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10 Rail-Trail Winter Wonderlands
Here are 10 winter Rail-Trails so you can enjoy trails in different ways such as fat tire biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing.
Former Congressman Tom Petri Named RTC’s 2016 Rail-Trail Champion
RTC is pleased to name former U.S. Congressman Tom Petri as the 2016 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion in recognition of his decades of support for rail-trails and active transportation infrastructure.
Missouri’s Rock Island Trail State Park
Just in time for the holidays, a stunning new rail-trail has arrived in Missouri. Opening Dec. 10, the 47.5-mile Rock Island Trail State Park is notable for its length.
Pathway to Prosperity: Missouri’s Katy Trail Is a Beautiful Model for Commerce
Missouri’s Katy Trail supports small businesses across the state and serves as a model for other rail-trail projects nationwide.
Michigan’s Saginaw County to Bay County Connector
The 7-mile Saginaw County to Bay County Connector joins the 17.5-mile Bay County Riverwalk to Saginaw County and Zilwaukee Pathway.
Illinois Wheelchair Bike Program Restores Health, Happiness One Ride at a Time
T.J. rides as a passenger in a wheelchair bike. He’s a participant in a community-based program called Healing Rides, which pairs disabled or elderly “guests” with trained volunteer “pedalers.”
On a summery Saturday morning, 23-year-old T.J. sets out to ride a stretch of trail in his hometown of Bloomington, Illinois. As he gathers speed on the canopied straightaways of the Constitution Trail, he shouts for joy and races the other riders. And as his tires thrum across wooden bridges, he calls out just to hear the strange vibrations of his own voice.
Former R.E.M. Tour Manager Creates Rural Connections in Washington
It may be a no-brainer that Seattle-born Bobby Whittaker has always loved the outdoors, having been raised by the first American to summit Mt. Everest.
13 Reasons Bicycles Are Perfect for the Zombie Apocalypse
Just in time for Halloween, your list of 13 reasons bicycles make the perfect vehicle for the zombie apocalypse.
Washington’s Ferry County Rail Trail
Northeast Washington’s Ferry County Rail Trail winds through a forested valley carved by the pristine Kettle River, passes through an otherworldly rock tunnel and crosses a 770-foot trestle that skims over a vast lake.
Pennsylvania’s Pine Creek Rail Trail
Northern Pennsylvania’s Pine Creek Rail Trail offers the perfect outdoor destination for autumn (or any season, really)
