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You Can Get to These Eco-Friendly Stadiums by Trail
April 07, 2024

These stadiums are eco-friendly champs, but they also encourage fans to reduce their carbon footprint by getting to the games via trails.

Participants on an Urban AdvenTours ride reach Boston's TD Garden | Photo courtesy Urban AdvenTours
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Rail-Trail Running for Beginners
April 03, 2024

Rail-trails offer a fantastic option for a beginning running program. Since they’re mostly off road, you don’t have to worry about cars.

Group of trail runners in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Allison Abruscato
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Five Reasons to Get Outside on Trails This Spring
March 19, 2024

On Celebrate Trails Day, RTC calls on America to walk, bike and be active outside to showcase the joy and impact of trails.

Celebrate Trails Day 2024 photo courtesy RTC
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Seven Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on the Trails
March 12, 2024

To help make your family biking adventures more enjoyable, here are seven creative ideas to keep kids entertained while cruising the trails.

Child on Strider bike - Photo courtesy of Strider Bikes
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Ron Griswell of HBCUs Outside Is Bridging Gaps to the Outdoors
January 31, 2024

I (Ron Griswell) show up in the world as an explorer on a journey to caring more about myself, my community and the environment.

Ron Griswell has been connecting people to the outdoors since his days in college. He is now the founding Executive Director of HBCUs Outside. | Photo courtesy Ron Griswell
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Tapping Into Opportunity: RTC’s Strategic Priorities
January 10, 2024

RTC has been focused on building a nation connected by trails, spreading trails across the country to bring new potential to communities.

Happy multiracial women having fun embracing each outside - Photo courtesy Getty Images
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These 2023 Trail Grants Are Activating Trails and Trail Networks Across the US
December 11, 2023

In 2023, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Awarded 30 Trail Grants Totaling $348,000 to Support Equitable Trail Development and Community Programs.

Black People Who Hike event in August 2023 | Photo courtesy Black People Who Hike
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Trail Moments | Lessons Learned from Climbing Colorado’s Manitou Incline
November 12, 2023

The first step of the Manitou Incline begins at 6,600 feet above sea level, and it gains almost 2,000 feet in just under a mile. The average grade for the trail is 45% and is as steep as 68% in places.

Jamie Efaw on Colorado's Manitou Incline | Photo courtesy Jamie Efaw
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Christopher “Salt” Morton’s Trail Moments: A Journey of Self-Reflection
September 26, 2023

I made the impulsive decision to embark on a journey to walk across the country solo and be the first Deaf man in America to do so.

Trenton, NJ | Photo courtesy Chris “Salt” Morton
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Trail Moments With Ajoa Abrokwa: Sharing Experiences and Creating Memories
September 17, 2023

To this day, I have had numerous visits to this trail, with my family, friends and other community members alongside me, biking, walking and hiking.

Tandem bike ride | Photo courtesy of Ajoa Abrokwa
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