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Seven Wonders of the Ohio to Erie Trail
July 14, 2016

The developing Ohio to Erie Trail crosses the Buckeye State at a diagonal like a prized sash, featuring some of the best sights and experiences Ohio has to offer. Here’s a quick, guided tour of some of the major highlights.

Ohio and Erie Canalway Towpath Trail (under Hope Memorial Bridge) along Cleveland's Cuyahoga River | Photo courtesy Behnke Landscape Architecture
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10 More Game-Changing Rail-Trails
June 10, 2016

Here are 10 more game-changing rail-trails (in no particular order) that have had an impact, as destinations, recreation magnets, economic drivers or transportation connectors, in the U.S.

Martin Olav Sabo Bridge over Hiawatha Avenue along the Midtown Greenway in Minnesota | Photo courtesy Tony Webster | CC by 2.0
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New York’s Hudson Valley Trail Network
March 17, 2016

Rail-trails join the Walkway and spin out into the hillsides in either direction: the Hudson Valley Rail Trail on the west bank and Dutchess Rail Trail

The well-loved Walkway Over the Hudson serves a multitude of users. | Photo by Fred Schaeffer
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10 Rail-Trails That Helped Build the Movement
February 11, 2016

In honor of RTC’s 30th anniversary, here are 10 game-changers of the rail-trail movement.

The High Line in New York City | Photo by Adrian Cabrero
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10 Movies with Great Walking Moments
November 24, 2015

With the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent Call to Action on Walking, it was the perfect time for 10 Movies with Great Walking Moments.

Stand by Me (1986) | Copyright by Columbia Pictures and other respective production studios and distributors. Intended for editorial use only.
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Minnesota’s Midtown Greenway
October 16, 2015

Nestled 20 feet below street level in an early 20th-century railroad cut, Minnesota’s Midtown Greenway bypasses the street traffic crossing overhead on more than two dozen historical bridges.

Photo courtesy The Greenway Guy
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The Alternative List: 10 Great Trails for Fall (Under the Radar)
October 08, 2015

For those of you looking for a fall adventure that might not be on everyone’s bucket list, we’ve uncovered 10 great trails for fall.

Fall vista from the Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail in California | Photo by Stan Bales, courtesy Bureau of Land Management
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10 Great Hiking and Walking Trails
September 30, 2015

In honor of Trails, Parks and Outdoor Spots month, here’s a list of 10 great walking and hiking trails across America (in no particular order).

Chessie Nature Trail | Photo by Frank N. Carlson
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Pennsylvania’s Heritage Rail Trail County Park and Maryland’s Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail
September 18, 2015

One of the largest completed sections of that developing network is a pair of connected rail-trails—the Heritage Rail Trail County Park and the Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail—a 44-mile expanse.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park | Photo by John Gensor, courtesy Steam Into History
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15 Essentials Every Bicyclist Should Have
August 24, 2015

A common question new bicyclists have is: What are the biking “essentials” I should have in my “toolkit”? RTC gave the answer a shot.

Photo courtesy Richard Masoner | CC by 2.0