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Top 10 Trails in Minnesota
April 09, 2021

Minnesota is a power player with more than 2,100 open miles of such pathways to explore in every corner of the state for trails in Minnesota.

Minnesota's Mesabi Trail | Photo courtesy of Iron Range Tourism
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How to Train for a 5K or 10K Using Rail-Trails
April 05, 2021

Rail-trails are an especially great option for training for that first race for a variety of reasons. For one thing, many of these trails are paved, flat or with a very light grade.

Fun Run 5k on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Photo courtesy RTC
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Florida’s Spring to Spring Trail
March 16, 2021

The Spring to Spring Trail is this scenic, nearly complete 26-mile route winding through the old-growth forests and tree-draped lakesides of Central Florida.

Pat Northey Segment of the Spring to Spring Trail | Courtesy St. Johns River to Sea Loop Alliance
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Top 10 Trails in Maryland
March 08, 2021

Here are just 10 of our favorite trails in Maryland. The Free State offers a host of trail offerings for nearly every user and year-round.

Maryland's Jones Falls Trail | Photo by Side A Photography
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Top 10 Trails in Wisconsin
March 04, 2021

Wisconsin is clearly a place where the outdoors reign supreme. Here are just 10 of our favorite Badger State trails.

Wisconsin's Elroy-Sparta State Trail | Photo by Eric Reischl Photography
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Trail Moments with Jeff Jenkins of Chubby Diaries
March 01, 2021

Jeff Jenkins, as a prolific travel-blogger and the creator of Chubby Diaries—an “online community for plus-size travelers who are passionate about seeing the world.

Photo courtesy Jeff Jenkins, graphic by RTC
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Top 10 Trails in Texas
February 25, 2021

Texas can be a great place to ride, walk, or roll along trails. Here is a top 10 list of our favorite trails.

Texas' Historic Battlefield Trail | Photo by Mark Lehmann
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Top 10 Trails in New Mexico
February 19, 2021

Trails in New Mexico offer an arid landscape of mountains, high plains and desert with a beauty all its own. Here’s a list of top 10 trails.

New Mexico's Santa Fe Rail-Trail | Photo by Robert Annis
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Idaho’s Portneuf Greenway
February 11, 2021

The Portneuf Greenway is a developing trail system that aims to connect the entire Portneuf River valley, including Pocatello and neighboring Chubbuck.

Portneuf Greenway through the Edson Fichter Nature Area | Photo by Charles R. Peterson
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Top 10 Trails in New Hampshire
February 10, 2021

New Hampshire is an outdoor lover’s dream, with more than 80% of the state covered by trees. Here’s a list of top 10 trails in New Hampshire.

Londonderry Rail Trail | Courtesy Londonderry Trailways
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