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Kentucky’s Dawkins Line Rail Trail
May 13, 2022
Dawkins Line Rail Trail is Kentucky’s longest rail-trail. The 36-mile crushed-stone path is open to bicyclists, hikers and horseback riders.
Kentucky's Dawkins Line Rail Trail | Photo by Tamara Hicks
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Celebrate Trails Day Inspires Trail Users to Be Active
May 04, 2022
Many great stories came to us from Celebrate Trails Day participants about the special moments they had on the trail.
Celebrate Trails Day event in Columbus, Ohio | Photo by Jeffrey A. Tilford
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Cómo prepararse para su primer viaje de larga distancia por senderos
March 22, 2022
¡pensamos que sería un buen momento para presentar cinco consejos simples para paseos en senderos de larga distancia!
cedar lake trail en minneapolis-minnesota foto de tony hull toole design group
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Maine’s Eastern Trail
March 15, 2022
Bob Hamblen takes to the Eastern Trail on his bike, riding through various sections of the route that traverses 28 miles of southern Maine’s spectacular coastline. While he sees it as “a win” wherever he ends up on the trail, the long-time Saco resident has his favorites.
The Scarborough bridge on Maine's Eastern Trail | Courtesy Eastern Trail Alliance
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North Carolina’s American Tobacco Trail
February 15, 2022
The American Tobacco Trail connects to over 70 miles of trails and greenways through urban, suburban and rural communities.
American Tobacco Trail | Photo by Dave Connelly
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Indiana’s Big 4 Trail
January 11, 2022
Surrounded by tree canopies, beautiful countryside and the charm of small towns, the Big 4 Trail traverses a Midwestern wonderland. The developing rail-trail serves as an important regional connector—spreading diagonally across Boone County, crossing into Clinton County and, eventually, continuing into Tippecanoe County.
Indiana's Big 4 Trail | Courtesy Town of Zionsville
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Making Connections on 2021’s New Rail-Trails
December 20, 2021
Below, we’ve spotlighted a handful of the exciting new rail-trails that have opened up around the country this year, as well as the broader trail networks they tie into.
Colorado's Point Alta Vista Trail | Photo by D. Scott Clark Photography, courtesy Fremont Adventure Recreation
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Top 10 Trails in Vermont
December 15, 2021
Regardless of the season, Vermonters make the most of their trails. From spring when the wildflowers abound to the stunning autumn display of the hardwood forests, traveling by trail is a part of life.
Vermont's Island Line Rail Trail | Photo by Traillink user sluberry
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Top 10 Trails in Alaska
December 15, 2021
Holding more than half of America’s national park land by area, as well as numerous wildlife refuges, national forests, state parks and other outdoor assets, opportunities to recreate in the state are nearly boundless.
Alaska's Waterfront Trail | Photo Courtesy City of Seward
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Top 10 Trails in Hawaii
December 14, 2021
The six main Hawaiian Islands offer trails and parks that allow you to explore the state’s variety of landscapes, history and rich culture.
Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makalae | Photo by Kevin Clark