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Focus Term: Why Use Trails?


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Changemakers for Trails Training: Sending a Message That Trails Matter, Loud and Clear
September 23, 2024
During this webinar, you will learn how to talk about how trails matter to your decisionmakers at the local, state and federal levels.
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Trail Moments: The Fellowship of the Trail
September 20, 2024
Ken Silbert wasn’t expecting to make lifelong friends on his first Trailblazer Society ride seven years ago, but he did.
Trailbalzer ride on Iowa's Raccoon River Valley Trail | Photo by Jimmy O'Connor
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Debbie Njai: Breaking Down Barriers for People of Color in the Outdoors
June 04, 2024
When Black People Who Hike founder Debbie Njai went on a hike with friends in 2020, she didn’t know the trek would change her life.
Debbie Njai sitting - Photo courtesy Black People Who Hike
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The Joy of Celebrating Trails Day 2024
May 14, 2024
Celebrate Trails Day 2024 was celebrated in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Our partners planned more than 240 celebrations.
Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Major Taylor Bike Club & The Misfits Cycling Club riding Chicago's Major Taylor Trail | Photo by Douglas Monieson
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The Impact of Trails for People, Places and the Planet Centerpiece of Nationwide Celebration
May 14, 2024
RTC calls on Americans to walk, bike and be active outside in a demonstration of the transformative benefits of trails.
Celebrate Trails Day at REI Co-op’s Flagship Store in Washington, DC | Photo courtesy Brandi Horton
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Five Years Of Progress On Great American Rail-Trail Elevates National Impact Of Active Transportation Infrastructure
May 08, 2024
RTC marked 5th anniversary of the Great American Rail-Trail alongside Warrior Expeditions, REI Co-op, members of Congress and state officials.
Warrior Expeditions bike ride to commemorate 5th anniversary of Great American Rail-Trail | Photo by Mariah Miranda Photography
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How Connected Trails Keep Us Active and Well Webinar
April 10, 2024
Join RTC; CDC’s Active People, Healthy Nation initiative; and Special Olympics for a conversation about why trails are critical to our health.
Arkansas' Razorback Regional Greenway | Photo courtesy Experience Fayetteville
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You Can Get to These Eco-Friendly Stadiums by Trail
April 08, 2024
These stadiums are eco-friendly champs, but they also encourage fans to reduce their carbon footprint by getting to the games via trails.
Participants on an Urban AdvenTours ride reach Boston's TD Garden | Photo courtesy Urban AdvenTours
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Five Far-Out Trails for Viewing the 2024 Solar Eclipse
March 20, 2024
During the celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024, the moon will pass between the sun and Earth. Here are five trails to view this phenomenon.
Getting ready to view the total eclipse in 2017 | Photo by Scott Stark
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Ways to Celebrate Trails
March 13, 2024
Trails deliver joy. Every year since 2013, we hold a big springtime celebration for America’s trails and invite everyone to join us.
Photo courtesy Getty Images