The Buckeye Trail Association Trailblazer, 127 W Main Street, Shawnee, OH (2026)

Q: What is the website?

https://www.buckeyetrail.org/Trailblazer/

06/02/2026

🥾🧭🥾 Trailblazer Tuesday 🥾🧭🥾

Meg’s Book Loop: “By Leatherwood Creek: A Personal and Natural History Along a Small Creek in the Ohio Hill Country”
Written By: Margret “Meg” Sondey
Spring 2026 Volume 59 No. 1

📚 How much history, wildlife, and wonder can be found along one small Ohio creek?

In this issue, Meg Sondey reviews By Leatherwood Creek, a fascinating look at the natural and human stories hidden along a single stream in Ohio's hill country. It's a reminder that every trail crossing has a story—and sometimes an entire book behind it.

🌿 Curious? Read Meg's full review in the Spring 2026 Trailblazer and discover why this creek-side journey is worth exploring.

— — —

Haven't checked out the latest issue of The Trailblazer yet? Dive in here: buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer
Explore the full archives (back to 1968!): buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives

All links are in the Bio!

— — —

What’s your favorite Buckeye Trail memory? Share below 👇

05/28/2026

🥾📚 Throwback Thursday takes us all the way back to the Spring 1972 edition of the BTA Trailblazer — Volume 5, No. 1!

This incredible early issue featured winter hike plans for the Burr Oak region complete with an awesome vintage map of Burr Oak Lake State Park, updates on the developing North Country Trail, and even one of the earliest “Recipes for Happy Hiking” features! 🍲🔥

One trail cooking tip from 1972 introduced hikers to “The Cooking Bag” — promising “no stirring, no sticking, no burning!” while making camp meals easier on the trail. Some hiking advice truly never goes out of style. 😄

From historic trail planning to old-school backpacking wisdom, this issue is a fascinating snapshot of the Buckeye Trail’s early years and the volunteers who helped build the adventure we enjoy today. 💙🌲

📖 Read the full article (and the rest of the issue) here: https://buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives
What’s your favorite Throwback memory from the Buckeye Trail or early rail-trail days? Share below! 👇

— — —

In the meantime, you can catch up on the latest issue of the Buckeye Trail Association’s Trailblazer, which is out now!

You can also find it in our Trailblazer archive or at: https://www.buckeyetrail.org/Trailblazer.
All links are in the Bio!

— — —

📖All links are in the Bio!

05/26/2026

🎉🥾 Trailblazer Tuesday Winner Announcement! 🥾🎉

Congratulations to Valerie Gardner of the Lake Plains Chapter — winner of the Spring 2026 Trailblazer Prize Package: Trail-Ready Essentials! 🎁🌲

A huge THANK YOU once again to Dave Canterbury, Self Reliance Outfitters, and The Pathfinder School for sponsoring this incredible trail-ready giveaway and supporting the Buckeye Trail community!

And remember… the best stories from the trail are the ones shared with the community. Keep exploring, keep adventuring, and keep making memories on the Buckeye Trail! 💙

— — —

Haven't checked out the latest issue of The Trailblazer yet? Dive in here: buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer
Explore the full archives (back to 1968!): buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives

All links are in the Bio!

— — —

What’s your favorite Buckeye Trail memory? Share below 👇

05/21/2026

🥾⏳🥾 Throwback Thursday: 🥾⏳🥾

Buckeye Trail Maintainers’ Numbers Are Strength
Photo by Garry Dill.
Spring 2003 Volume 36 No. 1

🌲📚 Throwback Thursday takes us back to the Spring 2003 edition of the Buckeye Trail Association’s Trailblazer — Volume 36 No. 1!
One of the standout moments from this issue is the cover story, “Buckeye Trail Maintainers’ Numbers Are Strength,”highlighting nearly 70 trail maintainers gathering at Highbanks Metro Park to share ideas, improve blazing, and strengthen the trail community. A reminder that the Buckeye Trail has always been built not just by footsteps… but by volunteers working together. 💙🥾

From trail crew stories and icy winter circuit hikes to the early days of the BTA Barn project, this issue is packed with snapshots of the passion and camaraderie that helped shape the trail we know today.

