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Southampton Trails Preservation Society Celebrates 30 Years, 300 Miles Of Trails

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Dai Dayton

Dai Dayton

a founding member of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society

a founding member of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society

said 300 miles of trails have been preserved thanks to dedication

said 300 miles of trails have been preserved thanks to dedication

hardwork and help from the town. ALISHA STEINDECKER

hardwork and help from the town. ALISHA STEINDECKER

Dai Dayton

Dai Dayton

a founding member of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society

a founding member of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society

said 300 miles of trails have been preserved thanks to dedication

said 300 miles of trails have been preserved thanks to dedication

hardwork and help from the town. ALISHA STEINDECKER

hardwork and help from the town. ALISHA STEINDECKER

Dai Dayton

Dai Dayton

a founding member of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society

a founding member of the Southampton Trails Preservation Society

said 300 miles of trails have been preserved thanks to dedication

said 300 miles of trails have been preserved thanks to dedication

authorAlisha Steindecker on Mar 25, 2016
As Dai Dayton trekked a winding, wooded hiking trail in Sag Harbor on a warm March day, twigs crunching beneath her feet, she absentmindedly cleared the path as she went,... more

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