Longleaf Trace is a 44-mile Hall of Fame rail-trail connecting a handful of communities across rural southern Mississippi.

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

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

We’re seeing the impact of the Carbon Reduction Program, which provides $6.4 billion in formula funds to develop carbon reduction strategies.

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

Boosting Economies, Growing Eco-Tourism and Connecting Communities in Mississippi Project Details Lead Authority: Pearl & Leaf Rivers Rails to Trails Recreational DistrictTotal Project Cost: $1,965,345Funding Pledged to Date: $1,033,845 Federal: $750,535State: $114,540Local: $168,770 Shovel-Ready: Within 1 year or lessType: Urban, suburban, rural Transformative Impact Job Creation: An estimated 33 directly3 Transportation: Connects students, faculty and staff in communities along the trail to the University […]

Below, we’ve spotlighted a handful of the exciting new rail-trails that have opened up around the country this year, as well as the broader trail networks they tie into.

Mississippi trails beckon bicyclists and walkers year ‘round—even in January and February when an extra jacket might be needed.

Discover how trail managers are embracing new solutions to help mitigate the economic, environmental and infrastructural impacts of natural disasters and ensure long-term climate and community resiliency.  This article was originally published in the Winter 2020 issue of Rails to Trails magazine.