Skip to content

America’s Trails


Blog
Arizona’s Rillito River Park Trail
February 04, 2025

Tucson’s Rillito River Park Trail is a 137-mile trail network and took top honors in USA Today’s Readers’ Choice polls in both 2021 and 2022.

Rillito River Park Trail's Tracks and Trails mural | Photo Courtesy Pima County Public Art
Blog
Heritage Corridor: How the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Is Sparking Connections and Community Prosperity in Connecticut
January 30, 2025

Ti-Trikes are beneficial for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Ray Charpentier tried one on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

Statue honoring 19th-century engineer William Lanson along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in New Haven | Photo by John Munno
Blog
16 Trails Featured in Movies and Television
January 29, 2025

For some cinematic fun, here’s a list of 16 trails featured in movies and television including Rocky, Field Of Dreams and Stand By Me.

Rocky Balboa statue in Philadelphia | Photo courtesy Eva Garcia
Blog
Bainbridge Island’s New Welcome Pole: A Symbol of the Past and Present
January 22, 2025

Randi Purser created Bainbridge Island’s new welcome pole representing Schweabe, father of Chief Seattle, for whom the city is named.

Bainbridge Island's welcome pole dedication ceremony | Photo courtesy Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation
Blog
A Year of Joy and Progress for Trails
December 19, 2024

This year of progress for trails underscored how trails are transforming lives and bringing joy to people and communities.

2024 Hall of Fame induction celebration for Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makālae | Photo courtesy County of Kauaʻi
Blog
Bridging the Gaps: Maine’s Vision for a Statewide Interconnected Trail Network
November 05, 2024

Discover Maine’s vision for an interconnected trail network. Learn how communities and organizations are working to connect scenic rail-trails

Maine's Down East Sunrise Trail | Photo by Katie Guerin
Blog
A View From Our 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee: Ke Ala Hele Makālae
October 15, 2024

Ke Ala Hele Makālae is celebrated for the social, economic and quality-of-life value it brings to the community. Learn more about this trail.

Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makalae | Photo by Bradley Pratty, County of Kauai
Blog
National Trail Grant Awardees Focus on Youth and Inclusive Signage
October 04, 2024

Yalobusha Greenway Alliance received a $10,000 national trail grant from Rail to Trails Conservancy to develop a trail system in the region.

Texas' Santa Fe Trail | Photo courtesy Friends of Santa Fe Trail
Blog
Hurricane Helene Resources
October 01, 2024

RTC has pulled together a list of Hurricane Helene recovery resources—information on accessing urgent aid and how people can help right now.

Photo courtesy Vicki DeLoach | CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Blog
Georgia’s Firefly Trail Shines Brightly
September 06, 2024

Georgia’s Firefly Trail is a planned 39-mile route is steadily realized with “model mile” sections that demonstrate the pathway’s potential.

Winterville stop along the Ticket to Ride event supporting Georgia's Firefly Trail | Photo courtesy Firefly Trail, Inc.