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Five Trail Moments With Ian Mackay, Founder of Ian’s Ride
April 13, 2021

Here are 5 #TrailMoments that were particularly special for Ian Mackay during the 2020 year.

 

 

Ian Mackay on Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo by Jesse Major
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Celebrate Trails Day: Ideas and Resources for Trail Fun
April 13, 2021

Team RTC developed a list of Celebrate Trails Day ideas that could help anyone have a fun time on the trail.

Graphic by RTC
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Arizona’s Santa Cruz River Park Trail
April 12, 2021

Starting in the centuries-old birthplace of Tucson in the south, the Santa Cruz River Park Trail follows the sandy and mostly dry riverbed.

The Loop | Photo by Gerry Loew, Pima County Communications
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How to Train for a 5K or 10K Using Rail-Trails
April 05, 2021

Rail-trails are an especially great option for training for that first race for a variety of reasons. For one thing, many of these trails are paved, flat or with a very light grade.

Fun Run 5k on the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia | Photo courtesy RTC
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Trail Moments with Jeff Jenkins of Chubby Diaries
March 01, 2021

Jeff Jenkins, as a prolific travel-blogger and the creator of Chubby Diaries—an “online community for plus-size travelers who are passionate about seeing the world.

Photo courtesy Jeff Jenkins, graphic by RTC
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Special Olympics Promotes Exploration, Fitness and Discovery on Kansas Trails
January 31, 2021

Jennifer Jennings, a competitor in Special Olympics Kansas swimming events, was elated last winter when she made her high school’s swim team.

Photo from Special Olympics Kansas’ Trails and Treats Day in the fall of 2020, part of the statewide Parks & Trails Tour | Photo courtesy Special Olympics Kansas
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Looking Back, With Gratitude, on a Year of Challenges and Triumphs for Trails
December 23, 2020

As 2020 draws to a close—a year of extreme changes and challenges—it is with incredible appreciation that we reflect on the collective impact of our movement across the country.

Photo by India Kea
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Trail Moments | The Long Trail Home
December 17, 2020

Join Ed and Jenn Coleman on a journey of rediscovery through biking, embracing precious moments and connecting with nature.

Ed and Jenn Coleman on the Chief Ladiga Trail | Courtesy Ed Coleman
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Tips, #TrailMoments and Talk with Vasu Sojitra
December 07, 2020

RTC interviewed Vasu Sojitra, a professional athlete, and a diversity, equity and inclusion strategist. It was an awesome and eye-opening conversation about his time on the trail—his favorite #TrailMoments—and how we can all make outdoor spaces more inclusive and accessible.

Photo by Vasu Sojitra | Triple Tree, Drinking Horse and the M trails, on the land of Apsáalooke, Salish-Kootenai, Northern Cheyenne, Niitsitapi, Shoshone-Bannock and many other Nations
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Trail Moments | From Burnout to Biking: Rediscovering My Love for the Outdoors on Ohio’s Trails
November 20, 2020

The outdoors always brings me pleasure and relaxation, but this year it means more than ever. I explored new places and identified new flora and fauna.

Amy on Ohio's Camp Chase Trail | Courtesy Amy Collins-Warfield