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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
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Trail Moments: The Fellowship of the Trail
September 20, 2024

Ken Silbert wasn’t expecting to make lifelong friends on his first Trailblazer Society ride seven years ago, but he did.

Trailblazer ride on Iowa's Raccoon River Valley Trail | Photo by Jimmy O'Connor
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Warmshowers Provides Warm Welcome for Trail Travelers
September 09, 2024

The Warmshowers network is about meeting people and sharing stories while also giving cyclists a place to stay and a respite from the road.

Warmshowers stay in Wisconsin | Photo courtesy Patrick and Rachel Hugens
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Hawai’i’s Ke Ala Hele Makālae
September 05, 2024

Ke Ala Hele Makālae, which runs for 8 miles along Kaua’i’s Coconut Coast, was inducted into Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame.

Bicyclists on Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makālae | Photo courtesy Kauai Path
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Washington’s Apple Capital Loop Trail
August 01, 2024
Wenatchee's Apple Capital Loop Trail | Photo by Robert Annis
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Pennsylvania’s Armstrong Trails
July 09, 2024

Pennsylvania’s Armstrong Trails is a 52.5-mile route—connecting more than a dozen communities in Armstrong, Clarion and Westmoreland counties.

Armstrong Trails board members | Photo by Chris Ziegler
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Where the Wild Things Go: Exploring Wildlife Corridors Along America’s Trails
July 08, 2024

Wildlife corridors join one natural landscape to another, allow animals to migrate between habitats and access critical resources.

Dungeness River Bridge Area | Photo by John Gussman