Take a stroll through the archives and relive a piece of Buckeye Trail history!

📖 Read the full article (and the rest of the issue) here: https://buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives
What’s your favorite Throwback memory from the Buckeye Trail or early rail-trail days? Share below! 👇

— — —

In the meantime, you can catch up on the latest issue of the Buckeye Trail Association’s Trailblazer, which is out now!

You can also find it in our Trailblazer archive or at: https://www.buckeyetrail.org/Trailblazer.
All links are in the Bio!

— — —

📖All links are in the Bio!

05/19/2026

🥾🧭🥾 Trailblazer Tuesday 🥾🧭🥾

The Village of Morrow is officially our 23rd Buckeye Trail Town! The designation became official on May 16, 2026, thanks to the efforts of Memorable Morrow, local residents, business owners, and village leaders. The celebration at Miranda’s Ice Cream Shop marked the start of this exciting new partnership.

Welcome to the Tramily, Morrow! 🎉

Read all about it in the current issue of The Trailblazer (Spring 2026, Volume 59 No. 1) — check out the article “Coming soon: Our 23rd Buckeye Trail Town” on page 30.

Want to learn more about Morrow as a Trail Town? Visit:
👉 buckeyetrail.org/towns/morrow

If you’re out on the trail, be sure to stop in Morrow and support these local businesses. Let’s celebrate another great Buckeye Trail Town together!

— — —

Haven't checked out the latest issue of The Trailblazer yet? Dive in here: buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer
Explore the full archives (back to 1968!): buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives

All links are in the Bio!

— — —

What’s your favorite Buckeye Trail memory? Share below 👇

05/14/2026

🥾⏳🥾 Throwback Thursday: 🥾⏳🥾

Pennsylvania Club takes a Trip to Southern Ohio Trails
By: John Stehle in coordination with the NCTA
Spring 2014 Volume 47 No. 1

🗞️ Spring 2014 (Volume 47, No. 1) took us on the road with the Pennsylvania Club as they explored some of southern Ohio’s finest trails!

In “Pennsylvania Club Takes a Trip to Southern Ohio Trails” by John Stehle, members of the North Country Trail Association affiliate enjoyed a memorable weekend hiking the Buckeye Trail/North Country Trail through scenic spots like Serpent Mound and the stunning Hocking Hills State Park (Old Man’s Cave section). From ancient earthworks to dramatic sandstone gorges, waterfalls, and hand-crafted trail features — they experienced the best of Ohio’s hiking!

📖 Read the full article (and the rest of the issue) here: https://buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives

Who else has fond memories of hiking Hocking Hills or Serpent Mound? Drop your favorite southern Ohio trail memory below! 👇

What’s your favorite Throwback memory from the Buckeye Trail or early rail-trail days? Share below! 👇

— — —

🚨❗️🚨 Trailblazer Prize Package 🚨❗️🚨

Trail-Ready Essentials

Kick off our exciting new series, Trail-Ready Essentials, with this issue's prize package designed to boost your gear and toolbox for any adventure! Thanks to our friends at Self Reliance Outfitters and The Pathfinder School for sponsoring this trail-ready giveaway!

Prize Package:
• 1 (one), Autographed Copy of BUSH CRAFT 101: A Field Guide to the art of WILDERNESS SURVIVAL -- Dave Canterbury
• 1 (one), Pathfinder Bottle Cook Set and Alcohol Stove Combo

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, May 15th is the LAST DAY to enter for that epic prize package from the Spring 2026 issue!

— — —

In the meantime, you can catch up on the latest issue of the Buckeye Trail Association’s Trailblazer, which is out now!

You can also find it in our Trailblazer archive or at: https://www.buckeyetrail.org/Trailblazer.
All links are in the Bio!

— — —

📖All links are in the Bio!

