Map publisher donates to maintain Tsali trails
A new map of Tsali Trails not only creates a better guide to the nationally known trail system on the Swain/Graham county line — it will generate revenue to pay for maintenance of Tsali Recreation Area. Publisher Milestone Press will donate a portion of the proceeds for the purpose.
Milestone published the new map on April 1 and made its first donation from map sales this month.
“We’re happy to be able to give something back to a local trail system that has provided so much enjoyment to so many outdoor adventurers,” said Milestone owner Jim Parham, who lives in the Almond area of Swain County.
Parham presented the check to the Nantahala Area Southern Off-Road Bicycling Association, which shoulders the responsibility of maintaining the popular mountain biking network.
“Our next major purchase will be a trailer to carry our heavy trail maintenance tools. This donation will go a long way toward helping with that,” said Andy Zivinsky, Nantahala SORBA’s president.
The map, which is waterproof and tearproof, retails for $9.99. It shows all four trails at Tsali Recreation Area, detailing the alternating use schedule for bikes and horses and information about Tsali’s U.S. Forest Service campground. Available at a variety of local bookstores, bike shops and outfitters.
