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North Dakota’s Missouri Valley Millennium Legacy Trail
January 09, 2024

Runner Josh Askvig knows he can head to the Missouri Valley Millennium Legacy Trail for a scenic, safe and invigorating winter workout.

North Dakota's Missouri Valley Millennium Legacy Trail | Photo courtesy Bismarck Parks and Recreation District
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New Data Illustrates Importance of Connected Trail Infrastructure to the Nation
December 11, 2023
America's Trail Networks Map by RTC
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Applauds Release of USDOT Greenhouse Gas Rule to Track Progress on Transportation Emissions
November 26, 2023
RTC logo pattern
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy 2023 Grants Lift Up Efforts to Develop and Activate Trail Networks Nationwide
November 14, 2023
Black People Who Hike event in August 2023 | Photo courtesy Black People Who Hike
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Trail Moments With Ash Manning: Wild Relationships
September 28, 2023

The dirt and crushed limestone crunch beneath my step as I continue my walk in the woods. I pause briefly to reflect on why I am here in the first place.

Photo courtesy Ash Manning, @AshleysAdventure on Instagram and @ashleysadventure_ on TikTok
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Christopher “Salt” Morton’s Trail Moments: A Journey of Self-Reflection
September 26, 2023

I made the impulsive decision to embark on a journey to walk across the country solo and be the first Deaf man in America to do so.

Trenton, NJ | Photo courtesy Chris “Salt” Morton
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First Transportation Alternatives Funding Cycle Since BIL Shows Room for Improvement
September 20, 2023

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) celebrated a 70% increase in funding alongside policy changes that support equity, connectivity and maintenance priorities.

California's San Diego Creek Trail | Photo by Kevin Belanger
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Trail Moments With Ajoa Abrokwa: Sharing Experiences and Creating Memories
September 17, 2023

To this day, I have had numerous visits to this trail, with my family, friends and other community members alongside me, biking, walking and hiking.

Tandem bike ride | Photo courtesy of Ajoa Abrokwa
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to Showcase Regional Impact of Great American Rail-Trail Over Three Days of Trail Riding and Events in Quad Cities Area
September 12, 2023
Shevonne Travers on the Hennepin Canal State Trail | Photo by Patrick Travers
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A Milestone for the Mickelson Trail: Celebrating 25 Years
September 12, 2023

The 109-mile George S. Mickelson Trail, named after the South Dakota governor who championed the trail before dying in a plane crash in 1993, was officially dedicated in the midst of much fanfare in 1998.

George S. Mickelson Trail at the Deadwood Trailhead | Photo courtesy South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks