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Rails to Trails Magazine
Rails to Trails magazine is dedicated to exploring America’s remarkable rail-trails and trail-networks, with a focus on the opportunities they provide and the impact they have in communities nationwide. The magazine is a benefit of membership to Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), which is $22 a year, $5 of which supports the magazine. In addition to the magazine, members receive discounts on RTC gifts and publications. The magazine is published four times a year—three in print, one digital—by RTC. Subscribe now to get special features on remarkable rail-trails and trail-networks while also supporting our work.
Latest Issue of Rails to Trails Magazine
2021 Winter Issue
As Rails-to-Trails Conservancy celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2021, we take a closer look at the rail-trails that helped build the movement, and the passionate and diverse people and communities today who continue to expand and shape the American rail-trail landscape.
In this issue:
- Take an in-depth look at the history of America’s earliest rail-trails in our special expanded cover story, with a focus on the champions who made these iconic pathways possible.
- Reflect on the significant efforts and contributions of Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton—RTC’s 2020 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion—to the trails and active transportation movement.
- Explore how the developing Central Ohio Greenways network in the Columbus region is spurring active-transportation connectivity across 730+ miles and eight counties.
- Get a first inside look at the budding New England Rail-Trail Network, which will eventually connect 560+ miles of trails in six states.
- Learn about the new discoveries—and perspectives—being made by athletes from Special Olympics Kansas on the state’s extensive trail system.
- And much more!
Features from Rails to Trails Magazine
Cover Story
From Dream to National Treasure: The Great American Rail-Trail
05/08/19 by Laura Stark,Brandi Horton
Illustration by Anderson Design Group
Community Connections
A Serious Injury Changed Cyclist Ian Mackay’s Life. Trails Helped Him Rebuild It.
08/27/19 by Scott Stark
View From
A View From … The Great American Rail-Trail
01/23/19 | Laura Stark
Emerging Rail-Trails
From Toxic Site to Thriving Rail-Trail: Montana's Silver Bow Creek Greenway
04/20/19 by Scott Stark
Green Issue Digital Features
Rails to Trails magazine is pleased to present our Green Issue each year, featuring a collection of amazing videos and slideshows highlighting America’s trails.
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