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California’s Sacramento River Rail Trail and Trail
October 04, 2023

The Sacramento River Rail Trail and its sister trail to the south, the Sacramento River Trail, together form a 21-mile major artery to a 200-miles-plus trail system of mostly dirt (but some paved) routes that can take users from Redding, a major urban area, into open areas of wilderness.

Diestelhorst to Downtown ride | Photo courtesy City of Redding
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6 Tips to Share the Trail and Recreate Responsibly
August 28, 2023

Here are six tips that will help make every trip safe and fun for everyone.

Arkansas' Razorback Regional Greenway | Photo courtesy Experience Fayetteville
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Sam Westby’s Trail Moments: Sharing the Trail Near and Far
August 08, 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
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Plan These Top 10 Summer Trail Experiences With TrailLink
August 07, 2023

Here’s a Top 10 bucket list of trail experiences for fun in the sun. You can find options for other great summer outings on TrailLink™.

Virginia's Virginia Creeper Trail | Photo by Cindy Elswick McCrary
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Trail Moments | Teacher Shares Bike Commuting Lessons
August 03, 2023

I ride for several reasons. First, it gives me an opportunity to mentally prepare for my day as a teacher, and time to unwind from the day and focus on my family at home. Second, I enjoy getting a workout in without having to put in additional time at a gym.

Photo courtesy Chris Hill
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More Trail Moments with Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: A Way to Make Strides for the Planet
August 03, 2023

Did you know that communities of color are three times more likely to live in nature-deprived areas with limited or no access to trails, paths or green spaces?

Photo courtesy Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada
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Más Trail Moments con Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: Una forma de dar pasos a favor del planeta
August 03, 2023

Paso mucho tiempo en los senderos. Como corredora y esquiadora profesional, he dedicado gran parte de mi vida adulta a estar al aire libre, haya nieve o sol.

Fotografía cortesía de Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada
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Destination: Tucson’s Chuck Huckelberry Loop
July 20, 2023

The Chuck Huckelberry Loop offers 155 miles of paved pathways and bike lanes, six distinct sections and four communities near Tucson.

Views of the surrounding Santa Catalina Mountains serve as a backdrop along much of the Cañada del Oro River Park Trail in Oro Valley. The 11-mile route makes up one section of the Chuck Huckelberry Loop in Tucson. | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Trail Moments | Running for Good Health and a Good Cause
July 04, 2023

Unfortunately, runners can get injured for a variety of reasons—as I have learned from experience. To reduce this from happening for others, I wanted to share what I’ve learned from my education and from my own running journey.

Trail run along West Virginia's Mon River Trail | Photo by Guy Monteleone
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Six Ways to Be a Good Steward on Celebrate Trails Day (and Every Day)
April 09, 2023

Below are just a few ways you can participate on Celebrate Trails Day while showing a little love to your community and the planet.

Community Painting Day with artist Jay Coreano along Pennsylvania's Tacony Creek Trail | Photo courtesy Tookany-Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, Inc
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