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Here Is Some Inspiration to Keep Up or Create Your #TrailMoments Momentum!
October 13, 2021

RTC launched our #TrailMoments 21-Day Challenge, so an entire community could band together and keep each other motivated.

Left to Right- Waides Ashmon III, Ashley Jones, MaShant Ashmon, Ian Mackay and Vasu Sojitraa | Graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | 21 Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Local Trails
September 09, 2021

If you’re looking to create a new healthy habit outside, we’ve created a list of 21 easy-to-do actions you can take immediately on your nearest trail.

Graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | How To Long-Distance Bike Tour With (Six!) Young Kids
September 02, 2021

We’ve found that good rails-trail routes can be very forgiving to those new to bike touring. We’ve learned so much since then.

Photos courtesy Dale Majors and TrailLink user protoolned, graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | Adapting Trail Trips for a Hiker With a Disability: A Family’s Advice
April 14, 2021

Saul is 22 and has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He has needed to use a power wheelchair full time since about age 14, but that has not stopped him from exploring the outdoors.

Dan, Michaela and Saul Brownstein, with their dog Rufus, on the Elephant Swamp Trail in New Jersey | Photo courtesy Dan Brownsteins
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How to Train for a 5K or 10K Using Rail-Trails
April 04, 2021

Rail-trails are an especially great option for training for that first race for a variety of reasons. For one thing, many of these trails are paved, flat or with a very light grade.

Fun Run 5k on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Photo courtesy RTC
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As Trail Use Spikes, Communities Seek Solutions for Safe Use This Winter
February 07, 2021

This winter did not slow down traffic on the trail. Embrace safety and etiquette messaging for the newcomers and tried-and-true efforts to keep shared-use trails welcoming to a wide variety of users in winter months.

Ashokan Rail Trail | Photo by Maxanne Resnick, courtesy Woodstock Land Conservancy
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The Magical World of Snowshoeing: A How-To Guide for Trails
February 03, 2021

Snowshoeing might seem a little intimidating at first, but once you give it a try, you might just find a new-found freedom to hit the trails.

The author, Willie Karidis, out on a snowshoeing expedition | Courtesy Willie Karidis
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Rail-Trail Tips for Cross-Country Skiing (A 101 Guide)
February 02, 2021

Why not add cross-country or Nordic skiing to your list? Here are a few quick tips to help you give it a try!

New Hampshire's Northern Rail Trail | Courtesy New Hampshire State Parks
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Winter “Share the Trail” Etiquette and Safety Tips
January 31, 2021

Find out how we can “Share the Trail” together safely with winter etiquette—while still gleaning the best that winter has to offer on trails.

Pennsylvania's Trout Island Trail | Photo by TrailLink user vicki1960
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How to Adapt Trail Activities and Gear for Cold and Winter Conditions
November 22, 2020

Common outdoor activities such as walking, hiking, running and cycling can be done safely in the fall and winter. Here are few tips from the experts.

New York's Highline | Photo by Adrian Cabrero
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