Explore Amtrak stations along the Great American Rail-Trail for a seamless adventure connecting trains and trails.

RTC’s TrailNation Accelerator designed to build capacity among rural and small-town communities to further develop trail networks.

HeartLands Conservancy was hired as the project consultant to prepare this Master Plan for a county-wide bicycle and pedestrian trail system in Madison County, Illinois known as MCT Trails. This trail system is operated by the Agency for Community Transit (ACT), the private non-profit organization is responsible for operating the Madison County Transit (MCT) public […]

Get a sneak peek of the Great American Rail-Trail guidebook of the nation’s first cross-country trail between DC and Washington state.

We share just a taste of the unique foods you’ll find along Great American Rail-Trail® between Washington, D.C., and Washington State.

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 across the country. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]

On Celebrate Trails Day, Rails to Trails Conservancy calls on America to go for a walk, run or bike ride in a demonstration of the joy and impact trails bring to the nation

Wildlife corridors join one natural landscape to another, allow animals to migrate between habitats and access critical resources.

Here’s a list of unique trails for runners around the country, combining scenery with interesting features.

Highlighted are just a few summer boardwalks and pathways from across the country to explore as the weather warms up.