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Ohio’s Simon Kenton Trail
October 13, 2017

Western Ohio’s Simon Kenton Trail offers the perfect opportunity for today’s travelers to do their own exploring of the state’s scenic woodlands and rural landscapes on a 35-mile adventure stretching from Springfield to Bellefontaine.

View of Simon Kenton Trail bridge from Buck Creek Trail | Photo by Louis Agresta
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Nebraska’s Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail
September 12, 2017

Nebraska’s Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail offers an authentic Old West experience, small towns and picturesque landscapes.

The Cowboy Trail's spectacular crossing of the Niobrara River near Valentine | Photo by Eric Foster
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Louisiana’s Tammany Trace
August 16, 2017

Spanning 27 miles, the Tammany Trace is a Southern belle nestled in the pristine natural surroundings of New Orleans.

The trail winds through St. Tammany Parish towns and green spaces | Courtesy LouisianaNorthshore.com
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Maryland and Washington, D.C.’s Capital Crescent Trail
June 13, 2017

Forming an emerald arc around western portion of the District of Columbia, the Capital Crescent Trail connects Washington to its Maryland suburbs.

View of Potomac River along Capital Crescent Trail | Photo by Milo Bateman
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California’s Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail
May 12, 2017

The Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail: 18 miles of smooth, paved trail ringside to California’s stunning Monterey Bay

Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail | Photo by Elizabeth Bean Photography
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Indiana’s Nickel Plate Trail
March 14, 2017

In the spring, when the corn shoots up from the ground and the trees are full of life again, the Nickel Plate Trail really becomes a thing of beauty.

Photo by Robert Annis
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Texas’ Brays Bayou Greenway Trail
February 03, 2017

The Brays Bayou Greenway Trail, which spans more than 30 miles, connecting several parks and running just a couple blocks north of NRG Stadium, where this year’s Super Bowl is taking place.

View of the Brays Bayou Greenway Trail in Hermann Park. | Courtesy Bob Bohmer Photography
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Connecticut’s Hop River State Park Trail
January 19, 2017

It’s hard to pick a favorite season to experience the Hop River State Park Trail, set amidst the dense forests of Eastern Connecticut. Sections of the 20-mile rail-trail dive through steep rock cuts that seep moisture.

In Windham, the Hop River Trail meets the Air Line Trail on this bridge over the Willimantic River. | Courtesy Connecticut DOT-DEEP
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Missouri’s Rock Island Trail State Park
December 05, 2016

Just in time for the holidays, a stunning new rail-trail has arrived in Missouri. Opening Dec. 10, the 47.5-mile Rock Island Trail State Park is notable for its length.

A view from the Katy Trail bridge in Windsor looking down on Rock Island Trail State Park. | Courtesy Missouri Rock Island Trail, Inc.
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Michigan’s Saginaw County to Bay County Connector
November 11, 2016

The 7-mile Saginaw County to Bay County Connector joins the 17.5-mile Bay County Riverwalk to Saginaw County and Zilwaukee Pathway.

Massive trees line the SCTBCC, providing shade in the warm months and a virtual kaleidoscope of colors during the fall. | Photo courtesy Heidi Bulger.