Skip to content

Focus Term: Celebrate Trails Day


Blog
Elevating Opportunity in 2023—Reflections From the Trails Movement
December 13, 2023

It has been described as a “tipping point,” “critical mass” and “milestone” achievement. Regardless of what it’s called, there’s no doubt that the proliferation of trail networks around the United States is significant.

Ohio's Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail | Photo by Jason Cohn
Blog
Nationwide Celebration Showcases Community, Climate and Well-Being Impacts of Trails
May 03, 2023

RTC reports hundreds of organizations and thousands of people took to the trails on Celebrate Trails Day, illustrating impact of trails.

Celebrate Trails Day event in Exton, Pennsylvania | Photo by Mark Yanigasawa
Blog
Celebrate Trails Day 2023: Showcasing the Impact of America’s Trails
May 03, 2023

Many thanks to the at least 12,000 people who participated and our more than 220 partners for Celebrate Trails Day 2023.

Celebrate Trails Day 2023 in Columbus, OH | Photo courtesy RTC
Blog
Tenth Annual Celebrate Trails Day Draws Focus to Community, Climate and Well-Being Impacts of Trails Nationwide
April 21, 2023

Tenth Annual Celebrate Trails Day Draws Focus to Community, Climate and Well-Being Impacts of Trails Nationwide

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Celebrate Trails Day 2022 | Photo by Robin Woods
Blog
Borinquen Trail adds Puerto Rico to the Rails-to-Trails Map
April 18, 2023

The Borinquen Trail is a 600-mile multi-use trail, endorsed by RTC. The trail repurposes former railroad right-of-way.

Puerto Rico's Tunel de Guajataca | Photo by Jorge Borrelli
Blog
Six Ways to Be a Good Steward on Celebrate Trails Day (and Every Day)
April 09, 2023

Below are just a few ways you can participate on Celebrate Trails Day while showing a little love to your community and the planet.

Community Painting Day with artist Jay Coreano along Pennsylvania's Tacony Creek Trail | Photo courtesy Tookany-Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, Inc
Blog
Explore Trails While Learning About the Nation’s Rich History
April 03, 2023

According to The Historical Marker Database, there are more than 176,000 historic markers, and there will be even more historic markers dedicated to elevating the stories of people and places along the Great American Rail-Trail®

Red Brick Road | Photo by Gene Bisbee
Blog
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Hosts Expert Roundtable to Discuss Importance of Nation’s Trails in Building Community, Encouraging People to Be Active Outside, and Inspiring Action for the Planet
March 01, 2023

RTC, CDC, EARTHDAY.org and Women @ Work to join roundtable discussion focused on strategies for being active outside in ways.

Celebrate Trails Day 2023 in Columbus, OH | Photo courtesy RTC
Blog
Celebrate Trails Day Inspires Trail Users to Be Active
May 03, 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
Blog
Equipamiento de ciclismo útil para senderos, ¡y algunos consejos de MacGyver!
March 21, 2022

Para algunos de nosotros en climas fríos de invierno, la primavera marca el momento en que volvemos al ritmo de las cosas después de no haber recorrido los senderos por un tiempo.

2017 Opening Day for Trails en Three Rivers Heritage Trail en Pittsburgh, Pensilvania | Foto de Amy Kapp