What’s with those green and white trail markers with the maple leaf?

The leaf is actually a tulip-tree, Liriodendron tulipifera, and it is the logo of Hyde Park Trails. The tulip-tree was Franklin D. Roosevelt’s favorite tree species. FDR was a leader in forestry and conservation, and planted over 500,000 trees on his land, including thousands of tulip-trees. While the logo is used to brand the entire Hyde Park Trail system, its use on trail markers is limited to the trunkline through-route of the Hyde Park Trail, which extends for about 9 miles between Top Cottage and the Vanderbilt Mansion.

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1. When are the trails open? It’s a weekend and the Facebook page says it’s closed.
2. Where are there restrooms on the trails?
3. Where can I get trail maps?
4. Is there hunting?
5. Are dogs allowed on the trails?
6. What is the weather in Hyde Park?
7. Where can I get a Walkabout trail patch?
8. How can I report a problem on the trail?
9. How can I find out about more trails in our area?
10. How can I get involved in Hyde Park Trails?
11. How can I protect myself and family from Lyme disease if we go on the trails?
12. What’s with those green and white trail markers with the maple leaf?