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“We, as a species, are meant to be moving. I can’t overemphasize for my patients the impor- tance of getting out and walking in a park. It makes all the difference in the world.” —Dr. Grace Alfonsi, MD
Dr. Alfonsi leads health-focused walks at neighborhood parks all over the city of Denver — including Mestizo-Curtis Park, recently rebuilt with help from The Trust for Public Land. A new Fitness Zone®
Without public access points for paddlers and anglers, the Teton River would be out of reach.
Keeping summer fun afloat area, play-
ground, and walking paths offer an array of options for outdoor workouts that the doctor says can lower the risk of hypertension, diabetes, and other ailments.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MESTIZO-CURTIS PARK @
TPL.ORG/MESTIZOCURTIS
The most popular access point to the Teton River has long been a gravel boat ramp located on private land just west of Driggs, Idaho. On summer days, this spot is a bustle of canoeists, paddleboarders, and families floating on inner-tubes—all looking to cool off on the river’s lazy curves through the plains near the Wyoming border. It’s also a hub for fly-fishing guides and local anglers hoping to snare a Yellowstone cutthroat trout. “The boat ramp is a wonderful access to a legendary, blue-ribbon fishery that we’re lucky to have,” says Perk Perkins, CEO of the sporting brand Orvis. “At the same time, it could be a lot better—there’s never enough parking, it’s all rutted out, and nobody really takes care of it.” When Perkins heard that the boat ramp was on the market last year, he was one of the many anglers who pitched in to protect it for the public. Thanks to their support, The Trust for Public Land was able to purchase the 80-acre property and transfer it to Teton County. Work is now under way on the first phase of the future Bates Teton River Access Park: improved parking and a better boat ramp are expected to open this summer.
22 · LAND&PEOPLE · SPRING/SUMMER 2017
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