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Great American Rail-Trail: Long-Distance Adventures
May 07, 2021

RTC talked to several long-distance bicyclists who have taken on the Great American Rail trail alread.

The stunning 22-mile NorPac trail in Idaho and Montana, is a host trail of the 3,700-mile Great American Rail-Trail. | Photo by TrailLink user cstineyb
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Arizona’s Santa Cruz River Park Trail
April 12, 2021

Starting in the centuries-old birthplace of Tucson in the south, the Santa Cruz River Park Trail follows the sandy and mostly dry riverbed.

The Loop | Photo by Gerry Loew, Pima County Communications
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Florida’s Spring to Spring Trail
March 16, 2021

The Spring to Spring Trail is this scenic, nearly complete 26-mile route winding through the old-growth forests and tree-draped lakesides of Central Florida.

Pat Northey Segment of the Spring to Spring Trail | Courtesy St. Johns River to Sea Loop Alliance
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Idaho’s Portneuf Greenway
February 11, 2021

The Portneuf Greenway is a developing trail system that aims to connect the entire Portneuf River valley, including Pocatello and neighboring Chubbuck.

Portneuf Greenway through the Edson Fichter Nature Area | Photo by Charles R. Peterson
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Top 10 Trails in New Hampshire
February 10, 2021

New Hampshire is an outdoor lover’s dream, with more than 80% of the state covered by trees. Here’s a list of top 10 trails in New Hampshire.

Londonderry Rail Trail | Courtesy Londonderry Trailways
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Top 10 Trails in Colorado
February 04, 2021

Here is a selection of our favorite Colorado trails, a mixture of urban and remote experiences across the Front Range and Rocky Mountains.

Colorado's Rio Grande Trail | Photo by Scott Stark
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Top 10 Trails in West Virginia
January 29, 2021

West Virginia is indeed a little slice of heaven for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are 10 of our favorite ways to explore the state.

View from Blackwater Canyon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user beachbum25
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Tennessee’s Tweetsie Trail
October 13, 2020

The Tweetsie Trail connects two charming towns in the Appalachian foothills, following a railroad corridor that once snaked through the mountains and crossed into North Carolina.

Tweetsie Trail entrance in Johnson City | Courtesy Carter County Tourism
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Mon River Rail-Trail System (West Virginia)
September 09, 2020

The Mon River Rail-Trail System comprises 48 miles of seamlessly connected pathway featuring an ensemble cast of environments.

Caperton Trail bridge at the mouth of Deckers Creek in Morgantown | Courtesy RTC
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America’s Most Unique Trailside Attractions
July 27, 2020

Here’s our developing list of (currently) 28 of the most unique trailside attractions in America. Fun fact: Many of the trails featured fall within the footprint of the Great American Rail-Trail

Longeberger Basket Company former world headquarters along the T.J. Evans Panhandle Trail in Ohio | BY-NC-ND 2.0