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Top 10 Trails in North Dakota
August 18, 2021
View top 10 trails in North Dakota, which has a growing system of recreational trails that follow old railroad lines and lush riverbanks.
North Dakota's Fairview Lift Bridge | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Top 10 Trails in Michigan
August 12, 2021
Michigan is home to an intricate and expansive network of multiuse trails. With 2,478 miles of rail-trails, trail users can easily weave through all parts of the state.
Michigan's Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail | Photo by TrailLink user jeanette.sheler
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Trail Moments | How a Rail-Trail Helped Save My Life and Redirect My Focus
August 06, 2021
As I’ve watched outdoor recreation interest explode, it’s made me reflect on how a simple bike ride on a rail-trail saved my life.
Breeden Trestle on Tunnel Hill State Trail in southern Illinois | Photo by Shawn Gossman
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Top 10 Trails in Oregon
August 05, 2021
Oregon is rich in diverse natural beauty—and there’s no better way to experience the state than on trails in Oregon.
Oregon's Astoria Riverwalk | Photo by TrailLink user dabiker
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Top 10 Trails in Louisiana
July 27, 2021
Trails in Louisiana connect many top attractions and allow for picturesque views of everything from greenery to urban streets.
Louisiana's Lafitte Greenway | Photo by Hunter King, courtesy Friends of the Lafitte Greenway
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Destination: Southern New Mexico’s Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail
July 26, 2021
Experience the Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail, sometimes referred to as the Mexican Canyon Trestle Trail for the landmark feature at its end
Photo by Cindy Barks
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Southern New Mexico’s Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail Preserves Unique Piece of Railroad History
July 26, 2021
The Cloud-Climbing Trestle Trail is one of a network of trails rooted in the history of the Alamogordo and Sacramento Mountain Railway (A&SM), also known as the Cloud-Climbing Railroad.
The 122-year-old Cloud-Climbing Trestle, also known as the Mexican Canyon Trestle | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Top 10 Trails in Georgia
July 22, 2021
With 200+ miles of open trails in Georgia, explore the South’s preeminent trail state with burgeoning trail networks.
Georgia's Columbus Fall Line Trace | Photo courtesy of Dragonfly Trail Network
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Top Trails in Puerto Rico
July 15, 2021
Although the trail movement is just now putting down roots, here are a handful of trails in Puerto Rico well worth exploring on the island.
Puerto Rico's Tunel de Guajataca | Photo by Jorge Borrelli
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Massachusetts’ Manhan Rail Trail
July 12, 2021
In the 20 years since its construction, Rosemary Laporte has hardly missed a day on the Manhan Rail Trail, a paved 6-mile route across Easthampton in western Massachusetts. Rain or shine, she starts her day around 6 a.m. with a leisurely stroll along the beloved trail. Most days, she walks with a friend.
Massachusetts' Manhan Rail Trail mural | Photo by Wendy Hammerle