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California’s Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail: August 2026 Trail of the Month
August 05, 2026

Explore the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail, a scenic 25.8 mile trail ideal for hiking and enjoying nature’s beauty.

Bicyclists on a bridge along California's Bizz Johnson Trail | Courtesy Stan Bales and Lassen Land & Trails Trust
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Meet the 2026 Hall of Fame Nominees
August 05, 2026

Explore the impressive 2026 Hall of Fame nominees celebrating the transformative power of America’s multiuse trails.

Hall of Fame 2026 Nominee banner by RTC
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New England Rail-Trail Leader Alex Bernhard Passes Away at 89
July 27, 2026

Remembering Alex Bernhard, a champion for trails in New England who passed away at age 89, leaving a lasting legacy.

Alex Bernhard manning a Friends of the Northern Rail Trail info table in 2011 | Photo courtesy Lindy Heim, Friends of the Northern Rail Trail
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Safe by Design: Examining the Impact of Trails and Bike-Ped Infrastructure on Safety in America
July 17, 2026

Learn how the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail enhances safety for cyclists and transforms the biking experience in Nebraska.

Merchantville Bike Path in New Jersey | Photo by Thom Carroll
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Exploring the Nation’s Trailside Geoheritage Sites
July 02, 2026

Explore the fascinating Trailside Geoheritage Sites that showcase the earth’s geology and its historical significance.

Cadillac Mountain | Photo by Flickr user Paul VanDerWerf | CC by 2.0-Generic
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America 250: Reflecting on the Past, Present and Future of the Trails Movement
July 01, 2026

Reflect on the Trails Movement for America 250, highlighting the journey of biking and walking trails in the United States.

Walkers on the NE 8th Street overcrossing | Photo courtesy Eastrail Partners
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Washington’s Eastrail: July 2026 Trail of the Month
July 01, 2026
Nails artwork along the Eastrail near Wilburton Station | Photo courtesy Eastrail Partners
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A View From America’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites by Trail
June 25, 2026

Explore America’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites by Trail and discover the cultural treasures along multiuse trails.

Arizona's Grand Canyon Greenway Trail | Photo by Sarah Neal
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Florida’s Emerald Trail: June 2026 Trail of the Month
June 09, 2026

Explore Florida’s Emerald Trail, a project connecting Jacksonville’s neighborhoods and enhancing community life across the city.

LaVilla Link ribbon-cutting event in 2024 | Photo courtesy Groundwork Jacksonville
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Best Of: Trailside Sites That Encapsulate America’s History
June 08, 2026

Explore trailside sites that encapsulate America’s history and connect you to remarkable stories of the past.

Star Spangled Banner House | Photo by Kate Foster. courtesy RTC