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Fundraising goes well in 2011!

Fundraising goes well in 2011! Monday, June 6, 2011 The East Coast Trail Association is nearing its 2011 fundraising goal of $100,000 with an incredible effort surrounding this year's 11th East Coast Trail Tely Hike. Corporate sponsors and member donations raised...

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For MORE Trail, Views, Hiking…

For MORE Trail, Views, Hiking... Friday, May 27, 2011 ...We need your support. Dear members of the public and lovers of the East Coast Trail; The 11th East Coast Trail Tely Hike Fundraiser is quickly approaching. We are placing a call for your support to get involved...

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Proposed Housing Development Ragged Beach, Witless Bay

Proposed Housing Development Ragged Beach, Witless Bay Wednesday, May 11, 2011 News Release, St. John's, 11 May 2011 Proposed Housing Development Ragged Beach, Witless Bay The East Coast Trail Association, which has developed and maintains the East Coast Trail,...

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The 2011 Trail Season Begins

The 2011 Trail Season Begins Thursday, May 5, 2011 Happy Spring! The ECTA has again hired over 25 paid crew members as seasonal trail builders and carpenters. The crew is currently out with chain saws clearing blow downs and leaners across the trail, readying the...

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“Spout” attracts Visitors year-round…

"Spout" attracts Visitors year-round... Wednesday, February 23, 2011 The Spout attracts Visitors year-round... The East Coast Trail Association has scheduled hikes and volunteer trail maintenance outings throughout the summer and fall. The volunteer trail maintenance...

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Hurricane Igor challenges Mickeleens Path…

Hurricane Igor challenges Mickeleens Path... Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Hurricane Igor's visit to the East Coast Trail on September 21, 2010 resulted in a major compromise of our trail integrity. The worst hit of the developed paths, was Mickeleens Path from Bay Bulls...

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