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A Pathway to Wellness: Exploring Trails as Lifelines for Mental Health
October 06, 2026

Discover the impact of Exploring Trails for Mental Health and how nature can enhance your emotional well-being.

On the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Cuyahoga Valley National Park | Photo by Jason Cohn
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Trail Therapy: Characteristics of a Healing Trail
September 24, 2026

Learn the characteristics of a healing trail and how nature can enhance your well-being from the author of “Trail Therapy: Finding Wholeness in Nature”

Jamie Siebrase hiking near Estes Park, Colorado | Photo by Ben Siebrase
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Trail Moments | A Place of Healing: The Mary Hofer Walking Trail
September 14, 2026

Experience the beautiful Mary Hofer Walking Trail. Enjoy a relaxing walk through northern woodlands near the Aurora Medical Center.

Mary Hofer Walking Trail | Photo courtesy John Hofer
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How to Get to US World Cup 2026 Events by Trail, Walking, Biking and Public Transit
May 27, 2026

Explore how to get to U.S. World Cup events by trail, public transit and discover nearby attractions without needing a car.

Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Photo by Flickr user Lukedrich Photography
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Trail Moments | Sally Olds’ Four Decades of Support
May 27, 2026

Explore Sally Olds’ journey of four decades of supporting RTC. “I believe I should help as long as possible.”

Sally Olds at the Chicago Botanic Garden | Photo by Ben Lipowitz
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Veterans Embark on Cross-Country Trek on the Great American Rail-Trail, Elevating Importance of Outdoor Infrastructure to Nation’s Health
May 21, 2026

Join veterans as they embark on the Great American Rail-Trail. Discover their journey across America and its significance.

Warrior Expeditions 2026 Great American Rail-Trail ride kick off at the Capitol | Photo by Cedric Craig
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Five Reasons to Get Outside and Celebrate Trails This Spring
March 26, 2026

On Celebrate Trails Day, Rails to Trails Conservancy marks 40 years of impact, calling on Americans to lift up the ways that trails are essential infrastructure in our communities

Clean up on 2025 Celebrate Trails Day in Union County, NJ | Photo by Upendra Sapkota
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Pathways to Purpose
October 25, 2025

Explore how Rachel Jones, Ed Talone, Isaiah Maxi, Brooke Pavek and Bobby Whittaker made their lives extraordinary on America’s pathways.

Rachel Jones at her 1,000 Club party | Photo courtesy Rachel Jones
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Trail Moments | Cycling with Parkinson’s: A Journey of Love, Loss and Resilience
August 19, 2025
Jim and Anne Silver | Photo courtesy Anne Silver
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Trail Moments | A Mental and Physical Journey Along the Great American Rail-Trail
June 09, 2025

Biking is a way to balance the turmoil in my life, a way for me to get away and let my problems go temporarily. My last drink was 8 years ago.

Pacific Ocean view in La Push, Washington | Photo by Craig Martin