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Beautiful Inspiration: From Sea to ‘Shining Sea Bikeway’
July 16, 2018
A visit to the Shining Sea Bikeway in Falmouth—the only bikeway on Cape Cod to feature a seaside section—is the perfect way to combine both summer treats, trail and beach, for an unforgettable experience.
The 10.7-mile Shining Sea Bikeway provides a tranquil experience in Cape Cod, one of New England's popular summer destinations. | Photo by Leeann Sinpatanasakul, courtesy Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
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Rail-Trails Honoring America’s Veterans
November 09, 2017
In recognition of Veterans Day, we’ve highlighted three rail-trails that offer quiet, reflective places to honor and remember our country’s servicemen and women.
Eldorado Bicycle and Walking Path in Illinois | Photo by Gary Wilhelm
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A View From … New England in Autumn
October 13, 2017
Fall comes later to the states farther south—Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island—generally arriving in mid-October and lasting to early November.
Missisquoi Valley Rail-Trail in Vermont | Photo by Dennis Coello
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Massachusetts’ Cape Cod Rail Trail
July 06, 2017
Nestled in an iconic vacation destination about 75 miles down the coast from Boston, the flavor of the Cape Cod Rail Trail is pure summertime.
Photo courtesy The Shared Experience | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
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10 Great Rail-Trails for Dog Walking
April 10, 2017
Want to enjoy a great rail-trail, but don’t want to leave your furry friend behind? Here you’ll find a list of tail-friendly trails across the country.
Photo by Laura Pedrick, AP Images Photo by Laura Pedrick, AP Images
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10 Bucket-List Biking Trails
March 28, 2017
While every trail offers its own unique experience, there are some that are so extraordinary that they truly rise to the top.
High Trestle Trail | Photo by Milo Bateman
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The Minuteman Bikeway (A Revolution on Two Wheels)
April 22, 2015
Minuteman Bikeway billed as "America's Revolutionary Rail-Trail" is an 11-mile Tarmac ribbon that follows roughly the route of Paul Revere.
Minuteman Bikeway | Photo courtesy Friends Lexington Bikeway
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Best Management Practices for Controlling Exposure to Soil during the Development of Rail-Trails
January 01, 2004
This document summarizes Best Management Practices for when former railroad lines are converted to recreation trails.