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Celebrating Progress, Building On a Legacy
May 15, 2026

Join us in celebrating progress and our legacy. Reflect on the impact of Rails to Trails Conservancy over the past 40 years.

Ryan Chao at Celebrate Trails Day 2026 | Photo courtesy RTC
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Montour Trail Honors Its Presidential Trailside History With George Washington Marker
May 12, 2026

Discover the history of Montour Trail and its connection to George Washington, highlighting his role after the war.

Montour Trail in Pennsylvania | Photo by Milo Bateman
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North Carolina’s Ecusta Trail: May 2026 Trail of the Month
May 12, 2026

Explore North Carolina’s Ecusta Trail, a scenic 6-mile route perfect for leisurely rides and local dining experiences.

Mural along North Carolina's Ecusta Trail | Photo by Craig Distl, courtesy Visit Hendersonville
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Revisiting a Landmark Supreme Court Case for Trails: Preseault v. Interstate Commerce Commission
May 11, 2026

In 1990, Preseault v. Interstate Commerce Commission, a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Helped Shape the Future of Trails.

Vermont's Island Line Trail | Photo courtesy Local Motion
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Progress on Iconic Great American Rail-Trail Demonstrates Continued Momentum and National Pride
May 08, 2026

The 7th anniversary of the Great American Rail-Trail marked by new trail development in Ohio, Indiana, Nebraska, Wyoming and Washington State.

Chadron, Nebraska | Photo by Jesse Poore
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It’s Time to Prioritize Active Transportation Connectivity
April 29, 2026

Learn how the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program supports trail networks across America in the new transportation bill.

Active Transportation - California's Ohlone Greenway | Photo by Sergio Ruiz
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How TrailLink Put America’s Trails on the Map
April 22, 2026

Explore how TrailLink put America’s trails on the map, connecting people with beautiful multiuse paths across the nation.

Illinois' Fox River Trail | Photo by TrailLink user Dave Kuntz
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Ace of Aces: WWII Pilot Don Gentile Commemorated Along the Dayton-Kettering Connector
April 17, 2026

Explore the life of Don Gentile, a highly decorated WWII fighter pilot known as the Ace of Aces. Discover his incredible story.

Left to right: Gen. Dwight Eisenhower awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) to Capt. Don Gentile (he was promoted posthumously to major) and fellow Eagle Squadron veteran Col. Don Blakeslee in April 1944. It was Gentile’s second DSC.
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North Dakota’s Roughrider Trail: April 2026 Trail of the Month
April 07, 2026

Explore North Dakota’s Roughrider Trail, a scenic route rich in history and perfect for outdoor activities along the Missouri River.

North Dakota's Roughrider Trail | Photo courtesy North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
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Five Reasons to Get Outside and Celebrate Trails This Spring
March 26, 2026

On Celebrate Trails Day, Rails to Trails Conservancy marks 40 years of impact, calling on Americans to lift up the ways that trails are essential infrastructure in our communities

Clean up on 2025 Celebrate Trails Day in Union County, NJ | Photo by Upendra Sapkota