Suzanne Matyas
Suzanne Matyas is RTC’s social media and engagement strategist. She is an inline skating and skiing enthusiast, and a mediocre runner, and loves corny jokes.
Suzanne Matyas grew up playing and running barefoot through the trails, parks and playgrounds of Northern Virginia.
Although she eventually started wearing shoes, her love of being outdoors never lessened and was happily directed toward studying Urban and Environmental Planning at the University of Virginia. During college, she fell in love with working in communications for nonprofits—and despite some time spent at engineering firms—it’s remained her passion.
In 2016, Suzanne joined RTC as the social media and marketing coordinator. When she’s not tweeting and watching what’s trending in trails, she’s spending time with her dog, Lily, and enjoying life in Washington, D.C.
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The Impact of Celebrate Trails Day 2025
May 22, 2025
“Any day on the trail is a good day.” That sentiment rings true for millions of Americans—and comes to life on Celebrate Trails Day. That’s what makes the fourth Saturday in April each year so special. Across the country, Rails to Trails Conservancy invites people to get out on a trail to show off all […]
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The Joy of Celebrating Trails Day 2024
May 14, 2024
We know that when you’re on the trail, it’s so much more than a day outside. It might be your path to the playground with the kiddos. Or training for your best 5K yet. It could be the setting for your date-night stroll. Or the route you take to skip car traffic on your way […]
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Ways to Celebrate Trails
March 13, 2024
Trails deliver joy and impact for people, places and the planet every day—and we believe that’s worth celebrating. That’s why, every year since 2013, we hold a big springtime celebration for America’s trails and invite everyone to join us. Celebrate Trails Day takes place on the fourth Saturday of every April, a day that everybody—of […]
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A Mix of #TrailMoments That Will Keep You Motivated All Year Long
October 06, 2023
This year, as people began to transition from the summer season to the fall, we encouraged everyone to spend more time outside on trails and to make these moments a bigger part of their day-to-day routines. We know these “trail moments” can make our everyday lives better, so we called on you to join us […]
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Celebrate Trails Day 2023: Showcasing the Impact of America’s Trails
May 04, 2023
Since 2013, we’ve teamed up with our partners to encourage everyone to get outside every spring for a special single-day celebration on the trail. Celebrate Trails Day takes place on the fourth Saturday of April, and although it looks and feels different around the country each year, it provides an opportunity for people to come together […]
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Mejorar el paso: siete maneras de darles vida a las caminatas
March 21, 2022
Read this blog in English. Es agradable. Es una forma de transporte ecológico. Es ejercicio (e, incluso, un deporte olímpico). No es costoso: es un entretenimiento increíble. Y es una forma inigualable de experimentar un lugar y conectarse con su comunidad. Es caminar. Aquí en RTC, podemos pensar en pocos lugares mejores para caminar que […]
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Top 10 Trails in Hawai‘i
December 14, 2021
With its picturesque beaches, lush tropics, diverse wildlife, and dramatic mountains and volcanos, it’s no wonder Hawai‘i is considered to be “like no place on Earth.” More than 1,500 years ago, Polynesians sailed to and first began settling on this breathtaking archipelago of more than 130 islands in the Pacific Ocean. Today, the six main Hawaiian Islands—Hawai‘i, […]
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Here Is Some Inspiration to Keep Up or Create Your #TrailMoments Momentum!
October 14, 2021
Millions of people across the country enjoyed their summer by getting outside and visiting the trails this year. We were thrilled to see so many share their summertime #TrailMoments, ranging from pursuing fitness goals on their local trails to exploring via cross-country tours, and these experiences were wonderful to witness. View this post on Instagram A […]
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Celebrate Trails Day 2021: Big Celebration—Nationwide Impact
May 12, 2021
On April 24, 2021, we invited people and partners across the country to join us outside for Celebrate Trails Day, our annual kickoff to the spring trail season—and they showed up. Thousands of people banded together to celebrate and show appreciation for these essential spaces by spending more than 139,000 minutes being physically active outside! RELATED: As […]
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Celebrate Trails Day: Ideas and Resources for Trail Fun
April 13, 2021
Every spring, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy encourages everyone to join us in celebrating America’s trails on the fourth Saturday of April. This national day—“Celebrate Trails Day”—is a chance for people from coast to coast to enjoy the tens of thousands of miles of trails that connect the country. For many, that means simply getting outside and experiencing […]
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Tips, #TrailMoments and Talk with Vasu Sojitra
December 07, 2020
I’ll be honest with you: I “fan” out. That is, when I’m in the presence of someone I greatly respect and admire, I get hyped-up. At concerts, I would nearly always lose my voice … when I saw a player from my favorite hockey team out walking the dog, I turned red and froze … […]
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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. So, how did you do on the quiz? If you’re meeting (or exceeding) your marks, congratulations! And if your mental math is revealing […]
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Step to It: Seven Ways to Spice Up Your Walks
March 13, 2019
Este contenido también está disponible en español.. It’s enjoyable. It’s a form of eco-friendly transportation. It’s exercise (and even an Olympic sport). It’s inexpensive—awesome entertainment. And it’s an unparalleled way to experience a place and to connect with your community. It’s walking. Here at RTC, we can think of few better places to get in […]
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Golden Rules: Six Things You Need to Know for Trail Season
June 13, 2017
Este contenido también está disponible en español. You, me, and other trail users agree: It’s officially primetime for trail season. And whether you’re a commuter, a caregiver or a long-distance rider, it’s important to know and practice good safety and trail use etiquette. In some situations, knowing what to do on the trail can be […]
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Five Rail-Trails for Marveling at National Monuments
June 01, 2017
There are countless special places in America, but only about 100 have been distinguished enough to be called national monuments. Granted protection by Congress or the president by way of the Antiquities Act, these emblems of our country’s landscape allow us—from generation to generation—to learn, discover and admire. Taking the form of statues, forests, canyons, ruins […]
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Nine Great Birding Rail-Trails to Crow About
May 15, 2017
Soaring overhead and perching in low-lying shrubbery, winged wanderers from near and far are trail lovers too—and we think it’s the perfect time to sing their praises! Not only do their chirpy tunes provide a soundtrack for the great outdoors, birds play an important role in harmonizing nature and enhancing the trail-going experience. So, whether […]
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10 Bucket-List Biking Trails
March 28, 2017
Stretching from sea to shining sea is an incredible expanse of trails running through forests, farmlands, parks, city centers and wildlife areas—and connecting us with nature, history and our communities. And while every trail offers its own unique experience, there are some that are so extraordinary that they truly rise to the top. 1. Bizz […]
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Five Rail-Trails in America’s National Parks
August 11, 2016
Rail-trails travel through some of America’s most iconic places—including national parks and monuments, historic sites, seashores and more! And with more than 400 of these areas in the National Park System to celebrate, we wanted to share this great list of five national park rail-trails, which dot the country’s landscapes from the Great Lakes to Washington […]
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