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Inaugural WV TRAIL Conference Energizes Mass Effort for Statewide Trails Movement
November 23, 2021

Local and national trail advocates gathered virtually for the inaugural WV TRAIL Conference, Nov. 16–18, 2021.

As part of the conference program, longtime West Virginia trail advocates Peggy Pings, Ella Belling and Amanda Pitzer celebrate Ella’s recognition as a leader of trail advocacy on the Mon River Rail-Trail System in Morgantown. | Photo courtesy Amanda Pitzer
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Federal Grants RAISE the Bar for Active Transportation Investments
November 23, 2021

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced nearly $1 billion in RAISE grants this cycle, “that will improve infrastructure, strengthen supply chains, make us safer, advance equity, and combat climate change.”

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Top 10 Trails in Kentucky
November 18, 2021

Venture through Kentucky’s scenic landscapes with the top 10 trails showcasing natural beauty and historic routes for all skill levels.

Kentucky's Big Four Bridge | Photo by TrailLink user karenestepp
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2021 RTC Fall Trail Grants Supporting Equitable Trail Access Around the Nation
November 17, 2021

RTC announced the recipients of over $300,000 in grants as part of the 2021 Trail Grants Program. These grants were given to 45 organizations around the country

Washington's Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in part of the Great American Rail-Trail | Photo by TrailLink user scfroehlich
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Top 10 Trails In South Dakota
November 12, 2021

Several of the South Dakota’s best-known attractions also happen to be some of the nation’s most iconic images and trails in South Dakota.

South Dakota's George S. Mickelson Trail | Photo by Keith Laughlin
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Tom Petri Awards Honor 13 Outstanding Trail Projects and Programs in 2021
November 11, 2021

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) honored this year’s recipients of the Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Awards.

Vermilion River Regional Greenway in Minnesota | Photo by TrailLink user travistschepen
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Taters and Trains: The Great Big Baked Potato and the Northern Pacific Line
November 10, 2021

In 1908 Hazen Titus was the new superintendent of dining cars for the now-defunct Northern Pacific Line when he overheard a conversation.

Sheet music image | Courtesy University of Colorado, Music Library
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Ohio’s Camp Chase Trail
November 10, 2021

Ohio’s Camp Chase Trail is a 16-mile pathway traversing bountiful farmlands, calming countryside and invigorating city scenes.

Ohio's Camp Chase Trail | Photo by TrailLink user jodydzuranin
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The Build Back Better Act Could Create New Opportunities for Trail and Active Transportation Funding
November 06, 2021

The Build Back Better Act includes programs that address critical transportation and infrastructure issues, such as economic development, reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, and equity.

Georgia's Silver Comet Trail | Photo by Seth Holladay
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Analysis: Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Passes With New Opportunities for Trails, Walking and Biking
November 06, 2021

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (H.R.3684).

Photo courtesy RTC