Along the spine of the Klamath Mountains, the Bigfoot Trail winds for 360 miles from the oak woodlands of the Mendocino National Forest to the fog-washed forests near Crescent City. It crosses six national forests, a national park, and a state park. It passes through one of the most botanically rich temperate regions on Earth, […]
Beavers and Trails: Youth Restoring the Klamath Mountains
Twenty youth from across the Klamath Mountains gathered at Miner’s Creek Ranch for a weekend of hands-on ecological restoration, building beaver dam analogs and restoring public trails. Led by regional conservation partners, the Beavers and Trails workshop empowered youth with real-world skills, leadership training, and a vision for climate resilience.
Teens Explore Science and Stewardship in the Trinity Alps
This summer, eight teens joined scientists and mentors in the Trinity Alps for a field internship. Together they learned vegetation survey methods, collected plant specimens for Cal Poly Humboldt’s Herbarium, and explored watershed health and fire resiliency. The trip blended science, stewardship, mentorship, and wilderness skills in a living classroom.
Why a Volunteer Vacation with the BFTA Will Change Your Life
A volunteer vacation with the Bigfoot Trail Alliance offers more than trail work—it’s a transformative journey through Northern California’s wilderness. Participants gain hands-on skills, forge lasting friendships, and discover a deep connection to nature. It’s an adventure that blends purpose, beauty, and community in some of the state’s most remote backcountry.
Breaking Barriers & Blazing Trails: Mary Kwart’s Journey
Explore the inspiring journey of Mary Kwart, a trailblazer in wildland firefighting and long-distance hiking.
2024 Volunteers of the Year
Hear how Sylas Kauffmann and Oliver Bullwinkle became the 2024 Volunteers of the Year for the Bigfoot Trail Alliance thanks to their outstanding trail work on the Bigfoot Trail and Pacific Crest Trail.
2024 Annual Report
Discover the highlights of our 2024 Annual Report, including our Youth Stewardship Project, National Forest Trail Work, and Volunteers of the Year.
Teen Science Trip
Learn about the Teen Science Trip that engaged local youth with real world science in the backcountry of the Trinity Alps Wilderness.