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Seattle E-Bike Pilot Program Promotes Safe Shared Use on Local Trails
October 07, 2020

Seattle often sees the first waves of new technology, and recently, that tech has made its way onto the city’s trails in the form of e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, solo wheels and more.

Seattle Parks and Recreation staff gathered data on nearly 10,000 trail users over the course of 25 intercept studies on five local trails for the city's e-bike pilot program. | Courtesy Seattle Parks and Recreation
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Trail Moments | Reclaiming My Health and Community Connection on America’s Rail-Trails During the Pandemic
October 02, 2020

As I contemplated how to incorporate a good cardio routine into my life, I challenged myself to create a structure that would not only help me and inspire others to stay committed.

Anamaria Spiteri on the Pelishek-Tiffany Nature Trail | Courtesy Anamaria Spiteri
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Trail Moments | Stealing Moments of “Me Time” on the Trail as a Mom During COVID
September 10, 2020
The Mom Squad on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Courtesy Brandi Horton
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How Trails and Outdoor Access Provide Important Mental Health Benefits
September 02, 2020

One significant way Americans are addressing their mental health needs during the coronavirus is through frequent activity in the outdoors.

Three Rivers Heritage Trail | Photo by Healthy Ride, Pittsburgh Bike Share
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Trail Moments | Philly Birder Takes Fledgling Bird Enthusiasts Under His Wing
September 01, 2020

Birder Keith Russell is enjoying sharing that passion for birding with the next generation through his work at the Discovery Center.

Birdwatching in Tacony Creek Park | Courtesy Tookany-Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnership
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Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail: A Pedal Along a Michigan Marvel
August 26, 2020

I’d heard too many great things about the 22-mile Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail over the years, and I wanted to finally ride it myself.

Dunes on the Pierre Stocking Scenic Drive Overlook | Photo by Robert Annis
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A View From … The Historic Railroad Trail in Nevada
July 28, 2020

Between the fascinating railroad history and the stellar Lake Mead views, the Historic Railroad Trail in southern Nevada in Clark County packs quite a punch into its 3.7-mile route.

As a former train route, the Historic Railroad Trail is mostly flat along its 3.7-mile route. The flat terrain makes the trail a popular spot for people of all fitness levels. | Photo by Cindy Barks
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America’s Most Unique Trailside Attractions
July 27, 2020

Here’s our developing list of (currently) 28 of the most unique trailside attractions in America. Fun fact: Many of the trails featured fall within the footprint of the Great American Rail-Trail

Longeberger Basket Company former world headquarters along the T.J. Evans Panhandle Trail in Ohio | BY-NC-ND 2.0
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Saving America’s Prairies: Illinois Leaders and Rail-Trail Advocates Work to Restore a Dwindling System
July 14, 2020

In Illinois, a good portion of what remains is found almost exclusively along the railroad corridors that crisscross swaths of intensely farmed, highly prized agricultural land.

Prairie Grassland along the Heartland Pathways in Illinois | Photo by Chris Bucher
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Nebraska and Iowa’s Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge
March 10, 2020

Floating sinuously over America’s longest waterway, the Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge straddles the Missouri River between bustling Omaha—Nebraska’s largest city—and the quieter-feeling hometown of Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge | Photo by John Carrel