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Trail Moments | Native Women Running Founder Verna Volker Gets a Running Start on Social Change
December 06, 2021
In Minneapolis, I noticed that there was a really good trail and park system, so I saw people running a lot and thought, ‘I should try that.’
Verna Volker | Photo by Jaylyn Gough, courtesy Hoka One One
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Trail Moments with Latinx Hikers Co-Founder, Adriana Garcia
October 15, 2021
We love learning about individuals who inspire people to get outdoors, which is why our team was excited to meet with Adriana Garcia, the co-founder of Latinx Hikers.
Graphic by RTC
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Here Is Some Inspiration to Keep Up or Create Your #TrailMoments Momentum!
October 14, 2021
RTC launched our #TrailMoments 21-Day Challenge, so an entire community could band together and keep each other motivated.
Left to Right- Waides Ashmon III, Ashley Jones, MaShant Ashmon, Ian Mackay and Vasu Sojitraa | Graphic by RTC
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Reimagining Public Spaces
October 12, 2021
We explored the strengths of our movement, our role in bringing solutions to these significant social challenges and the opportunities ahead.
Met Branch Trail | Photo by India Kea
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Trail Moments | A Student of Biking: Learning to Love Trails
September 15, 2021
Bike rides clear my mind and help me focus on the rest of the day. For me, quick physical activities during the weekdays are now based around trails.
Graphic by RTC, Photos courtesy Hyderabad Randonneurs and TrailLink user fredjerina
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Trail Moments | My New Trail Self-Care Routine as a New Dad
September 10, 2021
I’m still passionate about trails, and I continue to travel by bicycle on shorter trips—particularly on trails.
Erick Cedeño on the Exposition Line Bikeway | Courtesy Erick Cedeño
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Trail Moments | 21 Easy Ways to Enjoy Your Local Trails
September 10, 2021
If you're looking to create a new healthy habit outside, we’ve created a list of 21 easy-to-do actions you can take immediately on your nearest trail.
Graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | How To Long-Distance Bike Tour With (Six!) Young Kids
September 03, 2021
We’ve found that good rails-trail routes can be very forgiving to those new to bike touring. We’ve learned so much since then.
Photos courtesy Dale Majors and TrailLink user protoolned, graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | The Great Bike Shortage? For Me, It Was the Great Bike Summer!
September 02, 2021
During the early days of the COVID-induced Great Bike Shortage, I stood in line with a neighbor to buy a used bike. Her first bike.
Photo by Lisa Watts, graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | How a Rail-Trail Helped Save My Life and Redirect My Focus
August 06, 2021
As I’ve watched outdoor recreation interest explode, it’s made me reflect on how a simple bike ride on a rail-trail saved my life.
Photo by Shawn Gossman, graphic by RTC