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Celebrate Trails Day Uplifts Far-Reaching Impact of Connected Trails Nationwide
May 21, 2025

Impact survey of RTC’s Celebrate Trails Day finds 33,000 people participated, spending $1.3 million and 3.4 million min. of physical activity

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The Impact of Celebrate Trails Day 2025
May 21, 2025

On Celebrate Trails Day 2025, 33,000+ people showed up on trails across the country, engaging in trail outings and the 275+ celebrations.

Bike ride at the Market at Pepper Place in Birmingham, AL | Photo by Brandi Horton
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Utah’s Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park: May 2025 Trail of the Month
May 08, 2025

Utah’s Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park stretches 28 miles to Echo Reservoir, connecting the communities of Wanship and Coalville.

Walkers on Utah's Historic Union Pacific Rail Trail State Park in Coalville | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Trailblazing Arkansas: How Trails Are Powering a Statewide Transformation
May 07, 2025

Arkansas is investing the outdoor recreation economy, and a big part is developing and connecting trails that will be economic drivers.

Bicyclists at the Delta Heritage Arkansas City Terminus Dedication in 2018 | Photo courtesy Tourism Arkansas
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Bi-Partisan Leadership Fuels State-Level Trail Investment in 2024
May 07, 2025

RTC worked closely with local and state partners in fiscal year (FY) 2024 to generate support for trails in at least 20 states and one territory.

Maine's Eastern Trail 2022 Hall of Fame Induction | Photo by Thomas Bell
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A Taste of the Great American Rail-Trail
May 07, 2025

We share just a taste of the unique foods you’ll find along Great American Rail-Trail® between Washington, D.C., and Washington State.

Huckleberry Cobbler at the Coeur d’Alene Resort's Dockside restaurant in Idaho | Photo courtesy Coeur d’Alene Resort
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TrailNation in Action: Creating Lasting Impact in 2024
May 04, 2025

RTC’s TrailNation™ initiative encompassing eight projects ranging from 35 to 2,600 miles that are serving as trail network models.

Group walking during IHTC's Kiski Bridge opening on Pennsylvania's Armstrong Trails | Photo courtesy Chris Ziegler
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America’s Trail Moment, Celebrating Progress and Pursuing Possibility
May 04, 2025

This is a critical moment for the trails movement. Rail-trails AND trail networks being developed in every single state

Midtown Greenway - View from 13th Avenue overlooking the trail | Photo courtesy Midtown Greenway Coalition
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New Partnership to Commemorate History Along 42,000 Miles of Multiuse Trails Nationwide
April 23, 2025

Rails to Trails Conservancy and William G. Pomeroy Foundation® launch Trails Across America Historical Marker Grant Program

RTC's Kevin Belle at the First Ave Trail Great American Rail-Trail historical marker | Photo courtesy RTC
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Trail Moments: In Piedmont, Alabama, a Slice of Pizza Comes With a Side of Adventure
April 23, 2025

In northeastern Alabama city of Piedmont, folks on the Chief Ladiga Trail will probably smell the Pinhoti Pizza Company before they see it.

Working at the Pinhoti Pizza Company | Photo courtesy Maggie Cunningham