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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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Wyoming’s Platte River Trail
June 07, 2019

A momentary pause on the Platte River Trail might yield a glimpse of a pronghorn antelope or mule deer darting through the underbrush, or an eagle or osprey searching for a meal in the river.

Along the Platte River Trail by the Tate Pumphouse | Photo courtesy Platte River Trails
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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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Iowa’s Cedar Valley Nature Trail
May 14, 2019

Depending on who you ask, the Cedar Valley Nature Trail is either 52 miles long (the original length) or about 67 miles thanks to extension projects in Linn County.

Cedar Valley Nature Trail | Photo by Liz Zabel, courtesy GO Cedar Rapids
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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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Pennsylvania’s Mahoning Shadow Trail
February 12, 2019

Learn how the legendary groundhog Punxsutawney Phil helped create the Pennsylvania’s Mahoning Shadow Trail in RTC’s trail of the month feature.

Photo by Jeff London
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Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes Makes Tandem Connections on DC Trails
December 20, 2018

Join the Metro Washington Association of Blind Athletes and learn how biking connects athletes to new adventures and freedom.

A ride at Lake Artemesia with the Metro Washington Association for Blind Athletes | Photo courtesy MWABA
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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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Arkansas’ Southwest Trail
November 29, 2018

The Natural State’s newest rail-trail venture—the Southwest Trail—could bring both national attention and important local benefits.

A view of the Junction Bridge from La Petite Roche Plaza along the Arkansas River Trail, part of the Southwest Trail | Photo by Scott Stark
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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
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