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Arkansas’ Razorback Regional Greenway
July 04, 2023

Whether he’s going to work or out to eat with his family, Fayetteville resident Matt Mihalevich often hops on his bicycle and rides the Razorback Regional Greenway in Northwest Arkansas to get there.

Arkansas' Razorback Regional Greenway | Photo courtesy Experience Fayetteville
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Nevada’s River Mountains Loop Trail
May 04, 2023

The River Mountains Loop Trail (RMLT) is a 35-mile paved path that zips through a wild fusion of landscapes—mountains, desert and lake views.

View of Lake Mead along the River Mountains Loop Trail | Photo by John Holman
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10 Great Destinations Along Missouri’s Future Rock Island Trail
March 15, 2023

Below are some of our favorite destinations along the Rock Island Trail, which is undergoing trail development and is not yet open for use.

This Caboose greets visitors where the Katy Trail and the Rock Island Trail intersect in Windsor. | Photo courtesy Missouri Rock island Trail Inc.
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Of History and Industry: The Legacy of the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
March 13, 2023

“This towpath has made it so much easier for people to feel comfortable riding their bikes to a lot of places,” DevahD said. “You can shop off the towpath. You can eat off the towpath. You can play off the towpath. It can’t get any better than this.”

Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath | Photo by Jason Cohn
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Big Bike Country: Experiencing Montana’s Bitterroot and Milwaukee Trails
March 13, 2023

Users of the 51-mile Bitterroot Trail can sometimes forget to look past the road traffic and noise to fully appreciate the surrounding area bursting with history and natural beauty.

Montana's Bitterroot Trail | Photo by Robert Annis
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Pennsylvania’s Schuylkill River Trail
March 02, 2023

The Schuylkill River Trail (SRT) is a multiuse path that will ultimately extend 120 miles between the small town of Frackville in east-central Pennsylvania and the confluence of the Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers in Philadelphia.

Overlook at 61st Street along Pennsylvania's Schuylkill River Trail | Photo courtesy SRDC
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Massive Investments in Trails to Connect Millions in California With Safe Community Paths
December 18, 2022

California approved a record-breaking $1.02 billion of investments in California trails for walking, biking and trail projects.

Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail | Photo courtesy City of Monterey
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Michigan’s Kal-Haven Trail State Park
December 08, 2022

Leading from South Haven to Kalamazoo, Michigan’s Kal-Haven Trail State Park ranks as one of the state’s most popular rail-trails.

Michigan's Kal Haven Trail State Park in South Haven | Photo by C.M. McGuire
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New TrailNation Collaborative Community to Escalate Trail Network Development Nationwide
November 15, 2022

RTC is bringing together its expertise and network of thousands of partners nationwide to launch the TrailNation Collaborative—a learning community where advocates, public leaders and professionals can come together to share their experiences, their challenges and their strategies for accelerating the pace of connecting trails and active transportation infrastructure.

Florida's Pinellas Trail in Dunedin | Photo courtesy Pinellas County Marketing and Communications
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Record-Breaking Investments in California’s Trails Amid Major Demand
November 13, 2022

The start of 2022 brought a significant opportunity for California trails and ended in a historic victory—as the state announced a $1 billion+ investment for trails and active transportation for fiscal year (FY) 2023.

Rail Arts District along the Napa Valley Vine Trail in California | Photo courtesy Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition