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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](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Along-the-Illinois-Prairie-Path-in-Warrenville-Photo-by-Beverly-HorneDaily-Heralddailyherald.com--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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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](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Three-of-Us-Courtesy-Darlene-Maxfield--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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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](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Wisconsins-Oak-Leaf-Trail-Photo-by-Ken-Mattison--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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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](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Floridas-Legacy-Trail-Photo-by-Brian-Gerhardstein--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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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](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Ed-and-Jenn-Coleman-on-the-Chief-Ladiga-Trail-Courtesy-Ed-Coleman--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Tips, #TrailMoments and Talk with Vasu Sojitra
December 07, 2020
RTC interviewed Vasu Sojitra, a professional athlete, and a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist. It was an awesome and eye-opening conversation about his time on the trail—his favorite #TrailMoments—and how we can all make outdoor spaces more inclusive and accessible.
![Photo by Vasu Sojitra | Triple Tree, Drinking Horse and the M trails, on the land of Apsáalooke, Salish-Kootenai, Northern Cheyenne, Niitsitapi, Shoshone-Bannock and many other Nations](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Photo-by-Vasu-Sojitra-Triple-Tree-Drinking-Horse-and-the-M-trails-on-the-land-of-Apsaalooke-Salish-Kootenai-Northern-Cheyenne-Niitsitapi-Shoshone-Bannock-and-many-other-Nations--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Five Destination Rail-Trails Newly Designated as 2020 National Recreation Trails
November 30, 2020
In October, a new slate of 30 trails in 25 states were ushered into the ranks of top outdoor destinations as 2020’s National Recreation Trails by U.S. Secretary of the Interior.
![Flint Hills Trail State Park | Courtesy Kansas Tourism](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Flint-Hills-Trail-State-Park-Courtesy-Kansas-Tourism-1-1-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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How to Adapt Trail Activities and Gear for Cold and Winter Conditions
November 23, 2020
Common outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, running and cycling can be done safely in the fall and winter. Here are few tips from the experts.
![New York's Highline | Photo by Adrian Cabrero](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/New-Yorks-Highline-Photo-by-Adrian-Cabrero--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Trail Moments | From Burnout to Biking: Rediscovering My Love for the Outdoors on Ohio’s Trails
November 20, 2020
The outdoors always brings me pleasure and relaxation, but this year it means more than ever. I explored new places and identified new flora and fauna.
![Amy on Ohio's Camp Chase Trail | Courtesy Amy Collins-Warfield](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Amy-on-Ohios-Camp-Chase-Trail-Courtesy-Amy-Collins-Warfield--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Five Days and 100 Miles: A Trip of a Lifetime Across the Cascades (A Memoire)
November 09, 2020
John Ernest Berry III describes his five-day, 100-mile tricycle trek with friend and mentor Bob Myrick on the 223.8-mile developing Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
![John Ernest Berry III on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Washington State in August 2019 during a five-day trip with colleague and friend Bob Myrick | Photo by Bob Myrick](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/John-Ernest--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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