TRAIL GROUPS IN THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH |
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IDITAROD TRAIL BLAZERS, SEWARD CHAPTER |
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| Purpose: | The Seward Iditarod Trail Blazers, Inc. is a
private non-profit corporation, which was formed: (1) to promote the establishment of a
connected trail from Seward to Nome, (2) to support historical societies and government
agencies in the establishment, maintenance and preservation of historic sites, cabins and
other ob ects related to the Iditarod National Historic Trail System, (3) to oversee the
location, construction and maintenance of the Iditarod Trail segment from Seward to Crow
Pass and (4) to hold regular meetings and other activities for the recreation, instruction
and education of the members as well as the general public. The club has been active since
1982. When the Iditarod Trail was declared a National Historic Trail in 1978, it was understood that the original route from Seward to Crow Pass could not be used as it has been much overlain by the Alaska Railroad and the Seward Highway. A new trail route was identified along those portions. The Trailblazers, in cooperation with the City of Seward, and the US Forest Service, have made substantial progress on the new route within the City of Seward, and from Nash Road to Snow River. The trailblazers continue to refine the route and construct the trail North of Seward. |
| Projects and Activities: | Projects and Activities: Projects include trail routing, construction, and maintenance of the Iditarod National Historic Trail. |
| Membership: | approximately 60 currently active members Regular membership - $ 10 Family membership - $30 Sponsor membership - $50 Affiliate mernbership* - $50 *available to any organization affiliated with the Iditarod National Historic Trail System Membership is open to anyone interested in the history, use, promotion, and development of the Iditarod National Historic Trail. |
| Meetings: | Meetings: Meetings are usually the 3d Monday of
the month at Historical Museum in Seward. Guests and new members welcome. Please check on meeting date and location as they are subject to change. |
| Contacts: | Dan Seavey - 224-3518 Linda Sewall - 224-3581 |
| Web Site: | Not yet |
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