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Vermont’s Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
May 14, 2018

During the pleasant summer months of northern Vermont, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail offers an extraordinary experience as it journeys through a verdant river valley tucked among the forested slopes of the Green Mountains.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail | Photo by TrailLink user bobwhite
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West Virginia and Pennsylvania’s Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor
April 15, 2018

The P2P: It’s a small acronym that holds a world of promise. Extending from Parkersburg to Pittsburgh (P2P), the developing 238.5-mile route connecting northern West Virginia and southwestern Pennsylvania by trail.

Morgantown's Caperton Trail, part of the Mon River Trail System | Photo by James Riel
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Kentucky’s Louisville Loop
February 11, 2018

Louisvillians officially named the Louisville Loop in 2005, but you could argue that trails run in this city’s lifeblood.

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Pennsylvania’s D&L Trail
January 16, 2018

If you’re only planning to take one bike trip this year, eastern Pennsylvania’s D&L Trail is not only at the top of our list, but also ranks in the top 10 most-viewed trails on TrailLink.com by trail users

D&L Trail | Photo courtesy Pocono Biking
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Bright Horizons: Florida’s Miami LOOP
January 11, 2018

Approximately 54 percent complete to date, the Miami LOOP is a 225-mile trail vision to expand transportation options, make biking and walking safer and more equitable.

The Atlantic Greenway in South Beach is part of Florida’s 225-mile developing Miami LOOP. | Photo by Lee Smith
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A View From … The National Trails System
January 02, 2018

In 2018, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Trails System Act, which provided an incredible legacy for all Americans. Five of these iconic American experiences are listed below along with rail-trails that weave in and around them.

Great Shasta Rail Trail | Photo by Christina Schmidlin with Hellikon, courtesy Great Shasta Rail Trail Association
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Colorado’s Animas River Trail
November 07, 2017

For walkers and bicyclists along the town’s scenic Animas River Trail, the white-and-gray plumes of steam rising from the old locomotives and the echo of train whistles are common sights and sounds.

Animas River Trail | Photo by Cindy BarksAnimas River Trail | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Ohio’s Simon Kenton Trail
October 12, 2017

Western Ohio’s Simon Kenton Trail offers the perfect opportunity for today’s travelers to do their own exploring of the state’s scenic woodlands and rural landscapes on a 35-mile adventure stretching from Springfield to Bellefontaine.

View of Simon Kenton Trail bridge from Buck Creek Trail | Photo by Louis Agresta
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Louisiana’s Tammany Trace
August 15, 2017

Spanning 27 miles, the Tammany Trace is a Southern belle nestled in the pristine natural surroundings of New Orleans.

The trail winds through St. Tammany Parish towns and green spaces | Courtesy LouisianaNorthshore.com
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A View From … The Great Trail in Canada
June 27, 2017

It’s a fitting way for Canada to celebrate its 150th birthday: In 2017, The Great Trail will be fully connected, enabling people to cross the country on a series of greenways, waterways and on-road routes to experience Canada’s rugged wilderness, rural beauty, historical attractions, vibrant cities and charming small towns up close.

Park Linéaire le P’tit Train du Nord | Photo courtesy Jean-Pierre Lavoie | CC BY 2.0
Trail survey graphic with black female bicyclists on trail in winter next to RTC green t-shirt