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Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: Pennsylvania’s Delaware & Lehigh Trail
June 08, 2026

Explore Pennsylvania’s Delaware & Lehigh Trail and discover scenic views and outdoor adventures along the historic route.

The Delaware & Lehigh Trail (D&L Trail) in Pennsylvania | Courtesy Pocono Biking
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Best Of: Trailside Sites That Encapsulate America’s History
June 08, 2026

Explore trailside sites that encapsulate America’s history and connect you to remarkable stories of the past.

Star Spangled Banner House | Photo by Kate Foster. courtesy RTC
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Headwaters Trail System Honors Sacajawea’s Critical Navigation of the Lewis and Clark Expedition
June 08, 2026

Explore the role of Sacajawea in the Lewis and Clark Expedition and her impact on the Louisiana Purchase journey.

Montana's Headwaters Trail | Photo by Scott Stark
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Montour Trail Honors Its Presidential Trailside History With George Washington Marker
May 12, 2026

Discover the history of Montour Trail and its connection to George Washington, highlighting his role after the war.

Montour Trail in Pennsylvania | Photo by Milo Bateman
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Revisiting a Landmark Supreme Court Case for Trails: Preseault v. Interstate Commerce Commission
May 11, 2026

In 1990, Preseault v. Interstate Commerce Commission, a Landmark Supreme Court Ruling Helped Shape the Future of Trails.

Vermont's Island Line Trail | Photo courtesy Local Motion
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Ace of Aces: WWII Pilot Don Gentile Commemorated Along the Dayton-Kettering Connector
April 17, 2026

Explore the life of Don Gentile, a highly decorated WWII fighter pilot known as the Ace of Aces. Discover his incredible story.

Left to right: Gen. Dwight Eisenhower awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) to Capt. Don Gentile (he was promoted posthumously to major) and fellow Eagle Squadron veteran Col. Don Blakeslee in April 1944. It was Gentile’s second DSC.
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North Dakota’s Roughrider Trail: April 2026 Trail of the Month
April 07, 2026

Explore North Dakota’s Roughrider Trail, a scenic route rich in history and perfect for outdoor activities along the Missouri River.

North Dakota's Roughrider Trail | Photo courtesy North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
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Reflections at 40: Moments That Moved the Dial for America’s Rail-Trails
January 28, 2026

Celebrate 40 years of Rails to Trails Conservancy and reflect on the milestones that shaped the national trails movement.

Katy Trail Ribbon-Cutting | Photo courtesy Rails to Trails Conservancy
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The Joyful Transformation of the American Landscape
January 28, 2026

Explore the transformation of the American landscape through trails movement and the founding of Rails to Trails Conservancy in 1986.

RTC' 40th Anniversary photo in Washington, DC
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Trails Movement Wrapped: A Review of 2025’s Big Moments
December 22, 2025

Explore the 2025 big moments for the trails movement, highlighting wins, challenges, and community connections across America.

2025 Celebrate Trails Day trash clean up event in Union County, NJ | Photo by Upendra Sapkota