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Elements of Gold: Michigan’s Pere Marquette Rail-Trail Is a Special Place for All Seasons
April 08, 2024

The Pere Marquette Rail-Trail is like a gold standard for the quality of the trail and the upkeep and something people can enjoy all the time.

The Tridge along the 30-mile Pere Marquette Rail Trail in Michigan | Photo by Cory Matteson
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Rail-Trail Running for Beginners
April 04, 2024

Rail-trails offer a fantastic option for a beginning running program. Since they’re mostly off road, you don’t have to worry about cars.

Group of trail runners in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Allison Abruscato
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Georgia’s Cricket Frog Trail
April 04, 2024

The Cricket Frog Trail passes north of Covington Square and twists through miles of woods and scenic farmland before reaching Mansfield.

Group bike ride along Georgia's Cricket Frog Trail | Photo courtesy Newton Trails, Inc.
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Great Redwood Trail Draft Master Plan Released
April 03, 2024
Along the route of the Great Redwood Trail in California | Photo by Charles Gandy
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Five Far-Out Trails for Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse
March 20, 2024

During the celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth. Here are five trails to view this phenomenon.

Getting ready to view the total eclipse in 2017 | Photo by Scott Stark
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Five Reasons to Get Outside on Trails This Spring
March 20, 2024

On Celebrate Trails Day, RTC calls on America to walk, bike and be active outside to showcase the joy and impact of trails.

Celebrate Trails Day 2024 photo courtesy RTC
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USDOT Doubles Down on Connected Walking and Biking Infrastructure as Essential to America’s Mobility
March 14, 2024

Over $830 million in one-time funding awarded through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods program will advance projects.

Milwaukee Trail in Missoula, Montana | Photo by Kevin Belle
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Seven Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on the Trails
March 13, 2024

To help make your family biking adventures more enjoyable, here are seven creative ideas to keep kids entertained while cruising the trails.

Child on Strider bike - Photo courtesy of Strider Bikes
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Alaska’s Campbell Creek Trail
March 12, 2024

The 7.5-mile Campbell Creek Trail follows Campbell Creek from the Chugach Mountain foothills ending at Campbell Lake.

Winter Bike to Work Day along Alaska's Campbell Creek Trail | Courtesy Anchorage Park Foundation
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You and Your Bike Are Welcome Aboard Metra
March 12, 2024

In 2020, Metra, Chicago’s commuter transit system, introduced its very first Bike Car. By the end of 2023, Metra carried an all-time record.

Bike 1.5 Prototype | Photo by Courtney Aubrecht