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Looking Back, With Gratitude, on a Year of Challenges and Triumphs for Trails
December 23, 2020

As 2020 draws to a close—a year of extreme changes and challenges—it is with incredible appreciation that we reflect on the collective impact of our movement across the country.

Photo by India Kea
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Washington, D.C., and Maryland’s Anacostia River Trail
August 13, 2020

The Anacostia River Trail, a 20-mile route along the city’s eastern waterway that offers an extraordinary tapestry of experiences on its journey to Bladensburg, Maryland.

Anacostia River views from the trail | Photo by Joe Flood
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Connectivity Evolution: Examining a Decade of Rails-to-Trails’ Impact, 2010–2020
December 31, 2019

Explore the Rails to Trails Conservancy movement and how it transformed American communities and enhanced active lifestyles from 2010-2020.

Photo courtesy RTC
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Capital Trails Network Cost Estimate
November 20, 2019
Why predict the cost of the network? The Capital Trails Coalition seeks to create an 800-miles-plus world-class network of multiuse trails that are equitably distributed throughout the Washington, D.C., metropolitan region. The trail network is a key strategy in an effort to create a healthier, more connected populace. With the third-highest amount of traffic in the nation, […]
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Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes Makes Tandem Connections on DC Trails
December 20, 2018

Join the Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes and learn how biking connects athletes to new adventures and freedom.

A ride at Lake Artemesia with the Metro Washington Association for Blind Athletes | Photo courtesy MWABA
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Eight Critical Wins for TrailNation in 2018
December 05, 2018

Here is a spotlight on some of the critical TrailNation project advances we made in 2018—and how they are bringing to life our vision of trails at the heart of healthy, thriving communities.

Baltimore, Maryland | Photo by Side A Photography
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Maryland and Washington, D.C.’s Capital Crescent Trail
June 13, 2017

Forming an emerald arc around western portion of the District of Columbia, the Capital Crescent Trail connects Washington to its Maryland suburbs.

View of Potomac River along Capital Crescent Trail | Photo by Milo Bateman
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