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A Pathway to Wellness: Exploring Trails as Lifelines for Mental Health
October 06, 2026

Discover the impact of Exploring Trails for Mental Health and how nature can enhance your emotional well-being.

On the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Photo by Jason Cohn
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Trail Therapy: Characteristics of a Healing Trail
September 24, 2026

Learn the characteristics of a healing trail and how nature can enhance your well-being from the author of “Trail Therapy: Finding Wholeness in Nature”

Jamie Siebrase hiking near Estes Park, Colorado | Photo by Ben Siebrase
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Economic Impact of Salmonberry Trail Investments
August 19, 2026
The Salmonberry Trail Foundation (STF) has connected countless individuals and organizations over the past few years in a concerted effort to build community and state support for implementing a visionary Rails-to-Trails system across Oregon’s northern Coast Range, connecting people from Tillamook to the Portland Metro Area and beyond. When complete, the 82-mile proposed Salmonberry Trail […]
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Celebrate Trails Day 2026: The Power of a Day on the Trail
June 02, 2026

Join the celebration for Celebrate Trails Day 2026 and partake in walks, runs, and community events across the nation.

Group bike ride along California's San Francisco Bay Area Trail | Photo courtesy RTC
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Veterans Embark on Cross-Country Trek on the Great American Rail-Trail, Elevating Importance of Outdoor Infrastructure to Nation’s Health
May 21, 2026

Join veterans as they embark on the Great American Rail-Trail. Discover their journey across America and its significance.

Warrior Expeditions 2026 Great American Rail-Trail ride kick off at the Capitol | Photo by Cedric Craig
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Webinar – Trails as Social Infrastructure: Practical Strategies to Build Connection in a Disconnected World 
April 23, 2026
This webinar explored the growing social connection crisis in North America and positioned trails as critical social infrastructure, not just transportation or recreation assets. Speakers from Rails to Trails Conservancy, the U.S. Chamber of Connection, and Toronto’s Bentway shared research, real-world examples, and strategies showing how thoughtfully designed and programmed trails can rebuild trust, belonging, and well-being. The conversation […]
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Catalyst Bikes’ Adaptive Cycling Program Is Empowering Athletes in Atlanta
January 26, 2026

Explore the impact of Catalyst Bikes in Atlanta, Georgia, promoting access to adaptive cycling for individuals with disabilities.

Catalyst Bikes | Photo courtesy Catalyst Bikes
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New Hampshire’s Derry Rail Trail: November 2025 Trail of the Month
November 10, 2025

New Hampshire’s Derry Rail Trail is a 3.6 mile rail-trail in Rockingham county and connects with Windham Rail Trail & Londonderry Rail Trail.

Child riding bicycle on New Hampshire's Derry Rail Trail | Photo by Ben Carter
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Trail Moments: Healing Through Nature Along Rail-Trails
November 06, 2025

We are raising awareness for the need for accessible trails for the disabled, and rail-trails are ideal for connecting all abilities.

Photo courtesy Cindy Ross
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Trail Moments | Cycling with Parkinson’s: A Journey of Love, Loss and Resilience
August 19, 2025
Jim and Anne Silver | Photo courtesy Anne Silver
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