More Than Outdoors Podcast – Maine Outdoor Economy Summit Mini-Series | Episode 4
Sam Shirley: Connecting People, Trails, and Communities

In Episode 4 of our five-part mini-series from the Maine Outdoor Economy Summit, hosts Austin French and Sam Andrews sit down with Sam Shirley of Maine Huts & Trails to discuss trail systems, stewardship, and the role of infrastructure in Maine’s outdoor economy.

Sam shares insight into how Maine Huts & Trails designs and maintains trail networks that support recreation, economic development, and community connection. This episode explores why trails matter — not just as places to recreate, but as long-term investments in people and place.

What you’ll hear:

• The mission and impact of Maine Huts & Trails

• How trails support access and economic opportunity

• The importance of long-term infrastructure planning

• Reflections from the Maine Outdoor Economy Summit

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Website: https://mainehuts.org
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