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More Trail Moments with Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: A Way to Make Strides for the Planet
August 04, 2023

Did you know that communities of color are three times more likely to live in nature-deprived areas with limited or no access to trails, paths or green spaces?

Photo courtesy Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada
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Más Trail Moments con Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: Una forma de dar pasos a favor del planeta
August 04, 2023

Paso mucho tiempo en los senderos. Como corredora y esquiadora profesional, he dedicado gran parte de mi vida adulta a estar al aire libre, haya nieve o sol.

Fotografía cortesía de Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada
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A Celebration of Completion for Vermont’s Lamoille Valley Rail Trail
July 17, 2023

After more than two decades of effort and an infusion of cash from the state legislature in 2020, Vermont’s Lamoille Valley Rail Trail (LVRT) is finally complete.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail in Wolcott, Vermont | Photo courtesy Vermont Agency of Transportation
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Meet the 2023 Hall of Fame Nominees
July 06, 2023

We need a little help picking which trail should take the title for 2023. We’ve narrowed the list down to three stellar nominees.

Graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | Running for Good Health and a Good Cause
July 05, 2023

Unfortunately, runners can get injured for a variety of reasons—as I have learned from experience. To reduce this from happening for others, I wanted to share what I’ve learned from my education and from my own running journey.

Trail run along West Virginia's Mon River Trail | Photo by Guy Monteleone
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Arkansas’ Razorback Regional Greenway
July 05, 2023

Whether he’s going to work or out to eat with his family, Fayetteville resident Matt Mihalevich often hops on his bicycle and rides the Razorback Regional Greenway in Northwest Arkansas to get there.

Arkansas' Razorback Regional Greenway | Photo courtesy Experience Fayetteville
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Regional Partnership Secures $25 Million Federal Grant for Massive Investment in Trail Network
June 28, 2023

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks and the District DOT receive $25 million to fix and build trails.

Anacostia River Trail ride | Photo by Tim Ervin, courtesy Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
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FY 23 Raise Grants Illustrate Transformative Impact of Connected Trail, Walking and Biking Infrastructure in Rural, Suburban and Urban Communities Nationwide
June 28, 2023

FY 23 RAISE grants mark focus yet on trails, walking and biking, funding trail and active transportation projects in nearly every state.

The ODT at Olympic National Park | Photo by John Gussman
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Critical Circuit Trails Project Receives $19 Million To Create New Opportunities To Walk, Bike And Be Active Outside In Camden County
June 28, 2023

Critical Circuit Trails Project Receives $19 Million To Create New Opportunities To Walk, Bike And Be Active Outside In Camden County.

New Jersey's Camden Greenway | Photo by Laura Pedrick/AP Images
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The Critical Role of Active Transportation in the Federal Carbon Reduction Program
June 27, 2023

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), which provides $6.4 billion in formula funds over five years, and requires 65% of funds to be suballocated based on population.

Herring Run Trail in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Side A Photography