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Six Tips to Carry Your Summer Biking Habit Into Fall
November 05, 2020
The beauty of autumn also means cooler temperatures, earlier sunsets and sometimes less-than-ideal weather. For the many of you who picked up biking for the first time this summer or returned after a long hiatus, the thought of braving colder weather while riding might feel intimidating.
![Three Rivers Heritage Trail | Courtesy Healthy Ride, Pittsburgh Bike Share](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Three-Rivers-Heritage-Trail-Courtesy-Healthy-Ride-Pittsburgh-Bike-Share--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Trail Moments | She Moved Cross-Country During COVID: How One Runner Is Connecting to Her New Community on Trails
October 26, 2020
Running on trails was one of the best and most enjoyable ways to see the country safely.
![Photos courtesy Hollie S., graphic by RTC](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Photos-courtesy-Hollie-S.-graphic-by-RTC--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Tennessee’s Tweetsie Trail
October 13, 2020
The Tweetsie Trail connects two charming towns in the Appalachian foothills, following a railroad corridor that once snaked through the mountains and crossed into North Carolina.
![Tweetsie Trail entrance in Johnson City | Courtesy Carter County Tourism](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Tweetsie-Trail-entrance-in-Johnson-City-Courtesy-Carter-County-Tourism--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Seattle E-Bike Pilot Program Promotes Safe Shared Use on Local Trails
October 07, 2020
Seattle often sees the first waves of new technology, and recently, that tech has made its way onto the city’s trails in the form of e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, solo wheels and more.
![Seattle Parks and Recreation staff gathered data on nearly 10,000 trail users over the course of 25 intercept studies on five local trails for the city's e-bike pilot program. | Courtesy Seattle Parks and Recreation](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Seattle-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Trail Moments | Reclaiming My Health and Community Connection on America’s Rail-Trails During the Pandemic
October 02, 2020
As I contemplated how to incorporate a good cardio routine into my life, I challenged myself to create a structure that would not only help me and inspire others to stay committed.
![Anamaria Spiteri on the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail | Courtesy Anamaria Spiteri](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Anamaria-Spiteri-on-the-Pelishek-Tiffany-Nature-Trail-Courtesy-Anamaria-Spiteri--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Trail Moments | Stealing Moments of “Me Time” on the Trail as a Mom During COVID
September 10, 2020
![The Mom Squad on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Courtesy Brandi Horton](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/The-Mom-Squad-on-the-WOD-Trail-in-Northern-Virginia-Courtesy-Brandi-Horton--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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How Trails and Outdoor Access Provide Important Mental Health Benefits
September 02, 2020
One significant way Americans are addressing their mental health needs during the coronavirus is through frequent activity in the outdoors.
![Three Rivers Heritage Trail | Photo by Healthy Ride, Pittsburgh Bike Share](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Three-Rivers-Heritage-Trail-Photo-by-Healthy-Ride-Pittsburgh-Bike-Share-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Trail Moments | Philly Birder Takes Fledgling Bird Enthusiasts Under His Wing
September 01, 2020
The red-headed woodpecker stood out among the new spring foliage of the northern Philadelphia park and sent a ripple of delight through the group of rookie birders that Keith Russell was leading down the path.
![Birdwatching in Tacony Creek Park | Courtesy Tookany-Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Birdwatching-in-Tacony-Creek-Park-Courtesy-Tookany-Tacony-Frankford-Watershed-Partnership--642x340-c-default.jpg)
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail: A Pedal Along a Michigan Marvel
August 26, 2020
I’d heard too many great things about the 22-mile Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail over the years, and I wanted to finally ride it myself.
![Dunes on the Pierre Stocking Scenic Drive Overlook | Photo by Robert Annis](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Dunes-on-the-Pierre-Stocking-Scenic-Drive-Overlook-Photo-by-Robert-Annis-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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A View From … The Historic Railroad Trail in Nevada
July 28, 2020
Between the fascinating railroad history and the stellar Lake Mead views, the Historic Railroad Trail in southern Nevada in Clark County packs quite a punch into its 3.7-mile route.
![As a former train route, the Historic Railroad Trail is mostly flat along its 3.7-mile route. The flat terrain makes the trail a popular spot for people of all fitness levels. | Photo by Cindy Barks](https://www.railstotrails.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/As-a-former-642x340-c-default.jpg)
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