Focus Term: Trail Destinations
North Carolina’s Thermal Belt Rail Trail
Today, the 13.58-mile Thermal Belt Rail Trail lies where the old Southern Railroad, and later the Thermal Belt Railway, once ran. The trail has been a boon for Rutherford County on a number of levels.
Nine Romantic Trail Destinations That Will Make You Swoon
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we thought it was a great time to bust out this list of top romantic rail-trails in the United States. Here are nine, great, romantic trail destinations to try and catch cupid’s arrow!
Illinois’ MCT Goshen Trail
With a newly opened extension of the MCT Goshen Trail, travelers can now also access neighboring St. Clair County by trail for the first time. Providing even more transit options for locals, many of St. Clair County’s trails are being developed to intertwine with MetroLink, the region’s light rail system.
Connectivity Evolution: Examining a Decade of Rails-to-Trails’ Impact, 2010–2020
Here’s a look at RTC and a decade of rail-trails—their power and their impact. As the 2010s built momentum, opportunities to maximize the power of these essential community assets became clear.
A View From … Michigan’s Great Lake-to-Lake Trail
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 Great American Rail-Trail Experience: Connections to Our National Scenic and Historic Trails
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.
Massachusetts and New Hampshire’s Nashua River Rail Trail
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.
10 Haunted Tales from America’s Trails
Here are 10 spooky haunted trails RTC could find on America’s diverse collection of rail-trails and multiuse pathways.
Arizona’s Grand Canyon Greenway Trail
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.
Seven Bucket List Rail-Trail Destinations Around the World
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.
