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Top 10 Trails in Virginia
April 19, 2021

The Old Dominion is truly a Commonwealth—of trails, that is, with some 49 connecting some of the country’s most renowned geographic and cultural landmarks.

Virginia Creeper Trail | Photo by Anthony Le
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Richmond Industrial Trail transformará vecindarios y vidas en el norte de Filadelfia
April 18, 2021

La visión de una vía verde de 1,9 millas para caminar y andar en bicicleta está tomando forma a lo largo de Richmond Industrial Track.

Apertura de una sección de la ruta Richmond Industrial Trail de Filadelfia a lo largo de Little Gurney Street en 2018 | Cortesía de HACE
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Top 10 Trails in New Jersey
April 15, 2021

Locals and visitors alike flock to the state’s 54 rail-trails to get their fill of fresh air and gorgeous nature. Here are some of the best rail-trails in the New Jersey.

New Jersey's Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Trail | Photo by Chuck Whitmore
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Trail Moments | Adapting Trail Trips for a Hiker With a Disability: A Family’s Advice
April 14, 2021

Saul is 22 and has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He has needed to use a power wheelchair full time since about age 14, but that has not stopped him from exploring the outdoors.

Dan, Michaela and Saul Brownstein, with their dog Rufus, on the Elephant Swamp Trail in New Jersey | Photo courtesy Dan Brownsteins
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Five Trail Moments With Ian Mackay, Founder of Ian’s Ride
April 12, 2021

Here are 5 #TrailMoments that were particularly special for Ian Mackay during the 2020 year.

 

 

Ian Mackay on Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo by Jesse Major
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Celebrate Trails Day: Ideas and Resources for Trail Fun
April 12, 2021

Team RTC developed a list of Celebrate Trails Day ideas that could help anyone have a fun time on the trail.

Graphic by RTC
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Top 10 Trails in Minnesota
April 08, 2021

Minnesota is a power player with more than 2,100 open miles of such pathways to explore in every corner of the state for trails in Minnesota.

Minnesota's Mesabi Trail | Photo courtesy of Iron Range Tourism
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How to Train for a 5K or 10K Using Rail-Trails
April 04, 2021

Rail-trails are an especially great option for training for that first race for a variety of reasons. For one thing, many of these trails are paved, flat or with a very light grade.

Fun Run 5k on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Photo courtesy RTC
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Florida’s Spring to Spring Trail
March 15, 2021

The Spring to Spring Trail is this scenic, nearly complete 26-mile route winding through the old-growth forests and tree-draped lakesides of Central Florida.

Spring to Spring Trail | Courtesy Pat Northey
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Top 10 Trails in Maryland
March 07, 2021

Here are just 10 of our favorite trails in Maryland. The Free State offers a host of trail offerings for nearly every user and year-round.

Maryland's Jones Falls Trail | Photo by Side A Photography