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Trail Moments | Adapting to the Pandemic: Finding Safe Outdoor Spaces in a Changed World
July 07, 2021
After finding a tandem bike I could use the sky (or at least as far as we were able to drive) has been the limit in exploring rail-trails.
Photo courtesy Marjorie Turner Hollman, graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | Older, Wiser and Faster: A Friendly Competition Among Family
June 30, 2021
We became a daily fixture on the sidewalks of our neighborhood. Soon, we became known as “the riding couple” on the weekends.
Photo courtesy Thresa Giles and Albert Grant, graphic by RTC
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Miranda’s #TrailMoments from Along the Great American Rail-Trail
June 17, 2021
We love that Miranda inspires people to feel more connected to the outdoors… and the Great American Rail-Trail.
Miranda Webster | Graphic courtesy RTC
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Trail Moments | Finding Health, Healing and Hope on the Trail
May 13, 2021
After a long day of being in the house, sitting in front of a computer for seven hours, the only thing I wanted to do was close down my Zoom and go outside and ride my bike.
MaShanta Ashmon on Michigan's Clinton River Park Trail | Photo by Rachel Walker | Graphic by RTC
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Celebrate Trails Day 2021: Big Celebration—Nationwide Impact
May 12, 2021
On April 24, 2021, we invited people and partners across the country to join us outside for Celebrate Trails Day.
Screenshot of Friends of Madison County Parks and Trails' groundbreaking of a community mural project along Roberts Pass and Prairie Grass Trail
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What’s It Like to Ride the Great American Rail-Trail? Just Ask These Trail Trekkers.
May 07, 2021
RTC talked to several long-distance bicyclists who have taken on the Great American Rail trail alread.
Washington's Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo by John Gussman
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Trail Moments with Four Baltimore Trail Advocates
April 27, 2021
RTC caught up with four community members in Baltimore who are all also part of the Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition to learn about their Trail Moments.
Graphic by RTC
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Trail Moments | Adapting Trail Trips for a Hiker With a Disability: A Family’s Advice
April 15, 2021
Saul is 22 and has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. He has needed to use a power wheelchair full time since about age 14, but that has not stopped him from exploring the outdoors.
Dan, Michaela and Saul Brownstein, with their dog Rufus, on the Elephant Swamp Trail in New Jersey | Photo courtesy Dan Brownsteins
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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