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Tips, #TrailMoments and Talk with Vasu Sojitra
December 07, 2020
RTC interviewed Vasu Sojitra, a professional athlete, and a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist. It was an awesome and eye-opening conversation about his time on the trail—his favorite #TrailMoments—and how we can all make outdoor spaces more inclusive and accessible.
Photo by Vasu Sojitra | Triple Tree, Drinking Horse and the M trails, on the land of Apsáalooke, Salish-Kootenai, Northern Cheyenne, Niitsitapi, Shoshone-Bannock and many other Nations
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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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Trail Moments | She Moved Cross-Country During COVID: How One Runner Is Connecting to Her New Community on Trails
October 26, 2020
Running on trails was one of the best and most enjoyable ways to see the country safely.
Photos courtesy Hollie S., graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | Morgantown Man Gets a Running Start to a Healthier Life on Trails
October 23, 2020
Overweight and living a sedentary lifestyle, Viars’ gnawing fear of dying grew as he approached middle age, so he decided to make a change with a health journey that began one literal step at a time.
Vincent Viars and his running partners on the Mon River Trail | Courtesy Vincent Viars
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Trail Moments | Reclaiming My Health and Community Connection on America’s Rail-Trails During the Pandemic
October 02, 2020
As I contemplated how to incorporate a good cardio routine into my life, I challenged myself to create a structure that would not only help me and inspire others to stay committed.
Anamaria Spiteri on the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail | Courtesy Anamaria Spiteri
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Trail Moments | Stealing Moments of “Me Time” on the Trail as a Mom During COVID
September 10, 2020
The Mom Squad on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Courtesy Brandi Horton
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Trail Moments | From Father to Son—A Beautiful Life on a Bike Seat
September 08, 2020
I was lucky enough to grow up near a great rail-trail—the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia—and as a child I used it regularly for leisurely rides.
Jorge Brito and son on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Courtesy Jorge Brito
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How Trails and Outdoor Access Provide Important Mental Health Benefits
September 02, 2020
One significant way Americans are addressing their mental health needs during the coronavirus is through frequent activity in the outdoors.
Three Rivers Heritage Trail | Photo by Healthy Ride, Pittsburgh Bike Share
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Carolyn Finney: Educating for a Broader Approach to Access and Diversity in the Outdoors
June 08, 2020
As an impassioned storyteller, author, cultural geographer and educator, Carolyn Finney, Ph.D., speaks to dozens of audiences each year on the intersection of environment and diversity.
Courtesy Dr. Carolyn Finney
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Five Great Trail Activities and Their Health Benefits
January 27, 2020
Meeting these targets can help improve your health and your quality of life; reduce health-care costs and the risk of chronic disease; and simply make you feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.
Giving Tuesday 2024 promotional graphic of people on bikes