State Term: Michigan

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Michigan’s Falling Waters Trail
September 11, 2019

Michigan’s Falling Waters Trail is a community connector, linking the vibrant City of Jackson to the picturesque Village of Concord.

Falling Waters Trail | Photo courtesy Jackson County 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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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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Meet the Newest National Recreation Trails (Hint: Six Are Rail-Trails!)
June 01, 2018

Below are the rail-trails now joining the ranks of more than 1,000 National Recreation Trails designated across the country.

Cannon Valley Trail - Photo by TrailLink user caferacer42
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10 Bucket-List Biking Trails
March 28, 2017

While every trail offers its own unique experience, there are some that are so extraordinary that they truly rise to the top.

High Trestle Trail | Photo by Milo Bateman
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Michigan’s Saginaw County to Bay County Connector
November 11, 2016

The 7-mile Saginaw County to Bay County Connector joins the 17.5-mile Bay County Riverwalk to Saginaw County and Zilwaukee Pathway.

Massive trees line the SCTBCC, providing shade in the warm months and a virtual kaleidoscope of colors during the fall. | Photo courtesy Heidi Bulger.
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GreenWays Initiative: Planning for Detroit’s Rail-Trails
October 01, 2002