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The Magical World of Snowshoeing: A How-To Guide for Trails
February 03, 2021

Snowshoeing might seem a little intimidating at first, but once you give it a try, you might just find a new-found freedom to hit the trails.

The author, Willie Karidis, out on a snowshoeing expedition | Courtesy Willie Karidis
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Rail-Trail Tips for Cross-Country Skiing (A 101 Guide)
February 02, 2021

Why not add cross-country or Nordic skiing to your list? Here are a few quick tips to help you give it a try!

New Hampshire's Northern Rail Trail | Courtesy New Hampshire State Parks
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Winter “Share the Trail” Etiquette and Safety Tips
January 31, 2021

Find out how we can “Share the Trail” together safely with winter etiquette—while still gleaning the best that winter has to offer on trails.

Pennsylvania's Trout Island Trail | Photo by TrailLink user vicki1960
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Top 10 Trails in West Virginia
January 28, 2021

West Virginia is indeed a little slice of heaven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are 10 of our favorite ways to explore the state.

View from Blackwater Canyon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user beachbum25
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Top 10 Trails in California
January 24, 2021

Here are 10 of our Golden State favorite trails. From a temperate rainforest to an arid desert, California offers a climate for just about everyone.

Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail in California | Photo by Elizabeth Bean Photography
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American Icons: Rail-Trails That Helped Shape the National Landscape
January 21, 2021

We take a closer look at some of the country’s earliest rail-trails, and how they helped inspire and build a nationwide movement.

Along the Illinois Prairie Path in Warrenville | Photo by Beverly Horne/Daily Herald/dailyherald.com
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Rail-Trail Movement Mourns a Great Friend, Philanthropist Jeff Doppelt
January 20, 2021

Jeffrey L. Doppelt of Great Neck, New York, an enthusiastic ambassador and philanthropist for rail-trails, passed away from COVID-19.

Jeff Doppelt, rail-trail supporter and philanthropist, on the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail | Photo courtesy Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
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Top 10 Trails in Missouri
January 14, 2021

Missouri has long been at the literal center of transportation in America. We highlight some of those beloved trails in Missouri.

St. Louis Riverfront Trail | Photo by Eric Oberg
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Trail Moments | Connecting to Nature, Connecting as a Family, on America’s Trails
January 13, 2021

We found that one activity still brings us so much joy—biking as a family on our local trails.

The Three of Us | Courtesy Darlene Maxfield
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Seven Hot Tips for Cold-Weather Biking
January 13, 2021

RTC hopes these tips for cold-weather biking will help you embrace and enjoy winter riding, but, if you’re new to it, just take it slow.

Wisconsin's Oak Leaf Trail | Photo by Ken Mattison