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A View From … Michigan’s Great Lake-to-Lake Trail
December 19, 2019

It’s no secret that Michigan is a great trail state, hosting more than 2,400 miles of rail-trails, and exciting developing trail network projects like the Great Lake-to-Lake Trails, which is building momentum.

The inaugural Great Lake-to-Lake Trail ride along Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park | Photo by Jeff Green, TrailLink user jeffinbville
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The Great American Rail-Trail Experience: Connections to Our National Scenic and Historic Trails
November 11, 2019

The Great American Rail-Trail’s own unique journey through 12 states and the District of Columbia, combined with its ties to both National Scenic Trails and National Historic Trails, offers an enriching and meaningful lens through which to see the country.

Milwaukee Road Rail-Trail in Thompson Park | Photo by TrailLink user jdodge_tl
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Massachusetts and New Hampshire’s Nashua River Rail Trail
November 07, 2019

New England in autumn is nature’s spectator sport, and a special place to view its riotous colors is the Nashua River Rail Trail, spanning just over 12 miles in Massachusetts and spilling into New Hampshire.

Nashua Rail River Trail | Photo by Milo Bateman
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10 Haunted Tales from America’s Trails
October 16, 2019

Here are 10 spooky haunted trails RTC could find on America’s diverse collection of rail-trails and multiuse pathways.

Ghost of Silver Run | Illustration by Anthony Le
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Arizona’s Grand Canyon Greenway Trail
October 15, 2019

The Grand Canyon Greenway Trail totals 13 miles of paved pathway for biking and walking, providing access to numerous scenic viewpoints and attractions in the park.

The family-friendly Grand Canyon Greenway Trail | Photo by Sarah Neal, courtesy Bright Angel Bicycles
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Seven Bucket List Rail-Trail Destinations Around the World
September 26, 2019

Thousands more miles of rail-trails are available all across the globe. For World Tourism Day, we thought we’d take a look a few bucket list international rail-trail destinations.

New Zealand's Otago Central Rail Trail | Photo courtesy Otago Central Rail Trail Charitable Trust
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Michigan’s Falling Waters Trail
September 10, 2019

Michigan’s Falling Waters Trail is a community connector, linking the vibrant City of Jackson to the picturesque Village of Concord.

Falling Waters Trail | Photo courtesy Jackson County Parks
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Four Long-Distance Rides Along the Great American Rail-Trail
August 08, 2019

Here are four sections of the Great American that span 100 miles or more with minimal on-street connections—perfect for multiday adventuring.

Ohio's Great Miami River Trail | Photo by Tom Bilcze
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Trail Tourism Adventures Await Along Salmonberry Corridor in Oregon
August 07, 2019
Salmonberry Trail | Photo by Connor Charles Photography
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Mississippi’s Tanglefoot Trail
August 05, 2019

All 43.6 miles of the Tanglefoot Trail opened at once, becoming the longest rail-trail in the state, and connecting these communities.

Mississippi's Tanglefoot Trail | Photo by Wendy Crosby, courtesy mightybus.wordpress.com