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Scoop
3 days ago
- Scoop
Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail: Key Section In Mountains To Sea Ride Opens In June
Article – Moana Ellis – Local Democracy Reporter Iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuirua is working with the Ruapehu District Council and other stakeholders in the central North Island to build the trail connecting Waimarino (formerly National Park village) to Horopito, and eventually to Pkk. Trail builders are three weeks away from opening the newest section of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride cycle trail. When complete, the 29.4km Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail will deliver the infamous 'missing link' in a multi-day adventure ride, starting on the volcanic slopes of Mt Ruapehu and ending at the Tasman Sea in Whanganui. Iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua is working with the Ruapehu District Council and other stakeholders in the central North Island to build the trail connecting Waimarino (formerly National Park village) to Horopito, and eventually to Pōkākā. Trail manager Lynley Twyman said construction of this section began in October 2023 and was being built in stages as funding came in. Te Hangāruru will feature boardwalks, 17 bridges and four suspension bridges over a track through subalpine landscape, including podocarp forests. The country's longest suspension bridge, stretching 200 meters across the Makatote River, will be built in a later stage of the project. Earlier this month, teams from Midwest Helicopters, Abseil Access and Impel 2010 installed a 30m suspension bridge over the Mangaturuturu River, and trail builders are working now on completing the approaches. Another 99m suspension bridge will be built over the Manganui-o-te-Ao in the next phase of works, and an underpass under the Main Trunk Line, just north of Pōkākā, is under construction. 'Once complete, this trail will be another jewel for the Ruapehu community and an unforgettable ride or walk for adventurers across Aotearoa,' Twyman said. Ngā Ara Tūhono Charitable Trust, which oversees the trail, is seeking final funding for the last phases of the trail. 'But we're building everything we can now, with the resources we have,' Twyman said. The Trust is chaired by Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe. Members include Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton, Tūpoho iwi representative Chris Kumeroa, Ngāti Rangi's Ngā Waihua o Paerangi pouārahi Helen Leahy, Te Korowai o Wainuiārua chair Aiden Gilbert, Whanganui Māori tourism representative Hayden Potaka, and Whanganui District Council representative Rory Smith. The completed Mountains to Sea trail will offer more than 320km of connected trails, including stretches through two national parks and alongside the Whanganui River. It will become one of the 23 Great Rides of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, Ngā Haerenga. The first 9km of Te Hangāruru – 'a fabulous piece of track' – will open on June 19. The Trust is calling for community volunteers to pitch in from 10am on Sunday, 1 June, to plant 800 locally sourced native trees and shrubs around the Horopito trail head, opposite Horopito Motors (also known as Smash Palace). The planting is part of a rehabilitation project for land that was returned to Te Korowai o Wainuiārua by the Crown earlier this month under treaty settlement. 'It was covered in rubbish and pest plants like gorse, broom and blackberry. It has been cleaned up with care – now it's our turn to give back,' Twyman said. 'This planting is all about rehabilitating the whenua, making sure we're contributing back to the environment and our people. 'The community keeps asking how they can help – this is how. Bring your spade, scissors, boots and lunch, and get stuck in.' Twyman said Te Hangāruru gives riders a front-row seat to 'seriously stunning central plateau scenery'. 'You'll cruise through native forest, alongside relics from early timber milling days, and beautiful farmland.' Towering above the landscape is Hauhungatahi, at 1521 meters one of New Zealand's tallest volcanoes. 'What makes it truly unique is that it's built atop an upfaulted block of ancient mesozoic marine sediment – rock that once sat on the seafloor,' Twyman said. 'The lava that formed Hauhungatahi erupted around 900,000 years ago, making it more than three times as old as Mt Ruapehu.' The completed trail will feature an 18km section of the historic Marton Sash and Door tramway route, built in the 1920s for locomotives to take logs from Waimarino and Ngātokoerua to the town of Marton, south of the plateau.
