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American Icons: Rail-Trails That Helped Shape the National Landscape
January 22, 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 21, 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 15, 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 14, 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 14, 2021
RTC hopes these tips 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
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Delaware’s Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop
January 13, 2021
These are glimpses of natural beauty to be found along the trails that wind through Delaware’s Cape Henlopen State Park.
Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop | Courtesy Delaware State Parks
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Top 10 Trails in Pennsylvania
January 08, 2021
Check out top 10 trails in Pennsylvania. The state has 188 completed rail-trails to date collectively spanning more than 2,100 miles.
Great Allegheny Passage (gaptrail.org) | Photo by Milo Bateman
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Top 10 Trails in Florida
January 01, 2021
Trails in Florida—including nearly 60 rail-trails—connect travelers to this diverse array of beautiful landscapes and unique communities.
Florida's Legacy Trail | Photo by Brian Gerhardstein
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Looking Back, With Gratitude, on a Year of Challenges and Triumphs for Trails
December 23, 2020
As 2020 draws to a close—a year of extreme changes and challenges—it is with incredible appreciation that we reflect on the collective impact of our movement across the country.
Photo by India Kea
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Trail Moments | The Long Trail Home
December 17, 2020
I lost that connection during the pandemic, and I have realized that rediscovering the trails around me—my #TrailMoments—makes me feel whole and like the world will be ok.
Ed and Jenn Coleman on the Chief Ladiga Trail | Courtesy Ed Coleman