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Focus Term: Encouraging Trail Use


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Rail-Trail Running for Beginners
April 04, 2024

Rail-trails offer a fantastic option for a beginning running program. Since they’re mostly off road, you don’t have to worry about cars.

Group of trail runners in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Allison Abruscato
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Seven Ways to Keep Kids Entertained on the Trails
March 13, 2024

To help make your family biking adventures more enjoyable, here are seven creative ideas to keep kids entertained while cruising the trails.

Child on Strider bike - Photo courtesy of Strider Bikes
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Wintertime Trail Fun
February 01, 2024

A wintertime trail brings a whole new way to explore such as cross-country ski, snowshoe, fat-tire bike or take a walk through the snow.

Alaska's Tony Knowles Coastal Trail | Photo by Jody O. Photos
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Tapping Into Opportunity: RTC’s Strategic Priorities
January 11, 2024

RTC has been focused on building a nation connected by trails, spreading trails across the country to bring new potential to communities.

Happy multiracial women having fun embracing each outside - Photo courtesy Getty Images
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These 2023 Trail Grants Are Activating Trails and Trail Networks Across the US
December 12, 2023

In 2023, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Awarded 30 Trail Grants Totaling $348,000 to Support Equitable Trail Development and Community Programs.

Black People Who Hike event in August 2023 | Photo courtesy Black People Who Hike
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Trail Moments | Climate Activist Luke Henkel Pedals for the Planet
September 12, 2023

This inspired me to embark on one of the biggest adventures of my life: a 1,100-mile bike journey from my home in Chicago to New York City in time for Climate Week NYC

Arriving in New York City at the end of an 1,100-mile biking journey from Chicago | Photo courtesy Luke Henkel
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6 Tips to Share the Trail and Recreate Responsibly
August 29, 2023

Here are six tips that will help make every trip safe and fun for everyone.

Arkansas' Razorback Regional Greenway | Photo courtesy Experience Fayetteville
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More Trail Moments with Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: A Way to Make Strides for the Planet
August 04, 2023

Did you know that communities of color are three times more likely to live in nature-deprived areas with limited or no access to trails, paths or green spaces?

Photo courtesy Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada
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Más Trail Moments con Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: Una forma de dar pasos a favor del planeta
August 04, 2023

Paso mucho tiempo en los senderos. Como corredora y esquiadora profesional, he dedicado gran parte de mi vida adulta a estar al aire libre, haya nieve o sol.

Fotografía cortesía de Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada
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Trail Moments with Latino Outdoors Outings Leader Valerie Pasión
June 14, 2023

My relationship with cycling here in Baltimore grew from my experience using biking and walking as my primary modes of transportation during Peace Corps service.

Valerie Pasión | Photo by Michael Ocasio
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