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Trail Moments: An Appalachian Trail Journey
February 01, 2025

While most who attempt the Appalachian Trail will not finish it, Munro would not give up, undertaking the journey in March – September 2008.

Hiking on the C&O Canal Towpath | Photo courtesy Mary Lynn Munro
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Rhode Island’s East Bay Bike Path
January 14, 2025

From Providence, the East Bay Bike Path stretches 14.3 miles south to Bristol, connecting the communities of East Providence, Barrington and Warren along the way.

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Trail Moments: Jack Perme’s Journey to Help Others With Ataxia
December 31, 2024

Learn about Jack Perme’s journey to helping others with ataxia, a disorder of the nervous system, through his Moving Forward campaign.

Jack Perme in Edgewater, New Jersey | Photo by Monica Perme
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Indiana’s Monon Trail
December 05, 2024

Passing through Indianapolis, Carmel, Westfield and Sheridan, Indiana’s Monon Trail is a commuter super-highway and a linear park for families.

Indiana's Monon Trail | Photo by Robert Annis
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Washington’s Burke-Gilman Trail
November 01, 2024

The 20-mile rail-trail Burke-Gilman Trail follows a U-shaped route from Seattle’s Puget Sound neighborhoods in the west to Lake Washington

Washington's Burke-Gilman Trail's Freemont section | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Exploring a World Heritage Site Along Ohio’s Paint Creek Recreational Trail
October 29, 2024

The Paint Creek Recreational Trail offers a delightful experience, winding nearly 35 miles through beautiful rural scenery in southern Ohio.

Paint Creek Recreation Trail in southern Ohio | Photo by Anietra Hamper
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Examining the W&OD Trail as a Beloved Northern Virginia Asset and National Model
October 08, 2024

Stretching for 45 miles in Northern Virginia—the W&OD Trail has been a mainstay for millions of people over five decades.

One of the earliest rail-trails to influence Congress, the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia is today a national model for the country, receiving millions of visitors each year. | Photo by Albert Ting
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Venturing Out on Trails as a New Mom
October 07, 2024

We were excited to take our baby out in our incredibly walkable and bikeable city. We researched strollers, carriers and other items.

Elle Segal and family | Photo courtesy Elle Segal
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Texas’ A-train Rail Trail
October 07, 2024

The A-train Rail Trail is a 19-mile concrete trail connecting the Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs of Denton and Lewisville.

Texas' A-train Rail Trail | Photo by Grace Ward, courtesy Lake Cities Run Walk Group
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Trail Moments: A Petal Pedal—Identifying Plants on the Path
October 03, 2024

Cycling offers the opportunity for identifying plants on the trail quickly and cycle through different habitats.

Petal Pedal group ride along New York's Wallkill Valley Rail Trail | Photo courtesy Laura J. Lehtonen and Stephen M. Young