05/12/2026

🥾🧭🥾 Trailblazer Tuesday 🥾🧭🥾

Recipes for Happy Hiking: Soup Beans & Cornbread
Written By: Maureen Gatewood
Spring 2026 Volume 59 No. 1

🍲 Recipes for Happy Hiking!
Nothing beats warming up after a chilly Ohio trail adventure like a big pot of Soup Beans & Cornbread 🍲— a true Appalachian classic! And this issue of the Trailblazer proves it from being a staple at the winter hikes to one of BTA President Maureen Gatewood’s family favorite recipe!

In the new Spring 2026 issue of The Trailblazer, Maureen Gatewood shares her cherished family recipe that’s been fueling generations (and happy hikers at the Hocking Hills Winter Hike and BRRRRR Oak Winter Hike!). Simple, inexpensive, hearty, and full of soul-satisfying mountain flavor — perfect post-hike fuel.

From “looking” the beans to that golden cornbread fresh from the oven, this is comfort food done right.
📖 Grab the full recipe + family video QR code in the magazine: https://www.buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer
Who’s ready to cook up some trail happiness? 🔥

Drop your favorite trail meal, recipe, or cooking hack below — you might get featured next! ✉️ [email protected]
— — —

🚨❗️🚨 Trailblazer Prize Package 🚨❗️🚨

Trail-Ready Essentials

Kick off our exciting new series, Trail-Ready Essentials, with this issue's prize package designed to boost your gear and toolbox for any adventure! Thanks to our friends at Self Reliance Outfitters and The Pathfinder School for sponsoring this trail-ready giveaway!

Prize Package:
• 1 (one), Autographed Copy of BUSH CRAFT 101: A Field Guide to the art of WILDERNESS SURVIVAL -- Dave Canterbury
• 1 (one), Pathfinder Bottle Cook Set and Alcohol Stove Combo

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, May 15th is the LAST DAY to enter for that epic prize package from the Spring 2026 issue!

— — —

Haven't checked out the latest issue of The Trailblazer yet? Dive in here: buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer
Explore the full archives (back to 1968!): buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives

All links are in the Bio!

— — —

What’s your favorite Buckeye Trail memory? Share below 👇

05/07/2026

🥾⏳🥾 Throwback Thursday: 🥾⏳🥾

For this Throwback Thursday we bring the Spring 1991 (Vol. 24, No. 1) — when rail-trails were exploding across the U.S.! Check out this great graphic on page 11 showing the surge in rail-trail activity that was transforming old rail lines into beautiful new trails. Visionaries were already seeing the future of multi-use paths we love today.

And because no hike is complete without good fuel… flip to page 13 for delicious Slovak Pancakes and the cozy hostel cooking instructions that came with them. Perfect post-hike breakfast! 🥞

Also be sure to check out the hilarious spelling lesson on Page 13.

Who else is craving a trail adventure (and some pancakes) right now?

What’s your favorite Throwback memory from the Buckeye Trail or early rail-trail days? Share below! 👇

— — —

🚨❗️🚨 Trailblazer Prize Package 🚨❗️🚨

Trail-Ready Essentials

Kick off our exciting new series, Trail-Ready Essentials, with this issue's prize package designed to boost your gear and toolbox for any adventure! Thanks to our friends at Self Reliance Outfitters and The Pathfinder School for sponsoring this trail-ready giveaway!

Prize Package:
• 1 (one), Autographed Copy of BUSH CRAFT 101: A Field Guide to the art of WILDERNESS SURVIVAL -- Dave Canterbury
• 1 (one), Pathfinder Bottle Cook Set and Alcohol Stove Combo

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, May 15th is the LAST DAY to enter for that epic prize package from the Spring 2026 issue!

— — —

In the meantime, you can catch up on the latest issue of the Buckeye Trail Association’s Trailblazer, which is out now!

You can also find it in our Trailblazer archive or at: https://www.buckeyetrail.org/Trailblazer.
All links are in the Bio!

— — —

📖All links are in the Bio!

