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16 Trails Featured in Movies and Television
January 29, 2025

For some cinematic fun, here’s a list of 16 trails featured in movies and television including Rocky, Field Of Dreams and Stand By Me.

Rocky Balboa statue in Philadelphia | Photo courtesy Eva Garcia
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Celebrating 2024’s New Rail-Trails
December 02, 2024

We applaud the new 2024 rail-trails that have made their debuts this year, joining more than 2,400 others already across America.

Ribbon cutting of Iowa's High Trestle Trail to Raccoon River Valley Trail Connector | Photo courtesy of Iowa Bicycle Coalition
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Bridging the Gaps: Maine’s Vision for a Statewide Interconnected Trail Network
November 05, 2024

Discover Maine’s vision for an interconnected trail network. Learn how communities and organizations are working to connect scenic rail-trails

Maine's Down East Sunrise Trail | Photo by Katie Guerin
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Exploring a World Heritage Site Along Ohio’s Paint Creek Recreational Trail
October 29, 2024

The Paint Creek Recreational Trail offers a delightful experience, winding nearly 35 miles through beautiful rural scenery in southern Ohio.

Paint Creek Recreation Trail in southern Ohio | Photo by Anietra Hamper
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A View From Our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Ke Ala Hele Makālae
October 15, 2024

Ke Ala Hele Makālae is celebrated for the social, economic and quality-of-life value it brings to the community. Learn more about this trail.

Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makalae | Photo by Bradley Pratty, County of Kauai
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Examining the W&OD Trail as a Beloved Northern Virginia Asset and National Model
October 08, 2024

Stretching for 45 miles in Northern Virginia—the W&OD Trail has been a mainstay for millions of people over five decades.

One of the earliest rail-trails to influence Congress, the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia is today a national model for the country, receiving millions of visitors each year. | Photo by Albert Ting
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Warmshowers Provides Warm Welcome for Trail Travelers
September 09, 2024

The Warmshowers network is about meeting people and sharing stories while also giving cyclists a place to stay and a respite from the road.

Warmshowers stay in Wisconsin | Photo courtesy Patrick and Rachel Hugens
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Georgia’s Firefly Trail Shines Brightly
September 06, 2024

Georgia’s Firefly Trail is a planned 39-mile route is steadily realized with “model mile” sections that demonstrate the pathway’s potential.

Winterville stop along the Ticket to Ride event supporting Georgia's Firefly Trail | Photo courtesy Firefly Trail, Inc.
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Where the Wild Things Go: Exploring Wildlife Corridors Along America’s Trails
July 08, 2024

Wildlife corridors join one natural landscape to another, allow animals to migrate between habitats and access critical resources.

Dungeness River Bridge Area | Photo by John Gussman
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Debbie Njai: Breaking Down Barriers for People of Color in the Outdoors
June 04, 2024

When Black People Who Hike founder Debbie Njai went on a hike with friends in 2020, she didn’t know the trek would change her life.

Debbie Njai sitting - Photo courtesy Black People Who Hike