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Top 10 Trails in Idaho
July 06, 2021

Urban, rural, or a bit on the wild side, Idaho has trails that are as diverse as the state’s topography. Here are a few of our favorites.

Idaho's Route of the Hiawatha | Photo courtesy Kenneth Baker
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Great American Rail-Trail: Long-Distance Adventures
May 07, 2021

RTC talked to several long-distance bicyclists who have taken on the Great American Rail trail alread.

The stunning 22-mile NorPac trail in Idaho and Montana, is a host trail of the 3,700-mile Great American Rail-Trail. | Photo by TrailLink user cstineyb
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2021 Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment Report
May 01, 2021
Executive Summary THE GREAT AMERICAN RAIL-TRAIL VISION Imagine pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and scenic pathway—or walking a local trail that connects you to historic routes from coast to coast. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]
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Idaho’s Portneuf Greenway
February 11, 2021

The Portneuf Greenway is a developing trail system that aims to connect the entire Portneuf River valley, including Pocatello and neighboring Chubbuck.

Portneuf Greenway through the Edson Fichter Nature Area | Photo by Charles R. Peterson
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2020 Progress on Cross-Country Great American Rail-Trail Includes $4 million in New Funding and 2,000 Miles Completed
December 08, 2020

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy points to enduring commitment and progress for the Great American as reinforcement of the health and economic value that trails deliver nationwide

Great American Rail-Trail Infographic (2020) by RTC
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Five Top Trails That Make the Case for America’s Recreational Trails Program
September 21, 2020

Nearly three decades after its inception, the need for the RTP has only intensified as trail development accelerates nationally. The country has increased its number of rail-trails from around 500 to more than 2,200.

Northern Rail Trail | Photo by TrailLink user sc302
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Outdoor Adventures Along the Great American Rail-Trail
February 27, 2020

The Great American Rail-Trail spans more than 3,700 miles between Washington, D.C., and Washington State, traversing some of America’s most iconic and scenic natural wonders. While still in progress, it already connects us to our shared heritage, nature and each other in unforgettable ways.

Hennepin Canal Parkway | Courtesy Friends of the Hennepin Canal
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Eight Scenic State Parks for RV Camping Along the Great American Rail-Trail
January 29, 2020

The Great American spans more than 3,700 miles. Here are a few of these picturesque parks for RV camping along the Great American Rail-Trail.

Lake Easton State Park in Washington | Courtesy Washington State Parks
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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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16 Historic Highlights Along the Route of the Great American Rail-Trail
May 08, 2019

16 Historic Highlights Along the Route of the Great American Rail-Trail. Rail-trails are the perfect way for us to connect to each other, our communities and our cultural heritage. Unique in makeup and geography, each trail that’s hosting the 3,700-miles-plus preferred route of the Great American Rail-Trail has many stories to tell—some as old as, or far older than, our country itself. Both well known and lesser known, the histories found along the route demonstrate why the “Great American” is a true national treasure.

Pony Express station at the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center | Photo courtesy Bureau of Land Management | CC by 2.0