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Ron Griswell of HBCUs Outside Is Bridging Gaps to the Outdoors
February 01, 2024

I (Ron Griswell) show up in the world as an explorer on a journey to caring more about myself, my community and the environment.

Ron Griswell has been connecting people to the outdoors since his days in college. He is now the founding Executive Director of HBCUs Outside. | Photo courtesy Ron Griswell
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Tapping Into Opportunity: RTC’s Strategic Priorities
January 11, 2024

RTC has been focused on building a nation connected by trails, spreading trails across the country to bring new potential to communities.

Happy multiracial women having fun embracing each outside - Photo courtesy Getty Images
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Elevating Opportunity in 2023—Reflections From the Trails Movement
December 14, 2023

It has been described as a “tipping point,” “critical mass” and “milestone” achievement. Regardless of what it’s called, there’s no doubt that the proliferation of trail networks around the United States is significant.

Ohio's Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail | Photo by Jason Cohn
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Trail Moments | Lessons Learned from Climbing Colorado’s Manitou Incline
November 13, 2023

The first step of the Manitou Incline begins at 6,600 feet above sea level, and it gains almost 2,000 feet in just under a mile. The average grade for the trail is 45% and is as steep as 68% in places.

Jamie Efaw on Colorado's Manitou Incline | Photo courtesy Jamie Efaw
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A Mix of #TrailMoments That Will Keep You Motivated All Year Long
October 06, 2023

We gathered up a handful of Trail Moment highlights—we hope they keep you inspired to use trails more often and to keep making #TrailMoments all year long!

Photo courtesy Ajoa Abrokwa
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Trail Moments With Ash Manning: Wild Relationships
September 29, 2023

The dirt and crushed limestone crunch beneath my step as I continue my walk in the woods. I pause briefly to reflect on why I am here in the first place.

Photo courtesy Ash Manning, @AshleysAdventure on Instagram and @ashleysadventure_ on TikTok
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Christopher “Salt” Morton’s Trail Moments: A Journey of Self-Reflection
September 27, 2023

I made the impulsive decision to embark on a journey to walk across the country solo and be the first Deaf man in America to do so.

Trenton, NJ | Photo courtesy Chris “Salt” Morton
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Trail Moments | Climate Activist Luke Henkel Pedals for the Planet
September 12, 2023

This inspired me to embark on one of the biggest adventures of my life: a 1,100-mile bike journey from my home in Chicago to New York City in time for Climate Week NYC

Arriving in New York City at the end of an 1,100-mile biking journey from Chicago | Photo courtesy Luke Henkel
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Kara Patajo’s Trail Moments: Discover Nature Where You Are
September 08, 2023

When coming up with a plan for my Trail Moments this summer, my intention was to show how to connect with nature both inside and outside of the city of Seattle. First, we visited the Olympic Discovery Trail.

Kara Patajo @YourNorthWestieBestie on the Spruce Railraod Trail, part of the Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo courtesy Kara Patajo
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Sam Westby’s Trail Moments: Sharing the Trail Near and Far
August 09, 2023

Trails were mostly relaxing for me and my dad. There were no cars. Navigating was easy. People were friendly. It was common for someone to come up and start talking to us while we were taking a break on a bench.

At the top of the Continental Divide in Colorado at Loveland Pass | Photo courtesy Sam Westby