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A View From: Influential Hall of Fame Trails
February 16, 2026

Since 2007, RTC has recognized America’s most exemplary trails by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. Take a look at our favorites.

Pennsylvania's Heritage Rail Trail County Park | Photo by John Gensor
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Massachusetts’ Shining Sea Bikeway: January 2026 Trail of the Month
January 05, 2026
Bicyclist on Massachusetts' Shining Sea Bikeway | Photo by Leeann Sinpatanasakul
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Five Reasons to Get Outside on Trails This Spring
April 01, 2025

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

Group of trail runners in Baltimore, MD | Photo by Allison Abruscato
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The Joy of Celebrating Trails Day 2024
May 14, 2024

Celebrate Trails Day 2024 was celebrated in all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Our partners planned more than 240 celebrations.

Bronzeville Trail Task Force, Major Taylor Bike Club & The Misfits Cycling Club riding Chicago's Major Taylor Trail | Photo by Douglas Monieson
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You Can Get to These Eco-Friendly Stadiums by Trail
April 08, 2024

These stadiums are eco-friendly champs, but they also encourage fans to reduce their carbon footprint by getting to the games via trails.

Participants on an Urban AdvenTours ride reach Boston's TD Garden | Photo courtesy Urban AdvenTours
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Trail Moments | BRB—I’m Enjoying the B2B (Border to Boston Trail)!
December 21, 2022

When complete, the Border to Boston (B2B) Trail will span 70 miles from the New Hampshire state line to Massachusetts’ capital and largest city.

The B2B's Old Eastern Marsh Trail at Lion’s Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts | Photo by Chris Roop
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Seven Sensational New Rail-Trails to Celebrate in 2022
December 21, 2022

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is proud to showcase a handful of the new rail-trails that opened in 2022, bringing with them impactful changes.

Pennsylvania's Newtown Rail Trail ribbon cutting | Photo courtesy Bucks County Planning Commission
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Top 10 Trails in Massachusetts
December 02, 2021

Massachusetts is teeming with rail-trails and railroad history. Its 93 multiuse trails totaling 461 miles draw visitors to every corner of the state.

Massachusetts' Mass Central Rail Trail | Milo Bateman
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Massachusetts’ Manhan Rail Trail
July 12, 2021

In the 20 years since its construction, Rosemary Laporte has hardly missed a day on the Manhan Rail Trail, a paved 6-mile route across Easthampton in western Massachusetts. Rain or shine, she starts her day around 6 a.m. with a leisurely stroll along the beloved trail. Most days, she walks with a friend.

Massachusetts' Manhan Rail Trail mural | Photo by Wendy Hammerle
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