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Florida’s Snake Creek Trail
November 16, 2015

Neighborhood trails don’t come much nicer than the Snake Creek Trail in southeast Florida. The paved 6.5-mile route offers a similar easy and level riding experience.

Florida’s Snake Creek Trail | Photo courtesy Miami-Dade County Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department
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Minnesota’s Midtown Greenway
October 15, 2015

Nestled 20 feet below street level in an early 20th-century railroad cut, Minnesota’s Midtown Greenway bypasses the street traffic crossing overhead on more than two dozen historical bridges.

Photo courtesy The Greenway Guy
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The Alternative List: 10 Great Trails for Fall (Under the Radar)
October 07, 2015

For those of you looking for a fall adventure that might not be on everyone’s bucket list, we’ve uncovered 10 great trails for fall.

Fall vista from the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail in California | Photo by Stan Bales, courtesy Bureau of Land Management
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Final Missouri Rock Island Trail Segment Confirmed in 450-Mile Trail Network
September 30, 2015

An announcement made on Sept. 30 of a cooperative agreement has been reached to purchase a 17.7-mile section of disused Rock Island Corridor.

Photo courtesy Missouri Rock Island Trail, Inc.
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10 Great Hiking and Walking Trails
September 29, 2015

In honor of Trails, Parks and Outdoor Spots month, here’s a list of 10 great walking and hiking trails across America (in no particular order).

Chessie Nature Trail | Photo by Frank N. Carlson
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Pennsylvania’s Heritage Rail Trail County Park and Maryland’s Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
September 17, 2015

One of the largest completed sections of that developing network is a pair of connected rail-trails—the Heritage Rail Trail County Park and the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail—a 44-mile expanse.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park | Photo by John Gensor, courtesy Steam Into History
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Five Great Rail-Trails for Family Camping
July 15, 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!

Photo courtesy RTC
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Virginia’s New River Trail State Park
July 12, 2015

Nestled in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Highlands, the New River Trail State Park offers 57 miles of green.

Trail users crossing the trestle at the Fries Junction | Photo by Tom Bilcze, courtesy TrailLink
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Top 10 Rail-Trails for American History: A Fourth of July List
July 01, 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!

Heritage Rail Trail County Park | Photo by John Gensor
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Florida’s Sanibel Island Shared-Use Paths
June 14, 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.

Sanibel Island beach | Photo by Robert Styppa
2025 Celebrate Trails Day Lightbox with photo of runners