Focus Term: Rock Island
Missouri’s Rock Island Trail State Park: Building Miles and Momentum
The Katy Trail State Park and Rock Island Trail State Park would form a trail loop of almost 450 miles—something unique to the world.
10 Great Destinations Along Missouri’s Future Rock Island Trail
Below are some of our favorite destinations along the Rock Island Trail, which is undergoing trail development and is not yet open for use.
Breaking News: The Rock Island Trail Is On Track to Be Game-Changer for Missouri
The State of Missouri announced that they have officially railbanked the 144-mile Rock Island Railroad corridor.
Protecting Trails in 2018: Five Ways We Mobilized in Communities This Year
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) and the national trail community put itself on the front lines to protect and defend trails in 2018. Here are five ways we mobilized in communities this year.
Landmark and Legacy: Nebraska’s Chief Standing Bear Trail
The 22.9-mile Chief Standing Bear Trail helps memorialize the 1877 walk of the Ponca Tribe back to their homeland, led by Chief Standing Bear and known as the Ponca Trail of Tears.
Missouri’s Rock Island Trail State Park
Just in time for the holidays, a stunning new rail-trail has arrived in Missouri. Opening Dec. 10, the 47.5-mile Rock Island Trail State Park is notable for its length.
Final Missouri Rock Island Trail Segment Confirmed in 450-Mile Trail Network
An announcement made on Sept. 30 of a cooperative agreement has been reached to purchase a 17.7-mile section of disused Rock Island Corridor.
