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Trail Moments | A Conversation With Chelsea Murphy of She Colors Nature
June 09, 2022

RTC sat down with Chelsea Murphy to talk about her Trail Moments. Chelsea loves getting outdoors and inspiring others to do the same.

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail | Courtesy of Chelsea Murphy
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Bridge to Everywhere: Examining Signature Gateways Across America
June 08, 2022

Bridges serve as the gateways and centerpieces of communities, providing connectivity that has a major impact on active transportation.

Wendy Park Bridge along the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail | Photo by Jason Cohn
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20 Iconic Bike and Pedestrian Bridges in America
June 07, 2022

Across the country, bridges are literally serving as gateways for communities to achieve critical strides in active transportation, conservation and economic development. Here, we take a look at 20 iconic bridges and trestles in the United States (in no particular order) that have played—or are playing—transformative connectivity roles in their regions.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska | Photo by Matthew Nissen
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A Path Toward Healing
June 02, 2022

The events of Fort Robinson, while seminal in the Northern Cheyenne’s quest for freedom and autonomy, were not a well-known history.

Northern Cheyenne Monument | Photo courtesy Northern Cheyenne Journey Home Committee
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New Study Illustrates Economic Potential of the Great American Rail-Trail
May 16, 2022

Great American Rail-Trail, the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail, will unlock more than $229 million in spending each year.

Wyoming's Casper Rail Trail | Photo Courtesy of Platte River Rail Trail Trust
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Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment Report 2022
May 10, 2022
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE GREAT AMERICAN RAIL-TRAIL VISION Imagine pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and scenic pathway—or walking a local trail that connects you to historic routes from coast to coast. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]
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Montana: On a Path to Better Health Through Trail Prescriptions
May 10, 2022

Wellness happens step-by-step in Missoula, Montana. Instead of relying solely on the prescription pad, more of Missoula’s health-care community is recommending movement on Missoula’s Rx Trails to improve everything from back pain to depression.

Missoula's Milwaukee Trail | Courtesy Missoula In Motion
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Trail Moments | Recapturing Life on a Great American Journey
April 13, 2022

Whitney Washington’s 3,700-mile route across the country began with a few hard-earned turns of the bike wheel.

Whitney Washington | Courtesy Whitney Washington
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Beverly Bridge Opening Marks Major Jump Toward Statewide Trail Connectivity in Washington
April 11, 2022

On April 8, 2022, a ribbon cutting marked a new beginning for the Beverly Bridge—gathering more than 200 people to celebrate its long-anticipated revitalization.

RTC staffers Kevin Belle and Marianne Wesley Fowler at the opening of the Beverly Bridge along the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Washington | Photo courtesy Kevin Belle
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Take an American Adventure on 10 Presidential Pathways
February 20, 2022

Just in time for Presidents’ Day, here are 10 multiuse trails that share ties with some notable U.S. heads of state.

Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user ringogarcia1972 Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user ringogarcia1972
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