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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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Trail Moments | Finding Love Feet First
February 13, 2022

They regularly rode the Great Allegheny Passage together as friends, and when they became a couple, it served as the setting for Stephen’s marriage proposal.

Arias and Stephen Flory | Courtesy Arias Flory
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Follow Your Art: Exploring the Trailside Artwork of Bernard Williams
January 26, 2022

“Connecting art with trails is a beautiful gesture that seems to be happening more often,” reflected Bernard Williams.

Talking Wall artwork along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Courtesy Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc.
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Indiana’s Big 4 Trail
January 10, 2022

Surrounded by tree canopies, beautiful countryside and the charm of small towns, the Big 4 Trail traverses a Midwestern wonderland. The developing rail-trail serves as an important regional connector—spreading diagonally across Boone County, crossing into Clinton County and, eventually, continuing into Tippecanoe County.

Indiana's Big 4 Trail | Courtesy Town of Zionsville
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Trail Moments | Letting the Good (and Bad) Times Roll: New York Bike Shop Opens in the Midst of a Covid World
January 02, 2022

Simon’s bike rental shop, a first for the town, is situated on Hurleyville’s Main Street, just steps from the rail-trail. “It’s 7 miles of beautiful, flat pavement.”

Fortress Bikes interior | Courtesy Hal Simon
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Making Connections on 2021’s New Rail-Trails
December 19, 2021

Below, we’ve spotlighted a handful of the exciting new rail-trails that have opened up around the country this year, as well as the broader trail networks they tie into.

Colorado's Point Alta Vista Trail | Photo by D. Scott Clark Photography, courtesy Fremont Adventure Recreation
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Top 10 Trails in Vermont
December 14, 2021

Regardless of the season, Vermonters make the most of their trails. From spring when the wildflowers abound to the stunning autumn display of the hardwood forests, traveling by trail is a part of life.

Vermont's Island Line Rail Trail | Photo by Traillink user sluberry
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Top 10 Trails in Alaska
December 14, 2021

Holding more than half of America’s national park land by area, as well as numerous wildlife refuges, national forests, state parks and other outdoor assets, opportunities to recreate in the state are nearly boundless.

Alaska's Waterfront Trail | Photo Courtesy City of Seward
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Top 10 Trails in Hawai‘i
December 13, 2021

The six main islands offer trails in Hawaii and parks that allow you to explore the state’s variety of landscapes, history and rich culture.

Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makalae | Photo by Kevin Clark
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Breaking News: The Rock Island Trail Is On Track to Be Game-Changer for Missouri
December 13, 2021

The State of Missouri announced that they have officially railbanked the 144-mile Rock Island Railroad corridor.

Graphic by RTC, photo courtesy Missouri Rock Island Trail Inc.