05/05/2026

🥾🧭🥾 Trailblazer Tuesday 🥾🧭🥾

🌿 Trailblazer Reminder! ⏳

The clock is ticking! Don’t forget—Summer article submissions and Spring Prize Package entries are due next Friday, May 15th!
We’ve been loving what we’re seeing across Buckeye Trail Association group pages lately—everything from Spring Morelfest and Blue Blaze Academy to circuit hikes, solo adventures, and even that unforgettable drum circle at Ash Cave. It’s clear: you’ve been out there exploring, connecting, and celebrating the trail in a big way.

Now it’s your turn to share your story.

Whether you’ve got a full article, a handful of photos, or just the spark of an idea—we want to hear from you. The Trailblazer team is here to help bring it to life, but it all starts with you.

📩 Send submissions or ideas to: [email protected]
Let’s keep the stories of the Buckeye Trail rolling! 💙
— — —

🚨❗️🚨 Trailblazer Prize Package 🚨❗️🚨

Trail-Ready Essentials

Kick off our exciting new series, Trail-Ready Essentials, with this issue's prize package designed to boost your gear and toolbox for any adventure! Thanks to our friends at Self Reliance Outfitters and The Pathfinder School for sponsoring this trail-ready giveaway!

Prize Package:
• 1 (one), Autographed Copy of BUSH CRAFT 101: A Field Guide to the art of WILDERNESS SURVIVAL -- Dave Canterbury
• 1 (one), Pathfinder Bottle Cook Set and Alcohol Stove Combo

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, May 15th is the LAST DAY to enter for that epic prize package from the Spring 2026 issue!

— — —

Haven't checked out the latest issue of The Trailblazer yet? Dive in here: buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer
Explore the full archives (back to 1968!): buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives

All links are in the Bio!

— — —

What’s your favorite Buckeye Trail memory? Share below 👇

04/30/2026

🥾⏳🥾 Throwback Thursday: 🥾⏳🥾

Pure Buckeye Trail Magic from February 2001 🌲🍂
Digging into the Buckeye Trail Association’s Trailblazer archives never fails to remind us why this 1,400+ adventure, looping through Ohio’s hills, farms, forests, and communities holds such a special place in so many hearts.

In this delightful write-up, the “circuiteers” share their brisk November 11–12, 2000 hike through Lorain and Medina counties. Their tale is full of classic trail humor: accidentally driving off without John Rethman at Fort’s Tavern in Wellington (and the need to have to vote to go back for him!), to chatting with a local named “Fez” about the windmills aerating his pond, and cozying up around the campfire at Findley State Park. It perfectly captures the Buckeye Trail experience!

Be sure to read this full article found in the archive! While you’re in the archive, don’t stop at just this story! Flip through the entire issue for more gems: Great photos and recap from the November 2000 Trail Maintainers Meeting — celebrating the dedicated volunteers (our Everyday Trail Heroes) who keep the Buckeye Trail alive. Along with updates on new trail construction, the upcoming Annual Meeting at Hocking College, work parties, and so much more that shows the pride and hard work we pour into this trail.

— — —

🚨❗️🚨 Trailblazer Prize Package 🚨❗️🚨

Trail-Ready Essentials

Kick off our exciting new series, Trail-Ready Essentials, with this issue's prize package designed to boost your gear and toolbox for any adventure! Thanks to our friends at Self Reliance Outfitters and The Pathfinder School for sponsoring this trail-ready giveaway!

Prize Package:
• 1 (one), Autographed Copy of BUSH CRAFT 101: A Field Guide to the art of WILDERNESS SURVIVAL -- Dave Canterbury
• 1 (one), Pathfinder Bottle Cook Set and Alcohol Stove Combo

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity, May 15th is the LAST DAY to enter for that epic prize package from the Spring 2026 issue!

— — —

Trailblazer: buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer
Archives: buckeyetrail.org/about/the-trailblazer/the-trailblazer-archives

📖All links are in the Bio!

The Buckeye Trail Association Trailblazer

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

05/26/2026

05/21/2026

05/19/2026

05/14/2026

05/12/2026

05/07/2026

05/05/2026

04/30/2026

Address

Telephone

Website

Alerts

Contact The Organization

Shortcuts

Share

Category