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20 Iconic Bike and Pedestrian Bridges in America
June 08, 2022

Discover 20 iconic trail bridges that are vital for active transportation, conservation, and economic development in the U.S.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska | Photo by Matthew Nissen
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Eight Creepy Cool Trailside Attractions
October 27, 2021

RTC presents this list of some of our favorite creepy trailside attractions for some much-needed levity (no pun intended?) and fun!

Photo by Hunter Franklin, courtesy Facebook.com:dollsheadtrail
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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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Florida’s Spring to Spring Trail
March 16, 2021

The Spring to Spring Trail is this scenic, nearly complete 26-mile route winding through the old-growth forests and tree-draped lakesides of Central Florida.

Pat Northey Segment of the Spring to Spring Trail | Courtesy St. Johns River to Sea Loop Alliance
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Top 10 Trails in Florida
January 01, 2021

Trails in Florida—including nearly 60 rail-trails—connect travelers to this diverse array of beautiful landscapes and unique communities.

Florida's Legacy Trail | Photo by Brian Gerhardstein
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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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50 Great Rail-Trails in 50 States
July 18, 2019

Here are snapshots of our favorite rail-trail experiences from all 50 states—demonstrating the beauty and geography our country is known for.

Wyoming’s Medicine Bow Rail Trail passes through large stands of lodgepole, spruce, fir and aspen; traverses meadows of grass and sagebrush; crosses numerous streams; and skirts dozens of swamps, bogs, ponds and lakes. Photo by Amber Travsky.
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Florida’s Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail
July 15, 2019

The Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail offers a slice of quiet paradise, journeying more than 25 miles to Keystone Heights through well-canopied forests, pine flatwoods, picturesque countryside and stands of showy wild azalea (which the locals call “pinksters”).

Palatka-to-Lake Butler State Trail | Photo by Britte Lowther
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RTC’s Doppelt Fund Supports 10 Multiuse Trail Projects in 2019
May 30, 2019

With National Trails Day just around the corner, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Doppelt Family Trail Development Fund grant program!

Potential Midtown Greenway extension over the Mississippi River | Photo courtesy Midtown Greenways Coalition
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Eight Critical Wins for TrailNation in 2018
December 05, 2018

Here is a spotlight on some of the critical TrailNation project advances we made in 2018—and how they are bringing to life our vision of trails at the heart of healthy, thriving communities.

Baltimore, Maryland | Photo by Side A Photography