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Trail Moments | A Tale of a Tour: Traveling by Trail in Wisconsin
February 25, 2022

Traveling by bike allows you see snapshots of people’s daily lives and interact with them. “Traveling lets you see a thousand lives you might have lived.”

Traveling by trail | Courtesy Rachel and Patrick Hugens
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Take an American Adventure on 10 Presidential Pathways
February 21, 2022

Just in time for Presidents’ Day, here are 10 multiuse trails that share ties with some notable U.S. heads of state.

Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user ringogarcia1972 Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user ringogarcia1972
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North Carolina’s American Tobacco Trail
February 15, 2022

The American Tobacco Trail connects to over 70 miles of trails and greenways through urban, suburban and rural communities.

American Tobacco Trail | Photo by Dave Connelly
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Considering a Recumbent Bike? Here Are Some Tips to Keep in Mind.
February 15, 2022

Here are some tips to keep in mind if you are thinking of buying a two- or three-wheeled recumbent.

Ohio's Camp Chase Trail | Photo by Associated Press
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Trail Moments | Finding Love Feet First
February 14, 2022

They regularly rode the Great Allegheny Passage together as friends, and when they became a couple, it served as the setting for Stephen’s marriage proposal.

Arias and Stephen Flory | Courtesy Arias Flory
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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