MAKING PINE STREET WOODS MORE ACCESSIBLE
by PAUL GRAVES / Bonner Co. Daily Bee Contributing Writer
| September 5, 2024 1:00 AM
If you’ve been to Pine Street Woods, did you ever wonder if the trails are in compliance with the American Disability Act? Likely not. But the Kaniksu Land Trust folks are thinking seriously about that very connection.
In fact, KLT is one of only 10 land trusts nationwide to receive a Land Trust Alliance’s 2024 Partnerships for Disability Access, Inclusion, and Leadership Grant.
The 4,000 land trusts around the country understand that being outdoors – even for a short time on a regular basis – offers a valuable space for people to enhance their health and wellness. These benefits can be seen in better overall health through exercise to reducing stress levels in the presence of nature.
