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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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Micromobility Devices on Multiuse Trails
April 01, 2026
Micromobility has transformed how Americans move through their communities, including on multiuse trails. Personal and shared mobility options such as electric-assist bicycles (e-bikes) and e-scooters (scooters)  are now common in all types of communities. Rails to Trails Conservancy offers the perspectives in this document to assist communities, trail managers and policymakers in making decisions about […]
Active transportation - E-scooter user on D.C.'s Metropolitan Branch Trail | Photo by India Kea
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Trail Moments | Swapping a Car for a Bike? Here’s What I Learned.
July 07, 2022

I decided to purchase my own e-bike and conquer my own fears of biking in the city. That was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.

Biking in D.C.'s Rock Creek Park | Photo by Hayden Duncan, courtesy Victoria Yuen
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Tom Petri Awards Honor 13 Outstanding Trail Projects and Programs in 2021
November 11, 2021

The Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) honored this year’s recipients of the Tom Petri Recreational Trails Program Annual Achievement Awards.

Vermilion River Regional Greenway in Minnesota | Photo by TrailLink user travistschepen
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Winter “Share the Trail” Etiquette and Safety Tips
February 01, 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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Seattle E-Bike Pilot Program Promotes Safe Shared Use on Local Trails
October 07, 2020

Seattle often sees the first waves of new technology, and recently, that tech has made its way onto the city’s trails in the form of e-bikes, e-scooters, hoverboards, solo wheels and more.

Seattle Parks and Recreation staff gathered data on nearly 10,000 trail users over the course of 25 intercept studies on five local trails for the city's e-bike pilot program. | Courtesy Seattle Parks and Recreation
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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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