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Five Reasons to Get Outside on Trails This Spring
March 31, 2025

On Celebrate Trails Day, Rails to Trails Conservancy calls on America to go for a walk, run or bike ride in a demonstration of the joy and impact trails bring to the nation

Group of trail runners in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Allison Abruscato
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16 Trails Featured in Movies and Television
January 28, 2025

For some cinematic fun, here’s a list of 16 trails featured in movies and television including Rocky, Field Of Dreams and Stand By Me.

Rocky Balboa statue in Philadelphia | Photo courtesy Eva Garcia
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Celebrating 2024’s New Rail-Trails
December 01, 2024

We applaud the new 2024 rail-trails that have made their debuts this year, joining more than 2,400 others already across America.

Ribbon cutting of Iowa's High Trestle Trail to Raccoon River Valley Trail Connector | Photo courtesy of Iowa Bicycle Coalition
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Biking, Walking and Trails Win Big in 2024 Ballot Measures
November 13, 2024

Biking, walking and trails funding initiatives win big in November 2024 ballot

Washington State's Sammamish River Trail | Photo by Gene Bisbee
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National Trail Grant Awardees Focus on Youth and Inclusive Signage
October 03, 2024

Yalobusha Greenway Alliance received a $10,000 national trail grant from Rail to Trails Conservancy to develop a trail system in the region.

Texas' Santa Fe Trail | Photo courtesy Friends of Santa Fe Trail
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New Trail Connection Between Raccoon River Valley Trail to High Trestle
August 18, 2024
North Loop of the Raccoon River Valley Trail | Photo by Laura Stark
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The Joy of Celebrating Trails Day 2024
May 13, 2024

Celebrate Trails Day 2024 was celebrated in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Our partners planned more than 240 celebrations.

Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Major Taylor Bike Club & The Misfits Cycling Club riding Chicago's Major Taylor Trail | Photo by Douglas Monieson
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Five Years Of Progress On Great American Rail-Trail Elevates National Impact Of Active Transportation Infrastructure
May 07, 2024

RTC marked 5th anniversary of the Great American Rail-Trail alongside Warrior Expeditions, REI Co-op, members of Congress and state officials.

Warrior Expeditions bike ride to commemorate 5th anniversary of Great American Rail-Trail | Photo by Mariah Miranda Photography
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Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment 2024
May 06, 2024
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY THE GREAT AMERICAN RAIL-TRAIL VISION Imagine pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and scenic pathway—or walking a local trail that connects you to historic routes from coast to coast. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]
Nebraska’s Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail | Photo by TrailLink user mbcallawa
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How You Ride the Great American Rail-Trail
May 05, 2024

Learn how to ride the Great American Rail-Trail and Adventure Cycling’s contribution of a 960-mile detour route between Nebraska and Montana.

Panhandle Trail located in West Virginia and Pennsylvania | Photo by Milo Bateman
2025 Celebrate Trails Day Lightbox with photo of runners