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Alaska’s Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail
May 13, 2021
The Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail is a beautiful oasis in the middle of Anchorage, Alaska. Running east to west from Goose Lake Park to Westchester Lagoon.
Lanie Fleischer Chester Creek Trail | Courtesy Erin Kirkland
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Arizona’s Santa Cruz River Park Trail
April 12, 2021
Starting in the centuries-old birthplace of Tucson in the south, the Santa Cruz River Park Trail follows the sandy and mostly dry riverbed.
The Loop | Photo by Gerry Loew, Pima County Communications
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Florida’s Spring to Spring Trail
March 16, 2021
The Spring to Spring Trail is this scenic, nearly complete 26-mile route winding through the old-growth forests and tree-draped lakesides of Central Florida.
Spring to Spring Trail | Courtesy Pat Northey
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Idaho’s Portneuf Greenway
February 11, 2021
The Portneuf Greenway is a developing trail system that aims to connect the entire Portneuf River valley, including Pocatello and neighboring Chubbuck.
Portneuf Greenway through the Edson Fichter Nature Area | Photo by Charles R. Peterson
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Delaware’s Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop
January 13, 2021
These are glimpses of natural beauty to be found along the trails that wind through Delaware’s Cape Henlopen State Park.
Cape Henlopen State Park Bike Loop | Courtesy Delaware State Parks
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New Mexico’s Canyon Rim Trail
December 04, 2020
One of Los Alamos County's most popular pathways, the Canyon Rim Trail, provides an easy—and easy to reach—option in the heart of the community, packing a lot of wonder into its 2.5 miles.
Canyon Rim Trail | Courtesy Los Alamos County Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Division
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Texas’ Historic Battlefield Trail
November 13, 2020
The Historic Battlefield Trail has become a catalyst for a burgeoning 428-mile trail network that will link the rich natural, cultural and historical resources of the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
Historic Battlefield Trail | Photo by TrailLink user Christina Garza
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Tennessee’s Tweetsie Trail
October 13, 2020
The Tweetsie Trail connects two charming towns in the Appalachian foothills, following a railroad corridor that once snaked through the mountains and crossed into North Carolina.
Tweetsie Trail entrance in Johnson City | Courtesy Carter County Tourism
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Mon River Rail-Trail System (West Virginia)
September 09, 2020
The Mon River Rail-Trail System comprises 48 miles of seamlessly connected pathway featuring an ensemble cast of environments.
Caperton Trail bridge at the mouth of Deckers Creek in Morgantown | Courtesy RTC
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Washington, D.C., and Maryland’s Anacostia River Trail
August 13, 2020
The Anacostia River Trail, a 20-mile route along the city’s eastern waterway that offers an extraordinary tapestry of experiences on its journey to Bladensburg, Maryland.
Anacostia River views from the trail | Photo by Joe Flood