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Focus Term: Encouraging Trail Use


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Dynamic Duo: How TrailLink and Google Maps Have Made Trails Accessible to America
March 09, 2020

Explore TrailLink and Google Maps for seamless navigation on over 37,000 miles of trails across the United States.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Joe LaCroix mapping the West Creek Recreational Trail | Photo by Anthony Le, courtesy RTC
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Five Great Trail Activities and Their Health Benefits
January 27, 2020

Meeting these targets can help improve your health and your quality of life; reduce health-care costs and the risk of chronic disease; and simply make you feel better physically, mentally and emotionally.

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10 Haunted Tales from America’s Trails
October 17, 2019

Here are 10 spooky haunted trails RTC could find on America’s diverse collection of rail-trails and multiuse pathways.

Ghost of Silver Run | Illustration by Anthony Le
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Four Long-Distance Rides Along the Great American Rail-Trail
August 09, 2019

Here are four sections of the Great American that span 100 miles or more with minimal on-street connections—perfect for multiday adventuring.

Ohio's Great Miami River Trail | Photo by Tom Bilcze
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E-Bikes Got This Baby Boomer Back on the Trail After Asthma
May 22, 2019

Explore the world of ebikes and discover how they enhance cycling experiences for all ages and fitness levels.

Libby Rose on e-bike | Photo courtesy Wandering Rose Travels
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New York’s Warren County Bikeway
April 16, 2019

The Warren County Bikeway runs 10 miles between Glens Falls and Lake George, about an hour’s drive north of Albany.

Warren County Bikeway | Photo courtesy Eric Pfau
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Step to It: Seven Ways to Spice Up Your Walks
March 13, 2019

Looking to spice up your walk? Check out these seven ideas! Then lace up your sneakers … and get ready to ramble!

Black family walking in woods - Photo courtesy iStock by Getty Images
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Alaska’s Tony Knowles Coastal Trail
January 15, 2019

With views of the rugged Chugach Mountains and tidal inlets, Alaska’s Tony Knowles Coastal Trail offers a breathtaking experience unlike any other rail-trail in the country. Learn more in our Trail of the Month feature.

Tony Knowles Coastal Trail | Photo by Jody O. Photos, courtesy Visit Anchorage
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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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Prescribe-a-Trail: Walking to Happier and Healthier Lifestyles in Greater Philly
November 17, 2018

Prescribe-a-Trail (PAT) is a program in which Philadelphia-area hospitals and health-care organizations lead outings on local trails along the Circuit Trails network.

Prescribe-a-Trail walkers at Valley Forge National Historical Park | Photo by Roy Perry