This survey tool was developed and utilized to create a report to summarize the business impact of the Mon River Trails System (MRTS) ‐ a network of 48 miles of trails in north central West Virginia.The findings from the work are applicable for many audiences, including trail advocates, elected officials, economic development entities, and business owners. Author: RTC […]

Progress on Great American Rail-Trail builds with new miles and $30 Million in new funding in 2025, and the route is nearly 56% complete.

Groundwork Jacksonville’s Kay Ehas is RTC’s 2025 Rail-Trail Champion for her community-driven approach in developing the Emerald Trail.

The Virginia Creeper Trail is a critical economic asset in Southwest Virginia, serving as a powerful engine for tourism, small business activity, and economic resilience across Washington, Grayson, Smyth, and Russell counties. This 34-mile trail saw over 348,400 single uses in 2023, representing more than 112,600 visitors coming to the region to use the Virginia […]

Six conversations that left a lasting impact at the 2025 TrailNation Summit World Café in Cleveland, Ohio.

Join us for a new TrailNation Spotlight series highlighting innovative trail network development across the country and foster peer-to-peer learning. These concise, high-impact sessions offer a unique opportunity to hear from trail network innovators, explore successful strategies, and build momentum for this infrastructure across the country. This is the second in a series of deep […]

Rails to Trails Conservancy is hosting a two-part series on the role of trails and active transportation in economic development. This first session focused on showcasing the economic impact of trails and their important role in tourism, outdoor recreation, livability, and more. This session was moderated by RTC’s Senior Director of Government Relations, Scott Goldstein, […]

The Greenbrier River Trail has fostered recreation, relationships and economic revitalization in the Allegheny Highlands of West Virginia.

Arkansas is investing the outdoor recreation economy, and a big part is developing and connecting trails that will be economic drivers.