The following actions will help create the opportunity for transformative outdoor experiences that inspire a lifelong connection to the natural world. 1) Action: Build and rehabilitate a network of shelters and Outdoor Center to provide opportunities for inspirational outdoor and overnight experiences in Connecticut. 2) Action: Transform the Blue Trails into a world class trail system through improvements to bridges, boardwalks, signage, and footpath sustainability. 3) Action: Secure the legacy of the Blue Trails by working with landowners to achieve long-term protection of the Trails. 4) Action: Connect people of all ages to the outdoors through both hands-on experiential learning and new technologies that help demystify the wild.