
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Lamoine School wins $1K in Teens to Trails competition
Ellsworth American - November 16, 2022
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How to Pay Your Trail Dues
Backpacker Magazine - October 21, 2022
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Teens to Trails to Kick Off Life Happens Outside® Challenge
Sun Journal - October 14, 2022
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Connecting Maine Students to the Outdoors
Shaws|Give Back - October 2022
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Do You 'Matter' to Others? The Answer Could Predict Your Mental Health
Scientific American - October 6, 2022
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Elsa Goebel-Bain Inspires Other Students Outdoors
Northern Woodlands, Community Voices - September 6, 2022
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How to Donate Your Gently Used Outdoor Gear
Gear Patrol - August 23, 2022
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Teens to Trails offering guided outdoor activities in the Midcoast
Pen Bay Pilot - July 2022 Events
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Mt. Abram teacher builds friendships & future leaders outdoors
The Irregular - May 25, 2022
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Gov. Mills Applauds Maine GearShare in Brunswick, Encourages Kids to Enjoy the Maine Outdoors
Maine.gov - May 17, 2022
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A Beautiful Day for a Pilot Launch
Maine GearShare blog - May 16, 2022
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Terrific Teens (photo)
Coastal Journal - May 13, 2022
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Mason Jar Moments
Salt student Michael Greenwood highlights the benefits of outdoor club - May 4, 2022
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Local teens receive Teens to Trails scholarships
Centralmaine.com - April 23, 2022
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Winthrop guidance counselor helps students embrace outdoors
Kennebec Journal - April 23, 2022
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Fly-fishing course offered to Brunswick-area middle schoolers
The Times Record - April 5, 2022
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MOB Announces Annual Trailblazer Awards, Honoring Innovation, Leadership And Collaboration In Maine’s Outdoor Industry
Maine Outdoor Brands- March 22, 2022
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Maine educators are finding more outdoor opportunities for students
Maine Calling - March 10, 2022
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Sara's Scholarship Now Open to Maine High School Sophomores
Bangor Daily News - February 9, 2022
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Featured Event: The Calendar Year Triple Crown
Eat Drink Lucky - January 19, 2022
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Featured Event: The Purpose is the Journey
The Send - January 12, 2022
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Teens to Trails adds young members to council
Portland Press Herald: School Notebook
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REAL School wins outdoor challenge
Portland Press Herald Briefs- December 7, 2021
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Dedham School wins outdoor challenge
Ellsworth American - November 13, 2021
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Plan Some Post-Pandemic Play
Guides Gone Wild Podcast - November 11, 2021
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5 Ways to Turn Getting Outdoors Each Day into a Habit
Bangor Daily News - October 12, 2021
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Maine schools eligible to win $1,000 in Outdoor Challenge
Sun Journal - October 16, 2021
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Teens to Trails works with schools to get Maine students outdoors
Total Maine WMTW - October 8, 2021
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Houlton, Ashland School Districts Receive Funds for Outdoor Clubs
The County - September 3, 2021
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Letter to the Editor: Outdoor Learning Time Should be a Priority
Portland Press Herald - August 30, 2021
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Funding for Outdoor Clubs
The Send - August 2021
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Why Outdoor Clubs Develop the Whole Student
Outdoor Sports Institute Community Podcast - August 17, 2021
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Getting Students Outside with Teens to Trails
207 News Center Maine - August 11, 2021
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Community Matters More Feature
Times Record - June 10, 2021
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Featured Event: Spring Gear Drive
Eat Drink Lucky - May, 30, 2021
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Maine Points Host Interviews Teens to Trails ED Alicia Heyburn
Maine Points Podcast (WGAN) - May 30, 2021
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Teens to Trails awarded $4,000 by Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s Community Matters More program
Bangor Daily News- May 8, 2021
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Wiscasset’s Linnea Andersson wins Sara Leone scholarship
Boothbay Register - April 24, 2021
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Maranacook Students Spend Winter Night in the Woods
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel - April 7, 2021
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Teens to Trails gives Fryeburg Academy Outing Club $500
The Conway Daily Sun - March 25, 2021
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Skowhegan, Hinckley School outing clubs awarded grants
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel - March 23, 2021
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Cony High School Outing Club nets Teens to Trails grant
Kennebec Journal & Morning Sentinel - March 17, 2021
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Featured Event: Outdoor Fires & Cooking Z’Outing Club
Eat Drink Lucky - February 24, 2021
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Taking advantage of Maine's outdoors this winter
News Center Maine - January 20, 2021