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Bridge to Everywhere: Examining Signature Gateways Across America
June 08, 2022

Bridges serve as the gateways and centerpieces of communities, providing connectivity that has a major impact on active transportation.

Wendy Park Bridge along the Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail | Photo by Jason Cohn
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20 Iconic Bike and Pedestrian Bridges in America
June 07, 2022

Across the country, bridges are literally serving as gateways for communities to achieve critical strides in active transportation, conservation and economic development. Here, we take a look at 20 iconic bridges and trestles in the United States (in no particular order) that have played—or are playing—transformative connectivity roles in their regions.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska | Photo by Matthew Nissen
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A Path Toward Healing
June 02, 2022

The events of Fort Robinson, while seminal in the Northern Cheyenne’s quest for freedom and autonomy, were not a well-known history.

Northern Cheyenne Monument | Photo courtesy Northern Cheyenne Journey Home Committee
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Trail Moments | Safe Trails Save Lives
May 16, 2022

Safe trails save lives. in New Jersey 82% of fatalities are on state, county and municipal roads. A disproportionate number are pedestrians.

New Jersey's Henry Hudson Trail | Photo by Avery Harmon
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Kentucky’s Dawkins Line Rail Trail
May 12, 2022

Dawkins Line Rail Trail is Kentucky’s longest rail-trail. The 36-mile crushed-stone path is open to bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders.

Kentucky's Dawkins Line Rail Trail | Photo by Tamara Hicks
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Richmond’s Roots
May 10, 2022

The Richmond Greenway in California’s Bay Area is serving as a catalyst for activation and revitalization.

California's Richmond Greenway | Photo by R.D. Lopez
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Montana: On a Path to Better Health Through Trail Prescriptions
May 10, 2022

Wellness happens step-by-step in Missoula, Montana. Instead of relying solely on the prescription pad, more of Missoula’s health-care community is recommending movement on Missoula’s Rx Trails to improve everything from back pain to depression.

Missoula's Milwaukee Trail | Courtesy Missoula In Motion
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Celebrate Trails Day Inspires Trail Users to Be Active
May 03, 2022

Many great stories came to us from Celebrate Trails Day participants about the special moments they had on the trail.

Celebrate Trails Day event in Columbus, Ohio | Photo by Jeffrey A. Tilford
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Trail Moments | A Path Forward for Better Biking in Roswell, New Mexico
April 26, 2022

We love the adventures that trails bring—seeing what lies beyond the next bend, drop, curve or climb. Roswell has two main trails in the downtown area.

New Mexico's Bitter Lakes National Wildlife Refuge | Courtesy Moonrock Outfitters
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Trail Moments | Recapturing Life on a Great American Journey
April 13, 2022

Whitney Washington’s 3,700-mile route across the country began with a few hard-earned turns of the bike wheel.

Whitney Washington | Courtesy Whitney Washington