Update – Comprehensive Plan Development for Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (PHNST)

The National Park Service has issued a newsletter in advance of the May 28 virtual public meeting for launching the PHNST Comprehensive Plan.

Topic questions identified for discussion at the virtual meeting:

1. What opportunities do you see for partnerships to improve communication, connectivity,
stewardship, and programming?
2. Where are the most important gaps or missing connections (on land or water) that limit access today?
3. What natural, cultural, or historic resources along the corridor need heightened protection, and what changes would help?
4. How can we balance high-quality recreation with resource stewardship?
5. What safety concerns most affect your experience today?
6. What improvements to accessibility would make the trail more welcoming for all users?
7. What stories should the trail tell more clearly, and where?
8. How can signage, maps, and digital tools better help people understand where the trail goes and what to expect?