Scoop
3 days ago
- Scoop
Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail: Key Section In Mountains To Sea Ride Opens In June
Trail builders are three weeks away from opening the newest section of the Mountains to Sea – Ngā Ara Tūhono Great Ride cycle trail. When complete, the 29.4km Te Hangāruru Cycle Trail will deliver the infamous 'missing link' in a multi-day adventure ride, starting on the volcanic slopes of Mt Ruapehu and ending at the Tasman Sea in Whanganui. Iwi collective Te Korowai o Wainuiārua is working with the Ruapehu District Council and other stakeholders in the central North Island to build the trail connecting Waimarino (formerly National Park village) to Horopito, and eventually to Pōkākā. Trail manager Lynley Twyman said construction of this section began in October 2023 and was being built in stages as funding came in. Te Hangāruru will feature boardwalks, 17 bridges and four suspension bridges over a track through subalpine landscape, including podocarp forests. The country's longest suspension bridge, stretching 200 meters across the Makatote River, will be built in a later stage of the project. Earlier this month, teams from Midwest Helicopters, Abseil Access and Impel 2010 installed a 30m suspension bridge over the Mangaturuturu River, and trail builders are working now on completing the approaches. Another 99m suspension bridge will be built over the Manganui-o-te-Ao in the next phase of works, and an underpass under the Main Trunk Line, just north of Pōkākā, is under construction. 'Once complete, this trail will be another jewel for the Ruapehu community and an unforgettable ride or walk for adventurers across Aotearoa,' Twyman said. Ngā Ara Tūhono Charitable Trust, which oversees the trail, is seeking final funding for the last phases of the trail. 'But we're building everything we can now, with the resources we have,' Twyman said. The Trust is chaired by Whanganui mayor Andrew Tripe. Members include Ruapehu mayor Weston Kirton, Tūpoho iwi representative Chris Kumeroa, Ngāti Rangi's Ngā Waihua o Paerangi pouārahi Helen Leahy, Te Korowai o Wainuiārua chair Aiden Gilbert, Whanganui Māori tourism representative Hayden Potaka, and Whanganui District Council representative Rory Smith. The completed Mountains to Sea trail will offer more than 320km of connected trails, including stretches through two national parks and alongside the Whanganui River. It will become one of the 23 Great Rides of the New Zealand Cycle Trail, Ngā Haerenga. The first 9km of Te Hangāruru – 'a fabulous piece of track' – will open on June 19. The Trust is calling for community volunteers to pitch in from 10am on Sunday, 1 June, to plant 800 locally sourced native trees and shrubs around the Horopito trail head, opposite Horopito Motors (also known as Smash Palace). The planting is part of a rehabilitation project for land that was returned to Te Korowai o Wainuiārua by the Crown earlier this month under treaty settlement. 'It was covered in rubbish and pest plants like gorse, broom and blackberry. It has been cleaned up with care – now it's our turn to give back,' Twyman said. 'This planting is all about rehabilitating the whenua, making sure we're contributing back to the environment and our people. 'The community keeps asking how they can help – this is how. Bring your spade, scissors, boots and lunch, and get stuck in.' Twyman said Te Hangāruru gives riders a front-row seat to 'seriously stunning central plateau scenery'. 'You'll cruise through native forest, alongside relics from early timber milling days, and beautiful farmland.' Towering above the landscape is Hauhungatahi, at 1521 meters one of New Zealand's tallest volcanoes. 'What makes it truly unique is that it's built atop an upfaulted block of ancient mesozoic marine sediment – rock that once sat on the seafloor,' Twyman said. 'The lava that formed Hauhungatahi erupted around 900,000 years ago, making it more than three times as old as Mt Ruapehu.' The completed trail will feature an 18km section of the historic Marton Sash and Door tramway route, built in the 1920s for locomotives to take logs from Waimarino and Ngātokoerua to the town of Marton, south of the plateau.
Business Wire
5 days ago
- Business Wire
Suncadia Resort Celebrates 25 Years with Fresh Offers and a Tribute to Its History
CLE ELUM, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Suncadia, the year-round mountain resort located just 80 miles east of Seattle, proudly celebrates 25 years of progress, community building, and environmental stewardship with the launch of its Heritage Trail Package, inviting guests to explore historic Roslyn, and create their own adventure amongst the pines. 'For 25 years, Suncadia has been a place where people connect - with each other, with nature, and with the spirit of the Pacific Northwest,' said Karen HauckPorter, Marketing Executive at Suncadia. 'With the launch of our Heritage Trail Package, we're inviting guests to honor the land's legacy and the communities that have shaped it by exploring Roslyn's historic charm, experiencing the magic of our trails, and making lasting memories.' As Suncadia celebrates a quarter century of progress, it's looking back at the region's rich history and spirit of resilience and community and inviting guests to do the same. Heritage trail visitors can honor the area's rich coal-mining history by visiting the landmark ruins of the #9 mine, which operated on what is now Suncadia property over a century ago. Guests can also enjoy shuttle service to nearby Roslyn, where craft breweries, local dining, a lively Sunday market, a museum, and the iconic Roslyn Theatre showcase the enduring spirit of this storied mountain town. Hop on a bike (also included in the Heritage Trail Package) and explore over 50 miles of trails and paved pathways, try to spot the over 180 species of birds that thrive in the area, or catch a glimpse of the local Elk herds that roam the pristine terrain. After a day of adventure, visitors can indulge in the signature Huckleberry S'mores delivered to their resort accommodations. Suncadia's 25th anniversary celebrations will span the summer, offering something for everyone. Legacy events, including Outdoor Summer Concerts, 4 th of July Celebrations, and Summer Kids Spectacular, are back this year. New to the 2025 event schedule is In a Landscape, an outdoor performance by classical pianist Hunter Noack at scenic Riverfront Park. Later in the Summer, indulge in Wine in the Pines—an evening of art, live music, and expertly curated food and wine pairings from Suncadia's chefs and sommeliers, all set against the natural beauty of Nelson Farm Park. You can find a complete list of Suncadia's 2025 Signature Events here. About Suncadia Suncadia is a renowned destination in the Pacific Northwest. Located 80 miles east of Seattle, this 6,400-acre property is an all-seasons mountain resort and residential community, offering a unique blend of premier accommodations and natural beauty. The resort features guest suites and penthouses, a variety of upscale rental homes, several dining options, day spa and wellness programming, outdoor and indoor pools, two championship golf courses (Prospector and Rope Rider), and a conference facility. Beyond the overnight accommodations, Suncadia also provides opportunities for homeowners to own a piece of this mountain paradise, surrounded by world-class amenities and breathtaking natural landscapes. In addition to residential opportunities within Suncadia, Tumble Creek, an exclusive enclave spanning 2,600 acres offers homes and homesites, community amenities that include a private Tom Doak golf course, club house with dining options, kids and family spaces, pool and fitness facilities. As a leading all-seasons mountain destination in Washington, Suncadia provides a wide range of recreational activities year-round, including hiking, biking, fishing, river floating, axe throwing, and horseback riding, as well as cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, tubing, and snowshoeing. For more information, visit and follow along on Facebook and Instagram.
