Using Trails
Destination Missouri: Katy Trail State Park
Missouri’s Katy Trail State Park is the nation’s second-longest rail-trail (at nearly 238 miles) and arguably one of its most celebrated.
Destination: Washington—Following the Foothills Trail
There’s a spot on the Foothills Trail in western Washington where I always slow down. It’s not a sudden steep climb or dicey patch of gravel that causes me to feather my bike brakes on the outskirts of Orting.
5 Amazing Rail-Trail Destinations for Your Bucket List
The Rio Grande Trail is quintessential Colorado, featuring a sparkling river, rustling aspens and scented pines against a backdrop of towering mountains.
Six Great Things You’ll See on the North Bend Rail Trail
Winding under lush tree canopies and through rocky cuts in the hillsides of the Appalachian region, the North Bend Rail Trail exemplifies “Wild and Wonderful” West Virginia.
10 Movies with Great Walking Moments
With the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent Call to Action on Walking, it was the perfect time for 10 Movies with Great Walking Moments.
Discover the Trans Canada Trail
As one of the world’s longest networks of multiuse trails, the Trans Canada Trail connects nearly 500 individual trails across the country, building a magnificent piece of Canadian heritage.
Be Alert! Five Tips for a Better Trail Mindset
Here are five trail tips on how you can be alert on the trail and help ensure a safe, fun experience for all!
I was 13 years old once, and like many others my age, I was self-centered. I didn’t notice much beyond my own space—unless, of course, it impacted the middle school pecking order.
Remember those days?
Thankfully, I’ve grown out of that phase. And when it comes to trail use, I try my very best not to revert back to that mindset … because I know from experience that great trail experiences come with respect and awareness for others—as well as ourselves.
Here are five trail tips on how you can be alert on the trail and help ensure a safe, fun experience for all!
15 Essentials Every Bicyclist Should Have
A common question new bicyclists have is: What are the biking “essentials” I should have in my “toolkit”? RTC gave the answer a shot.
Trails: They’re More Fun With Fido!
Here are six tips for how to mind your pets and share the trail—with Fido in tow.
Five Great Rail-Trails for Family Camping
School is out, summer is in, and it’s time to take the kids on a vacay. Below are five great options for a weekend camping and biking trip!
