One of the most important things that HPT strives to do well is communicate with its many members, supporters, volunteers and the interested public.  By creating this new website we hope to make it easier for everyone involved or interested in HPT to find the information they are looking for, as well as get any questions answered more efficiently than ever before.

However, what we really hope to accomplish is to actually create an "Online Community" for anyone involved in or interested in HPT and what we do.

The HPT Online Community is here to bring people together by using the Internet, email, instant messaging, forums, etc for the common interest of "Building Better Trails".  (Who would've thought that the internet could move dirt?)

We hope to provide a place to come together by using the Internet. By becoming a member of the HPT Online Community, you benefit in many of the same ways you would in a real world community - it’s just that you use the Internet.

• Instead of traveling to a coffee shop or hotel, you meet at a web site.
• Instead of having face-to-face discussion, you post messages to one another.
• Instead of picking a time and place to meet, the community is always-on.
• Instead of depending on a physical location or resource to keep track of community events and activities, this web site can do it for you.

So have a look around, create an account, post a comment, use the message board, create connections with other members.  Also be sure to let us know if there is something you particularly like; or if there is anything that could be improved.  After all - it's your community!

See you on the trails!
Human Powered Trails, Inc.

Be sure to check the "Website FAQ's" under "About HPT" for more information about using the HPT Online Community.

Some of the things that are offered on the new HPT Online Community include...

• New Layout to find information faster and easier. Including...
  
  • Trail Work: What we have done & what we are going to do
  • Trail Conditions - Up to Date and more visible
  • Events
  • Affiliated organizations
  • More Information and Resources about Trail building, Hiking, Riding, Shared Use and more.
• Facilitate communication
  • Both between members and with the public - Through a new Message Board, eNewsletters, Member Connections & HPT email lists
  • Members can post News Articles, Stories, Pictures & Videos
  • Special Areas for Members, HPT Board, Committees to collaborate on projects (coming soon)
  • Track Volunteer Hours, Capabilities, and Availability (coming soon)
• Get more people involved by making it easier to…
  • Donate
  • Volunteer
  • Join HPT

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