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RTC TrailBlog makes it easy to keep up with the rail-trail community. You can access TrailBlog on the lefthand navigation bar of every page. Enjoy trail news, profiles, advocacy updates and more. For more trail information from across the Web, visit our Blogroll.

The RTC Calendar is Back!
With a donation of $20 or more, you'll receive the 12-month 2010 calendar, featuring stunning photos of rail-trails across the country. Order yours today!

RTC's Early Warning System
Sign up to receive railroad corridor abandonment notices for your area via RTC's Early Warning System (EWS). It's free and open to the public, and EWS notifications are often a key first step in the creation of a rail-trail.

Trail-Building Toolbox: Explore our comprehensive resource center that fits the needs of all involved in trail development, from first-time citizen advocates to more experienced planners and trail managers.

RTC in the News

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh, Pa.: Erie-Pittsburgh trail crucial—and one 'sweet ride'

Washington Post, Washington, D.C.: Children journey into a new world—With 40 free bikes, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy encourages youths to explore eight-mile path

Midland Daily News, Mich.: Pere Marquette earns national rail-trail honors

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