Since 1996, Mississippi River Trail, Inc. has aggressively led the effort to create the MRT by establishing priorities, seizing key opportunities, leveraging resources, and working together for the benefit of the trail. Board members, partners, and volunteers have donated thousands of hours and numerous financial resources to the project The future holds great promise for our continued success. Along with aggressive development, we must provide unparalleled stewardship. Successful trails are well managed, refined, and maintained to provide you, the visitor, and the communities touched by this resource, with experiences that build upon the desire to explore the corridor, thus finding delight and adventure at every turn. The Mississippi River Trail is the perfect place to find oneself, to meet new friends, to understand our history and culture, and to escape the world of responsibility for an hour, day, week, month, or longer. When we cycle, blade, walk, or jog along the river, we are taking better care of our health. We are learning to appreciate and conserve the natural resources that have served us for thousands of years, and we are helping others find their path to economic success and fulfillment. Gifts of your time, financial resources, and friendship are crucial to making the Mississippi River Trail the backbone of the nation’s trail system. . . .all 3,000 or so miles of it. Share your wisdom and knowledge with us. We must not only do, we must promote and educate if we are to continue succeeding by making an indelible mark on our nation’s trail history. Thank you, Terry Eastin, Executive Director