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Trail Moments | Letting the Good (and Bad) Times Roll: New York Bike Shop Opens in the Midst of a Covid World
January 03, 2022

Simon’s bike rental shop, a first for the town, is situated on Hurleyville’s Main Street, just steps from the rail-trail. “It’s 7 miles of beautiful, flat pavement.”

Fortress Bikes interior | Courtesy Hal Simon
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Top 10 Trails in Vermont
December 15, 2021

Regardless of the season, Vermonters make the most of their trails. From spring when the wildflowers abound to the stunning autumn display of the hardwood forests, traveling by trail is a part of life.

Vermont's Island Line Rail Trail | Photo by Traillink user sluberry
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Top 10 Trails in Alaska
December 15, 2021

Holding more than half of America’s national park land by area, as well as numerous wildlife refuges, national forests, state parks and other outdoor assets, opportunities to recreate in the state are nearly boundless.

Alaska's Waterfront Trail | Photo Courtesy City of Seward
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Top 10 Trails in Hawai‘i
December 14, 2021

The six main islands offer trails in Hawaii and parks that allow you to explore the state’s variety of landscapes, history and rich culture.

Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makalae | Photo by Kevin Clark
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Here Are Six Reasons Rails-to-Trails Is Celebrating This Year
December 10, 2021

A year of positive momentum. That’s how we’d describe 2021, which—despite many challenges and much uncertainty—still came with so much hope and progress for trails and those who made them happen.

White River State Trail, part of the Route of the Badger trail network | Photo by TrailLink user lkgatu
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Top 10 Trails in Nevada
December 09, 2021

Trails in Nevada provide opportunities to easily navigate through the urban footprint ultimately finding peace in the wide-open spaces.

Nevada's Historic Railroad Trail | Photo by Traillink User gayinspandex
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Trail Moments | Native Women Running Founder Verna Volker Gets a Running Start on Social Change
December 06, 2021

In Minneapolis, I noticed that there was a really good trail and park system, so I saw people running a lot and thought, ‘I should try that.’

Verna Volker | Photo by Jaylyn Gough, courtesy Hoka One One
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Top 10 Trails in Washington, DC
December 02, 2021

D.C. has a lot treasures to discover including its rail-trails and multiuse pathways. Check out our favorite trails in Washington, DC.

Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Branch Trail | Photo by India Kea
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Top 10 Trails in Massachusetts
December 02, 2021

Massachusetts is teeming with rail-trails and railroad history. Its 93 multiuse trails totaling 461 miles draw visitors to every corner of the state.

Massachusetts' Mass Central Rail Trail | Milo Bateman
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Top 10 Trails in Kentucky
November 18, 2021

Trails in Kentucky offer an incredible diversity of experiences from the rolling green pastures of Kentucky horse country to mountain hollows.

Kentucky's Big Four Bridge | Photo by TrailLink user karenestepp