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11 Tips to Make Walking a Natural, Enjoyable Part of Your Day
September 16, 2015
The United States Surgeon General placed walking in the national spotlight with his recent call to action, encouraging people to make walking a part of their daily lives and to help create more walkable communities.
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Be Alert! Five Tips for a Better Trail Mindset
September 03, 2015
Here are five trail tips on how you can be alert on the trail and help ensure a safe, fun experience for all!
I was 13 years old once, and like many others my age, I was self-centered. I didn’t notice much beyond my own space—unless, of course, it impacted the middle school pecking order.
Remember those days?
Thankfully, I’ve grown out of that phase. And when it comes to trail use, I try my very best not to revert back to that mindset … because I know from experience that great trail experiences come with respect and awareness for others—as well as ourselves.
Here are five trail tips on how you can be alert on the trail and help ensure a safe, fun experience for all!
Here are five trail tips on how you can be alert on the trail and help ensure a safe, fun experience for all!
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15 Essentials Every Bicyclist Should Have
August 24, 2015
A common question new bicyclists have is: What are the biking "essentials" I should have in my “toolkit”? RTC gave the answer a shot.
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Trails: They’re More Fun With Fido!
August 04, 2015
Here are six tips for how to mind your pets and share the trail—with Fido in tow.
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Five Great Rail-Trails for Family Camping
July 16, 2015
School is out, summer is in, and it’s time to take the kids on a vacay. Below are five great options for a weekend camping and biking trip!
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Virginia’s New River Trail State Park
July 13, 2015
Nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands, the New River Trail State Park offers 57 miles of green.
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How to Get Back on a Bike—Years Later (8 Simple Tips)
July 09, 2015
Getting back on a bike after a long time away can be a little intimidating. Here are a few tips and helpful hints for those of you who want to start riding again, but aren't quite sure where to start!
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Top 10 Rail-Trails for American History: A Fourth of July List
July 02, 2015
This Independence Day weekend, celebrate the birth and growth of America by riding or striding into the past. We hope you enjoy this list of Top 10 Rail-Trails for American History!
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Florida’s Sanibel Island Shared-Use Paths
June 15, 2015
Sun, sea, and sandy beaches: Florida’s Sanibel Island is a summer sanctuary. Better yet, the island’s extensive shared-use path system—totaling 24 paved miles—provides access to it all.
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History Happened Here: Sidepaths and the Persistent Dreams of Trail Building
May 27, 2015
Right now, in the middle of the 21st-century bike boom, the rail-trail movement is the most successful way to build trails for bikers and walkers. But it’s certainly not the first; many other plans for trail building have come and gone.
