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Profile: Accessibility and Safe Streets Advocate Juliette Rizzo
September 25, 2026

Learn how Advocate Juliette Rizzo and RTC board member combines her passion for nature with her commitment to safe, accessible streets.

RTC board members in Clevelend, OH. Left to right: Mark Filippell, Juliette Rizzo and Noel Kegel | Photo courtesy RTC
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Trail Moments | How the Riding for Focus Program is Transforming Student Well-Being
September 15, 2026

Learn how the Riding for Focus Program supports middle school students by promoting outdoor activity and community engagement.

Students biking along the Salem Lake Trail during their Riding for Focus class | Photo courtesy Flat Rock Middle School
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Trail Moments | A Place of Healing: The Mary Hofer Walking Trail
September 14, 2026

Experience the beautiful Mary Hofer Walking Trail. Enjoy a relaxing walk through northern woodlands near the Aurora Medical Center.

Mary Hofer Walking Trail | Photo courtesy John Hofer
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A View From … 2026 Hall of Fame Inductee: Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail
September 09, 2026

Explore Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail, a Hall of Fame trail offering stunning views and rich history along the Potomac River.

Parks and wetlands along the Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by Asa Photography, courtesy Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
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Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail: September 2026 Trail of the Month
September 04, 2026

Explore the Hall of Fame Mount Vernon Trail, an 18.5-mile journey through nature and history, connecting communities across Virginia.

Walkers on Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail in Rosslyn | Photo courtesy Rosslyn BID
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Top 10 Trails in Alabama
August 08, 2026

A robust system of trails offers access to Alabama’s scenic bounty. Here are 10 of our favorite trails in Alabama.

Bicyclists on Alabama's Chief Ladiga Trail | Alabama Trails Foundation
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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