Cision Canada
26-05-2025
- Cision Canada
Celebrating Unity and Volunteerism on International Trails Day 2025 Français
Trans Canada Trail partners with community groups to honour volunteers and their impact on the world's longest trail OTTAWA, ON, May 26, 2025 /CNW/ - Trans Canada Trail is excited to join communities throughout the country to celebrate International Trails Day 2025 on June 7. Events in nine provinces and two territories will highlight the dedication of volunteers and community groups in preserving the 29,000-kilometre trail system that connects Canada from coast to coast to coast. These 13 celebrations will showcase the many ways local volunteers contribute to the nationwide Trail's maintenance and improvement. Each location will offer its own unique way for the public to engage with the Trail, with activities ranging from trail clean ups and tree planting to fun runs and guided trail tours. Celebrated annually on the first Saturday in June, International Trails Day is a celebration of trails and what they mean to communities around the world. "When we come together to celebrate the Trail, we celebrate what it means to be Canadian," says Mathieu Roy, Chief Executive Officer of Trans Canada Trail. "Nature is essential to Canada's national identity and trails are a vital way for people across the country to enjoy our vast natural landscape. International Trails Day is a perfect time to recognize how our trails connect us not only to nature, but to one another as well." International Trails Day 2025 Event Locations All events are free and open to the public and media. These events mark the culmination of the 2025 Trail Care Grant program, which is generously supported by Athletic Brewing, Columbia Sportswear, and Toyota Canada. This annual program provides funding to local trail groups, enabling them to undertake projects that enhance trail sections and support volunteer initiatives. For more information on each event and how to participate, visit About Trans Canada Trail The Trans Canada Trail is the longest multi-use trail system in the world and it is always growing. It reaches every province and territory and connects all three of Canada's coastlines. Each section of the Trans Canada Trail is managed locally and supports different activities and community needs. Trans Canada Trail is the organization that advocates for, stewards and champions Canada's nationwide trail system. It is a registered charity that receives funding from the Government of Canada (through Parks Canada), various provincial and municipal governments, and generous donors.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Village seeks more grants for Memorial Field project
JEFFERSON — Village council approved two grant applications that could be used for the construction of the Memorial Field inclusive playground that will also hopefully include other fun options for families. Village officials were able to secure a grant last year from the Ashtabula County Board of DD, and assistance from the Ashtabula County Board of Commissioners, toward the construction of an inclusive playground, that could also include other features, like a pair of trails at the property. The village hopes to find financial support from area businesses, and draw people from throughout northeastern Ohio. Jefferson Village Administrator Steven Murphy said the grants would help pay for a portion of the the cost for a proposed Storybook Trail and a loop walk around the property. Village council also approved an ordinance to start the process to renew a 1.55-mill street lights levy, and a one-mill fire levy. The resolution empowers the Ashtabula County Auditor to certify the tax evaluation and the dollar amount that would be generated by the renewal levies. They would not involve any new tax money. Murphy said he did a comprehensive look at available parking spots in the village. He said there are a total of 576 parking spots, including the county courthouse parking lot. Village officials explained their rationale on the use of a speed bump on South Market Street near the entrance to Giddings Park, after a resident asked for officer patrol instead of the device. Jefferson Mayor Jim Chiacchiero said village police can't be everywhere at the same time, and believe placing the bump in the area where a child was killed was the best option, from a safety standpoint. Jefferson Police Chief Chris Mackensen said the village is looking into a grant to pay for a speed table that would replace the bump. The resident said he would be in favor of that solution. Murphy also credited the street department for saving the village thousands of dollars in outside contract money, as they fixed an East Jefferson Street catch basin.
