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Five Amtrak Destinations for Exploring the South by Train and Trail
February 17, 2026

Here are Amtrak five stations in the South that are less than a mile away from a rail-trail that’s 20 miles or longer.

Bridge along Alabama's Chief Ladiga Trail | Photo courtesy City of Anniston Public Relations Department
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Heritage Corridor: How the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail Is Sparking Connections and Community Prosperity in Connecticut
January 30, 2025

Ti-Trikes are beneficial for multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease. Ray Charpentier tried one on the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail.

Statue honoring 19th-century engineer William Lanson along the Farmington Canal Heritage Trail in New Haven | Photo by John Munno
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Trail Moments: Jack Perme’s Journey to Help Others With Ataxia
December 31, 2024

Learn about Jack Perme’s journey to helping others with ataxia, a disorder of the nervous system, through his Moving Forward campaign.

Jack Perme in Edgewater, New Jersey | Photo by Monica Perme
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The Critical Role of Active Transportation in the Federal Carbon Reduction Program
June 27, 2023

The Carbon Reduction Program (CRP), which provides $6.4 billion in formula funds over five years, and requires 65% of funds to be suballocated based on population.

Herring Run Trail in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Side A Photography
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California’s Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway
June 13, 2023

It’s a popular route for children heading to school, a place for retirees to get in a morning walk and a crucial link for bicycle commuters on their way to work. As any of its numerous advocates will tell you, coastal California’s Mill Valley/Sausalito Multiuse Pathway more than lives up to its multiuse name.

California's Mill Valley-Sausalito Multiuse Pathway | Photo courtesy Marin County Bicycle Coalition
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#TrailMoments with Albert Ting (@pootie_ting)
October 06, 2022

For me, the positive impact that going car-free has on air quality, reducing harmful greenhouse gas emissions and decreasing traffic congestion far outweighs the benefits of owning a car.

Photo courtesy Albert Ting
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Swap Out a Car Trip for a Trail Trip With These Tips and Tricks
August 31, 2022

Swap out a car trip for a trail trip to decrease your carbon footprint. The best part—it will help us feel better, too.

Along the Great Rivers Greenway trail network in St. Louis, Missouri | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
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California’s Napa Valley Vine Trail
April 12, 2022

As California’s Napa Valley Vine Trail grows to reach its ultimate 47-mile potential, community members and visitors realize the beauty of connectivity and accessibility.

California's Napa Valley Vine Trail in Yountville | Courtesy Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition
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How My Electric Bike Helped Me Heal
March 30, 2022

In early January, I suffered a broken tibia and fibula in my right leg from a nasty fall while skiing. Two months after breaking my leg and undergoing surgery, I’m more comfortable riding my e-bike than walking to get around.

Courtesy PeopleForBikes
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National Roadway Safety Strategy Marks A Critical Turning Point
February 03, 2022

USDOT’s National Roadway Safety Strategy marks a critical turning point in how we address the tragic rate of serious injury and deaths.

W&OD Trail | Courtesy VDOT