The Yellowstone Trail Association is a nonprofit corporation. Incorporation was essential for the recognition and funding needed to get the word out about the interesting history of the Trail and joys of traveling the old route in the age of impersonal Interstate highways.
A formal organization is essential for recognition and inclusion in major programs such as the Scenic Byways program. A nonprofit organization can also apply for funding for major projects such as the production of tourism booklets showing the Trail in each state.
The Yellowstone Trail Association has formally stated its purposes:
1) Public Education: to increase public knowledge of the Trail and its importance in both local and national history,
2) Historical Research: to acquire information and stories about the Trail and its historical context,
3) Historical Preservation: to promote the preservation of appropriate sections of the Yellowstone Trail and buildings or other artifacts along the Trail,
4) Communication: to provide a medium of communication and support among its members, and
5) Heritage Tourism: to assist heritage tourism agencies along the Trail to promote the Trail, and
6) Related Events: to sponsor or support various events related to the history of the Trail to support the other purposes.
Join the Yellowstone Trail Association to keep informed and take part. Learn more about the YT, its history, and related events through the newsletter, the Arrow, sent via email only to members. It is inexpensive and of great help to the volunteers promoting an awareness of an interesting part of American history. This is a reminder that the Arrow will not be available as in a printed form unless specifically needed and requested.
Dues and other information can be found on the application form. If you would prefer to print a copy of the form and mail it with your check, click here.
If you would like to apply on line and pay through PayPal, click here.