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Beautiful Inspiration: From Sea to ‘Shining Sea Bikeway’
July 15, 2018

A visit to the Shining Sea Bikeway in Falmouth—the only bikeway on Cape Cod to feature a seaside section—is the perfect way to combine both summer treats, trail and beach, for an unforgettable experience.

The 10.7-mile Shining Sea Bikeway provides a tranquil experience in Cape Cod, one of New England's popular summer destinations. | Photo by Leeann Sinpatanasakul, courtesy Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
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Wyoming’s North Pathway
July 11, 2018

Tucked into Wyoming’s scenic northwestern corner, the North Pathway is what summer vacations are made for. From the charming town of Jackson—the gateway to two national parks—the paved pathway unwinds 20 miles north

North Pathway | Photo by Tim Young
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Vermont’s Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
May 14, 2018

During the pleasant summer months of northern Vermont, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail offers an extraordinary experience as it journeys through a verdant river valley tucked among the forested slopes of the Green Mountains.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail | Photo by TrailLink user bobwhite
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Useful Biking Gear for Trails—Plus a Few MacGyver Tips!
March 29, 2018

I asked my colleagues at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), some of America’s most experienced trail riders, what equipment they’ve found super useful in the past.

2017 Opening Day for Trails on the Three Rivers Heritage Trail in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Photo by Amy Kapp
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How to Be Equipment-Ready for Your First Long-Distance Trail Ride
March 12, 2018
Female young technician looking at the camera in her bicycle repair shop | Photo courtesy RTC
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Kentucky’s Louisville Loop
February 11, 2018

Louisvillians officially named the Louisville Loop in 2005, but you could argue that trails run in this city’s lifeblood.

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Nine Hot New Rail-Trails in 2017
December 10, 2017

Say hello to the newest batch of rail-trails in 2017

Westside Trail | Photo by John Becker
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Wisconsin’s Oak Leaf Trail
December 04, 2017

The Oak Leaf Trail, covering a whopping 120 miles, encircles Milwaukee, the state’s largest city, and spans Milwaukee County nearly edge to edge.

Oak Leaf Trail | Courtesy Wisconsin Bike Fed
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Rail-Trails Honoring America’s Veterans
November 08, 2017

In recognition of Veterans Day, we’ve highlighted three rail-trails that offer quiet, reflective places to honor and remember our country’s servicemen and women.

Eldorado Bicycle and Walking Path in Illinois | Photo by Gary Wilhelm
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Colorado’s Animas River Trail
November 07, 2017

For walkers and bicyclists along the town’s scenic Animas River Trail, the white-and-gray plumes of steam rising from the old locomotives and the echo of train whistles are common sights and sounds.

Animas River Trail | Photo by Cindy BarksAnimas River Trail | Photo by Cindy Barks
2025 Celebrate Trails Day Lightbox with photo of runners