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20 Iconic Bike and Pedestrian Bridges in America
June 07, 2022

Across the country, bridges are literally serving as gateways for communities to achieve critical strides in active transportation, conservation and economic development. Here, we take a look at 20 iconic bridges and trestles in the United States (in no particular order) that have played—or are playing—transformative connectivity roles in their regions.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska | Photo by Matthew Nissen
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California’s Napa Valley Vine Trail
April 11, 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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Cómo prepararse para su primer viaje de larga distancia por senderos
March 21, 2022

¡pensamos que sería un buen momento para presentar cinco consejos simples para paseos en senderos de larga distancia!

cedar lake trail en minneapolis-minnesota foto de tony hull toole design group
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Maine’s Eastern Trail
March 14, 2022

Bob Hamblen takes to the Eastern Trail on his bike, riding through various sections of the route that traverses 28 miles of southern Maine’s spectacular coastline. While he sees it as “a win” wherever he ends up on the trail, the long-time Saco resident has his favorites.

The Scarborough bridge on Maine's Eastern Trail | Courtesy Eastern Trail Alliance
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Trail Moments | A Tale of a Tour: Traveling by Trail in Wisconsin
February 24, 2022

Traveling by bike allows you see snapshots of people’s daily lives and interact with them. “Traveling lets you see a thousand lives you might have lived.”

Traveling by trail | Courtesy Rachel and Patrick Hugens
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Take an American Adventure on 10 Presidential Pathways
February 20, 2022

Just in time for Presidents’ Day, here are 10 multiuse trails that share ties with some notable U.S. heads of state.

Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user ringogarcia1972 Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo by TrailLink user ringogarcia1972
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Trail Moments | Finding Love Feet First
February 13, 2022

They regularly rode the Great Allegheny Passage together as friends, and when they became a couple, it served as the setting for Stephen’s marriage proposal.

Arias and Stephen Flory | Courtesy Arias Flory
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Follow Your Art: Exploring the Trailside Artwork of Bernard Williams
January 26, 2022

“Connecting art with trails is a beautiful gesture that seems to be happening more often,” reflected Bernard Williams.

Talking Wall artwork along the Indianapolis Cultural Trail | Courtesy Indianapolis Cultural Trail, Inc.
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Indiana’s Big 4 Trail
January 10, 2022

Surrounded by tree canopies, beautiful countryside and the charm of small towns, the Big 4 Trail traverses a Midwestern wonderland. The developing rail-trail serves as an important regional connector—spreading diagonally across Boone County, crossing into Clinton County and, eventually, continuing into Tippecanoe County.

Indiana's Big 4 Trail | Courtesy Town of Zionsville
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Trail Moments | Letting the Good (and Bad) Times Roll: New York Bike Shop Opens in the Midst of a Covid World
January 02, 2022

Simon’s bike rental shop, a first for the town, is situated on Hurleyville’s Main Street, just steps from the rail-trail. “It’s 7 miles of beautiful, flat pavement.”

Fortress Bikes interior | Courtesy Hal Simon