The Sheltowee Trace Association
A 501c(3) non-profit formed to protect, preserve and promote the Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail as a significant national resource for the enjoyment of hikers, bikers and equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people.

Discover and Enjoy Kentucky's Long Trail

Sheltowee Trace Association, 63 Burtonville Rd., Tollesboro, Ky. 41189 Phone: 606-584-7744
Email: director@sheltoweetrace.org

About the STA

OUR TEAM LEADER

Steve Barbour, Executive Director

Steve Barbour, was born and raised in the Bluegrass. The son of a United Methodist pastor, Steve has lived all over the Bluegrass. Currently living on the family's ancestral farm in Burtonville, Kentucky, he is entering his fourth year as Executive Director of The Sheltowee Trace Association.

A founding member of the STA, Steve is a retired Army Public Affairs broadcast journalist and public affairs professional with over 20 years in public relations with the U.S. Army and the Federal Government. Before moving home to Kentucky from Maryland, Steve worked in the press office for the Assistant Secretary, Administration on Children and Familes, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Steve has personally hiked over a1000 miles of the A.T. . His first experience at a lengthy overnight journey was when he lead urban youth on their first adventures into the Forest in the 90's. Steve has completed an End-2-End hike of the Sheltowee Trace in 2012.

Become a Member

Our member contributions are our primary means of support for the work we do. Please consider becoming a dues paying member of the STA. Your membership will enable us to continue to meet our goals for the Trace today and in the future. Download a member application today by visiting clicking on Member Application.

Mail the application in to the address listed along with your check or money order. You can also pay your member fee by using PayPal by sending your fee to tradingpost@sheltoweetrace.org
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The Sheltowee Trace Association

Incorporated in 2009, The Sheltowee Trace Association (STA) is a non profit 501c(3) organization formed to protect, preserve and promote the Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail as a significant national resource for the enjoyment of hikers, bikers and equestrians, and for the value that wild and scenic lands provide to all people.

The organization is the public complement to the US Forest Service, National Park Service, and Kentucky State Parks, and a significant partner in the management and operations of the Sheltowee Trace National Recreational Trail.

We are focused on:

Fostering cooperation and communication among all trail users

Protecting this vital and precious natural resource

Ensuring trail maintenance and movement of “road miles” back into the forest

Improving trail access

Supporting informational and educational programs Championing volunteer projects

Advocating for policy issues that support the STA and the Trace

Developing an ongoing and expanding trail advocacy effort that seeks funding in support of land acquisition, conservation easements, trail maintenance, management and operations

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ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS

STA Bylaws

Board Minutes - September 2012

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