While pedaling the completed 19.4 miles of South Carolina’s Three Rivers Greenway, the word “potential” keeps popping up in my mind.

Urban, rural, or a bit on the wild side, Idaho has trails that are as diverse as the state’s topography. Here are a few of our favorites.

By summer 2022, the Michigan Air Line Trail will complete the final 2.5 miles of its 8-mile total, and enthusiasm among Wixom’s residents and business owners is high. But even more exciting than the trail’s completion is the news that the route will join the larger Great Lake-to-Lake Trails network. Because now, rather than merely attracting Detroiters, Wixom will be able to advertise itself to cross-state roadtrippers.

Utah is home to a string of national parks that feature glowing sandstone arches, dreamlike rock hoodoos and luminous slot canyons.

Dubbed “the Small Wonder”, trails in Delaware certainly reflect that moniker; the longest one is only 10 miles long!

Washington State has more than 1,000 miles of trails pass through forests and span deep gorges in the west.

The 19-mile White River State Trail gives visitors an authentic glimpse into what Wisconsin’s all about, punctuated with stunning scenery.

From the vast chasm of the Grand Canyon to the cactus/tumbleweed landscape of the Sonoran Desert, Arizona’s trails are big.

With nearly 80 miles of open rail-trail, trails in Rhode Island offer a delightfully eclectic mix of small-town charm and big city vibrancy.

Best of all, exploring by foot or by bike means you’ll have an even better excuse to sample the cuisine South Carolina is known for.