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Industrial Heartland History: Scott’s Run—the Most Diverse Coal Camp in America
February 01, 2023

Take a step inside the Scott’s Run Museum in Osage, West Virginia, on a Saturday afternoon, and you’re in for a story time like no other.

Once the most thriving coal district in the U.S., Scott’s Run fell on hard times in the 1920s. Residents who were not allowed to move to the nearby New Deal community of Arthurdale banded together, forming workers alliances and cooperatives to survive. (1937) | Photo by Lewis Hine
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North Carolina’s Charlotte Rail Trail
January 18, 2023

The bustling Charlotte Rail Trail is a 12-foot-wide swath of urban utopia in North Carolina’s largest city. Bikers stream by in packs.

Charlotte Rail Trail | Photo by Eric Casella
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Blue Ridge Tunnel Accessibility Day Makes Dreams Come True
December 26, 2022

Blue Ridge Tunnel Accessibility Day makes dreams come true for Amy and Greg Eye and Barbara Ramsey from Louisa County, Virginia.

Will Oldaker (far right) and his family drove hours to experience the Blue Ridge Tunnel in Virginia; traveling with him (left to right) were his mother Lyn Oldaker, his children Traci and Riley, and his wife Beth. | Photo by Nancy Sorrells
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Trail Moments | BRB—I’m Enjoying the B2B (Border to Boston Trail)!
December 20, 2022

When complete, the Border to Boston (B2B) Trail will span 70 miles from the New Hampshire state line to Massachusetts’ capital and largest city.

The B2B's Old Eastern Marsh Trail at Lion’s Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts | Photo by Chris Roop
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Seven Sensational New Rail-Trails to Celebrate in 2022
December 20, 2022

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is proud to showcase a handful of the new rail-trails that opened in 2022, bringing with them impactful changes.

Pennsylvania's Newtown Rail Trail ribbon cutting | Photo courtesy Bucks County Planning Commission
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Michigan’s Kal-Haven Trail State Park
December 08, 2022

Leading from South Haven to Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Kal-Haven Trail State Park ranks as one of the state’s most popular rail-trails.

Michigan's Kal Haven Trail State Park in South Haven | Photo by C.M. McGuire
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Reflecting on 2022: Capturing Once-in-a-Generation Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking
December 07, 2022

This December, we’re taking time to reflect on the challenges and changes, hard work and persistence, that’s made up the fabric of this impactful year.

Photo courtesy Getty Images
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Oregon’s Crown Zellerbach Trail
November 14, 2022

Winding 25 miles through the northwest corner of Oregon, the Crown Zellerbach Trail (affectionately nicknamed the Crown Z Trail) serves as a rolling journey into history, introducing visitors to the home of the region’s First Peoples, the legacy of the area’s railroad and timber industries and intriguing geological events.

Oregon's Crown Zellerbach Trail | Photo by Dale Latham
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Record-Breaking Investments in California’s Trails Amid Major Demand
November 13, 2022

The start of 2022 brought a significant opportunity for California trails and ended in a historic victory—as the state announced a $1 billion+ investment for trails and active transportation for fiscal year (FY) 2023.

Rail Arts District along the Napa Valley Vine Trail in California | Photo courtesy Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
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Ohio Students Venture Into the Wild
November 08, 2022

“We should be exposing our students to lifelong physical activity and should be helping them develop the skills and confidence to enjoy those activities,” said Jack Hatert, principal of McKinney Middle School. “Our schools are the heartbeat of a cycling community, and we have to pass the passion on to our students.”

Packed up for the return trip at Morgan's Riverside Campground | Photo courtesy McKinney Middle School
2025 Celebrate Trails Day Lightbox with photo of runners