Using Trails
Seven Bucket List Rail-Trail Destinations Around the World
Thousands more miles of rail-trails are available all across the globe. For World Tourism Day, we thought we’d take a look a few bucket list international rail-trail destinations.

Five Common Types of Trail Use Rules (Everyone Should Know)
When you’re out on the trail, knowing and following the rules seems easy enough, but rules can vary from trail to trail. Some rules are universal, while others differ by state and municipality.

A Serious Injury Changed Cyclist Ian Mackay’s Life. Trails Helped Him Rebuild It.
A motorized wheelchair powered by sip-and-puff inputs coupled with the ever-improving voice recognition capabilities of a smartphone offered Mackay a degree of independence, and allowed him to get outside without a caregiver at his side at all times.

A Closer Look: Connecting the Lower Rio Grande Valley by Trail
Caracara is the name of the trail system developing throughout Cameron County, Texas, and the Lower Rio Grande Valley—a project that Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is honored to count among its TrailNation™ portfolio.

Four Long-Distance Rides Along the Great American Rail-Trail
Here are four sections of the Great American that span 100 miles or more with minimal on-street connections—perfect for multiday adventuring.

Trail Tourism Adventures Await Along Salmonberry Corridor in Oregon

Mississippi’s Tanglefoot Trail
All 43.6 miles of the Tanglefoot Trail opened at once, becoming the longest rail-trail in the state, and connecting these communities.

50 Great Rail-Trails in 50 States
Here are snapshots of our favorite rail-trail experiences from all 50 states—demonstrating the beauty and geography our country is known for.

Photos of Eastern Trail in Portland, Maine
The 65-mile Eastern Trail offers a vivid snapshot of Maine. The multiuse trail follows the corridor of the historic Eastern Railroad.

E-Bikes Got This Baby Boomer Back on the Trail After Asthma
A one-day rental there led to a weeklong adventure in Hawaii, followed by my first of two e-bike purchases three years ago. Since then, I’ve logged more than 1,000 road and trail miles, and for me, it’s been a win-win.

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