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Heritage Corridor: How the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Is Sparking Connections and Community Prosperity in Connecticut
January 29, 2025

Ti-Trikes are beneficial for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Ray Charpentier tried one on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

Statue honoring 19th-century engineer William Lanson along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in New Haven | Photo by John Munno
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How You Ride the Great American Rail-Trail
May 05, 2024

Learn how to ride the Great American Rail-Trail and Adventure Cycling’s contribution of a 960-mile detour route between Nebraska and Montana.

Panhandle Trail located in West Virginia and Pennsylvania | Photo by Milo Bateman
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Exploring Trails with Bike Trailers: Tips for a Family-Friendly Adventure
May 05, 2024

Bike Trailers Tips can enhance your journey, providing a safe and convenient means to transport your little ones, pets or cargo.

2 people taking selfie with cargo bikes | Photo courtesy of Burley
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Gearing Up for a Cross-Country Trail Trek Webinar
April 17, 2024
Join us for a conversation about gearing up for a cross-country trail trek like the Great American Rail-Trail and what it takes to travel across the country by trail! We’ll have resources to help you think through how to prepare and what you need to know in advance—whether you’re planning a trip for Celebrate Trails […]
Kara Patajo @YourNorthWestieBestie on the Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo courtesy Kara Patajo
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Elements of Gold: Michigan’s Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Is a Special Place for All Seasons
April 07, 2024

The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail is like a gold standard for the quality of the trail and the upkeep and something people can enjoy all the time.

The Tridge along the 30-mile Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Michigan | Photo by Cory Matteson
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Rail-Trail Running for Beginners
April 03, 2024

Rail-trails offer a fantastic option for a beginning running program. Since they’re mostly off road, you don’t have to worry about cars.

Trail runners in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Allison Abruscato
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Trail Moments | Adventure for All: Advocating for Accessible Outdoor Spaces
May 03, 2023

People with disabilities also like a spectrum of experiences and—especially with all this new technology—are capable of a wide variety.

Quinn Brett | Photo by Jimmy McAllan
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Exploring America’s E-Bike Evolution
May 03, 2023

Now it’s younger families, maybe zero-car families that are using cargo e-bikes as a car replacement or commuters trying to get from A to B in the most efficient way they can.

Photo by Stephen Matera
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Hiking Hacks: Long-Distance Prep Tips and Tricks for Rail-Trails 101
February 13, 2023

A long-distance hike can truly be the adventure of a lifetime. With rail-trail thru hiking becoming more and more popular every day, I wanted to share some knowledge I’ve learn over the many years and thousands of miles I’ve spent on hiking and rail-trails about the world.

On the Appalachian Trail in 2021 | Photo courtesy Retha Charette
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Trail Moments | Fulfilling a Lifelong Dream on the Great American Rail-Trail
November 02, 2022

Family, work and life combined with the Great American Rail-Trail announcement to push me toward a commitment to a long-distance bike trip.

Arriving home at the end of the Great American Rail-Trail journey | Photo courtesy David Berrigan