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Atlanta’s Doll’s Head Trail Is an Eerily Cool Trailside Attraction—With a Great Cause
October 27, 2020

The Doll’s Head Trail is the 2.5-mile whimsical trail-turned-art exhibit in DeKalb, County’s Constitution Lakes Park in Atlanta, Georgia.

Doll’s Head Trail in DeKalb County’s Constitution Lakes Park, Atlanta, Georgia | Photo by Marcus O. Bst | CC BY 2.0 GENERIC
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Trail Moments | She Moved Cross-Country During COVID: How One Runner Is Connecting to Her New Community on Trails
October 26, 2020

Running on trails was one of the best and most enjoyable ways to see the country safely.

Photos courtesy Hollie S., graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | Morgantown Man Gets a Running Start to a Healthier Life on Trails
October 23, 2020

Overweight and living a sedentary lifestyle, Viars’ gnawing fear of dying grew as he approached middle age, so he decided to make a change with a health journey that began one literal step at a time.

Vincent Viars and his running partners on the Mon River Trail | Courtesy Vincent Viars
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Tennessee’s Tweetsie Trail
October 13, 2020

The Tweetsie Trail connects two charming towns in the Appalachian foothills, following a railroad corridor that once snaked through the mountains and crossed into North Carolina.

Tweetsie Trail entrance in Johnson City | Courtesy Carter County Tourism
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Seattle E-Bike Pilot Program Promotes Safe Shared Use on Local Trails
October 07, 2020

Seattle often sees the first waves of new technology, and recently, that tech has made its way onto the city’s trails in the form of e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, solo wheels and more.

Seattle Parks and Recreation staff gathered data on nearly 10,000 trail users over the course of 25 intercept studies on five local trails for the city's e-bike pilot program. | Courtesy Seattle Parks and Recreation
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Trail Moments | Reclaiming My Health and Community Connection on America’s Rail-Trails During the Pandemic
October 02, 2020

As I contemplated how to incorporate a good cardio routine into my life, I challenged myself to create a structure that would not only help me and inspire others to stay committed.

Anamaria Spiteri on the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail | Courtesy Anamaria Spiteri
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Five Top Trails That Make the Case for America’s Recreational Trails Program
September 21, 2020

Nearly three decades after its inception, the need for the RTP has only intensified as trail development accelerates nationally. The country has increased its number of rail-trails from around 500 to more than 2,200.

Northern Rail Trail | Photo by TrailLink user sc302
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Trail Moments | Stealing Moments of “Me Time” on the Trail as a Mom During COVID
September 10, 2020
The Mom Squad on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Courtesy Brandi Horton
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Mon River Rail-Trail System (West Virginia)
September 09, 2020

The Mon River Rail-Trail System comprises 48 miles of seamlessly connected pathway featuring an ensemble cast of environments.

Caperton Trail bridge at the mouth of Deckers Creek in Morgantown | Courtesy RTC
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Trail Moments | From Father to Son—A Beautiful Life on a Bike Seat
September 08, 2020

I was lucky enough to grow up near a great rail-trail—the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia—and as a child I used it regularly for leisurely rides.

Jorge Brito and son on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Courtesy Jorge Brito