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Top 10 Trails in North Carolina
September 23, 2021
North Carolina abounds in natural beauty with its vast wilderness areas. Here are just 10 of our favorite trails in North Carolina.
North Carolina's Neuse River Trail | Photo by TrailLink user protoolned
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Top 10 Trails in Illinois
September 16, 2021
From experienced to novices, Illinois is a diverse outdoor destination. Here are just 10 of our favorite trails in Illinois.
Illinois' Wauponsee Glacial Trail | Photo by TrailLink user alexrauch84
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Trail Moments | A Student of Biking: Learning to Love Trails
September 15, 2021
Bike rides clear my mind and help me focus on the rest of the day. For me, quick physical activities during the weekdays are now based around trails.
Graphic by RTC, Photos courtesy Hyderabad Randonneurs and TrailLink user fredjerina
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Top 10 Trails in Arkansas
September 10, 2021
Arkansas will spend up to $55 million on new and expanded greenways, including the 60-mile Southwest Trail linking Little Rock to Hot Springs National Park.
Arkansas's Arkansas River Trail | Photo by Scott Stark
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Iowa’s Raccoon River Valley Trail
September 10, 2021
In pastoral west-central Iowa, the Raccoon River Valley Trail has won this year’s blue-ribbon prize: entrance into the Rail-Trail Hall of Fame.
Perry's depot along the Raccoon River Valley Trail | Courtesy Raccoon River Valley Trail Association
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Trail Moments | My New Trail Self-Care Routine as a New Dad
September 10, 2021
I’m still passionate about trails, and I continue to travel by bicycle on shorter trips—particularly on trails.
Erick Cedeño on the Exposition Line Bikeway | Courtesy Erick Cedeño
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Trail Moments | 21 Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Local Trails
September 10, 2021
If you're looking to create a new healthy habit outside, we’ve created a list of 21 easy-to-do actions you can take immediately on your nearest trail.
Graphic by RTC
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Connections of Land, Sea and Sky: Olympic Discovery Trail
September 07, 2021
The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) is a showcase of some of the most renowned cultural and natural assets on the North Olympic Peninsula.
The Elwha River Bridge in Port Angeles along the Olympic Discovery Trail has two decks—one for vehicles and one (below it) for pedestrians and bicyclists. | Photo by John Gussman
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Trail Moments | How To Long-Distance Bike Tour With (Six!) Young Kids
September 03, 2021
We’ve found that good rails-trail routes can be very forgiving to those new to bike touring. We’ve learned so much since then.
Photos courtesy Dale Majors and TrailLink user protoolned, graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | The Great Bike Shortage? For Me, It Was the Great Bike Summer!
September 02, 2021
During the early days of the COVID-induced Great Bike Shortage, I stood in line with a neighbor to buy a used bike. Her first bike.
Photo by Lisa Watts, graphic by RTC