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Bridging the Gaps: Maine’s Vision for a Statewide Interconnected Trail Network
November 05, 2024

Discover Maine’s vision for an interconnected trail network. Learn how communities and organizations are working to connect scenic rail-trails

Maine's Down East Sunrise Trail | Photo by Katie Guerin
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Washington’s Burke-Gilman Trail
November 01, 2024

The 20-mile rail-trail Burke-Gilman Trail follows a U-shaped route from Seattle’s Puget Sound neighborhoods in the west to Lake Washington

Washington's Burke-Gilman Trail's Freemont section | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Exploring a World Heritage Site Along Ohio’s Paint Creek Recreational Trail
October 29, 2024

The Paint Creek Recreational Trail offers a delightful experience, winding nearly 35 miles through beautiful rural scenery in southern Ohio.

Paint Creek Recreation Trail in southern Ohio | Photo by Anietra Hamper
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Rails to Trails Conservancy Honors City of Philadelphia’s Sarah Clark Stuart As Nation’s 2024 Trail Champion
October 22, 2024

RTC has named Sarah Clark Stuart, trails and transportation manager in the City of Philadelphia, the 2024 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion.

Sarah Clark Stuart is the 2024 Rail Trail Champion | Photo courtesy RTC
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A View From Our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Ke Ala Hele Makālae
October 15, 2024

Ke Ala Hele Makālae is celebrated for the social, economic and quality-of-life value it brings to the community. Learn more about this trail.

Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makalae | Photo by Bradley Pratty, County of Kauai
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Advocates Request Preliminary Injunction to Postpone Construction of Exit 4A Access Road in Derry Without Rail-Trail Underpass
October 09, 2024
Preferred Design - In 2020, NHDOT proposed and FHWA approved a design for the Derry Rail Trail similar to the example below. That design complied with Section 4(f) and meets the expectations of the Committee, RTC and the public
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Examining the W&OD Trail as a Beloved Northern Virginia Asset and National Model
October 08, 2024

Stretching for 45 miles in Northern Virginia—the W&OD Trail has been a mainstay for millions of people over five decades.

One of the earliest rail-trails to influence Congress, the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia is today a national model for the country, receiving millions of visitors each year. | Photo by Albert Ting
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Venturing Out on Trails as a New Mom
October 07, 2024

We were excited to take our baby out in our incredibly walkable and bikeable city. We researched strollers, carriers and other items.

Elle Segal and family | Photo courtesy Elle Segal
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Texas’ A-train Rail Trail
October 07, 2024

The A-train Rail Trail is a 19-mile concrete trail connecting the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs of Denton and Lewisville.

Texas' A-train Rail Trail | Photo by Grace Ward, courtesy Lake Cities Run Walk Group
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National Trail Grant Awardees Focus on Youth and Inclusive Signage
October 04, 2024

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

Texas' Santa Fe Trail | Photo courtesy Friends of Santa Fe Trail