Villagers Wade and Pam Winningham

“Loving the trail system as much as we do, the Trail Fund was instantly in mind when POWER launched this program,” Wade Winningham said. “This year was the second round of funds we submitted, and I plan to keep on doing so as long as Power for Good continues to approve the applications.”

The Winninghams contribute more than grant writing. Both volunteer with Sedona Friends of the Forest, specializing in graffiti removal. Pam Winningham, a professional graphic artist, recently created promotional materials for the Sedona Red Rock Trail Fund’s (SRRTF) *Toast the Trails Week* fundraiser, set for Oct. 11–18.

Maintaining Sedona’s 400-plus miles of non-motorized trails costs nearly $1 million annually. Federal dollars cover only about 8% of that budget, leaving the remainder to be raised through donations, business sponsors and grants.

“Maintaining our trails is more than moving rocks and pruning plants—it is maintaining signage, removing graffiti and a host of other things that are not apparent,” SRRTF President Dick Williams said. “We are grateful that The Winninghams see beyond the obvious and jump in to help tackle those needs.”

The couple, who married in Sedona in 2014 and became full-time residents in 2022, said their goal is simple: to protect the trails they love so others can enjoy them.

More information about SRRTF is available at redrocktrailfund.org.