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How to Train for a 5K or 10K Using Rail-Trails
April 05, 2021
Rail-trails are an especially great option for training for that first race for a variety of reasons. For one thing, many of these trails are paved, flat or with a very light grade.
Fun Run 5k on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Photo courtesy RTC
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Trail Moments with Jeff Jenkins of Chubby Diaries
March 01, 2021
Jeff Jenkins, as a prolific travel-blogger and the creator of Chubby Diaries—an “online community for plus-size travelers who are passionate about seeing the world.
Photo courtesy Jeff Jenkins, graphic by RTC
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As Trail Use Spikes, Communities Seek Solutions for Safe Use This Winter
February 08, 2021
This winter did not slow down traffic on the trail. Embrace safety and etiquette messaging for the newcomers and tried-and-true efforts to keep shared-use trails welcoming to a wide variety of users in winter months.
Ashokan Rail Trail | Photo by Maxanne Resnick, courtesy Woodstock Land Conservancy
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The Magical World of Snowshoeing: A How-To Guide for Trails
February 04, 2021
Snowshoeing might seem a little intimidating at first, but once you give it a try, you might just find a new-found freedom to hit the trails.
The author, Willie Karidis, out on a snowshoeing expedition | Courtesy Willie Karidis
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Rail-Trail Tips for Cross-Country Skiing (A 101 Guide)
February 03, 2021
Why not add cross-country or Nordic skiing to your list? Here are a few quick tips to help you give it a try!
New Hampshire's Northern Rail Trail | Courtesy New Hampshire State Parks
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Winter “Share the Trail” Etiquette and Safety Tips
February 01, 2021
Find out how we can all “Share the Trail” together safely—while still gleaning the best that winter has to offer on America’s trails.
Pennsylvania's Trout Island Trail | Photo by TrailLink user vicki1960
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Seven Hot Tips for Cold-Weather Biking
January 14, 2021
RTC hopes these tips will help you embrace and enjoy winter riding, but, if you’re new to it, just take it slow.
Wisconsin's Oak Leaf Trail | Photo by Ken Mattison
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How to Adapt Trail Activities and Gear for Cold and Winter Conditions
November 23, 2020
Common outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, running and cycling can be done safely in the fall and winter. Here are few tips from the experts.
New York's Highline | Photo by Adrian Cabrero
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Trail Moments | From Burnout to Biking: Rediscovering My Love for the Outdoors on Ohio’s Trails
November 20, 2020
The outdoors always brings me pleasure and relaxation, but this year it means more than ever. I explored new places and identified new flora and fauna.
Amy on Ohio's Camp Chase Trail | Courtesy Amy Collins-Warfield
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Five Days and 100 Miles: A Trip of a Lifetime Across the Cascades (A Memoire)
November 09, 2020
John Ernest Berry III describes his five-day, 100-mile tricycle trek with friend and mentor Bob Myrick on the 223.8-mile developing Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail.
John Ernest Berry III on the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Washington State in August 2019 during a five-day trip with colleague and friend Bob Myrick | Photo by Bob Myrick