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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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Ways to Celebrate Trails
March 12, 2024

Trails deliver joy. Every year since 2013, we hold a big springtime celebration for America’s trails and invite everyone to join us.

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Trail Moments | Running for Good Health and a Good Cause
July 04, 2023

Unfortunately, runners can get injured for a variety of reasons—as I have learned from experience. To reduce this from happening for others, I wanted to share what I’ve learned from my education and from my own running journey.

Trail run along West Virginia's Mon River Trail | Photo by Guy Monteleone
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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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Ohio Students Venture Into the Wild
November 08, 2022

“We should be exposing our students to lifelong physical activity and should be helping them develop the skills and confidence to enjoy those activities,” said Jack Hatert, principal of McKinney Middle School. “Our schools are the heartbeat of a cycling community, and we have to pass the passion on to our students.”

Packed up for the return trip at Morgan's Riverside Campground | Photo courtesy McKinney Middle School
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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
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Swap Out a Car Trip for a Trail Trip With These Tips and Tricks
August 30, 2022

Swap out a car trip for a trail trip to decrease your carbon footprint. The best part—it will help us feel better, too.

Along the Great Rivers Greenway trail network in St. Louis, Missouri | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
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Trail Moments | Tips for Outdoor Outings With Your Kids
August 03, 2022

As someone who has hiked, biked, skied, climbed and simply enjoyed being outside in nature and beyond with her family, Chelsea Murphy had a lot of wisdom to share.

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail | Courtesy of Chelsea Murphy
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Trail Moments | Swapping a Car for a Bike? Here’s What I Learned.
July 06, 2022

I decided to purchase my own e-bike and conquer my own fears of biking in the city. That was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Biking in D.C.'s Rock Creek Park | Photo by Hayden Duncan, courtesy Victoria Yuen