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A Nebraska Legacy: Examining the Cowboy Trail’s Impact Across Three Decades
October 07, 2025

Michael and Pam Swanson and Ashley Schafer take in the view from the longest of 221 bridges along Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail.

Trestle on Nebraska's Cowboy Trail | Photo by Jonathan Egan
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Valentine Bike Share—The Most (?) Remote Bike Share in the World
September 30, 2025

In Valentine, Nebraska, population 2,631, you can find the most rural and remote bike share program in America, or the world—at least that’s what Benny Foltz, CEO of the nonprofit ROAM Share-claims.

Valentine bike share bike on Nebraska's Cowboy Trail | Photo courtesy ROAM Share
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Great American Rail-Trail Guidebook Sneak Peek
July 28, 2025

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

Pennsylvania's Montour Trail | Photo by Milo Bateman
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A Taste of the Great American Rail-Trail
May 08, 2025

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

Huckleberry Cobbler at the Coeur d’Alene Resort's Dockside restaurant in Idaho | Photo courtesy Coeur d’Alene Resort
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Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment 2025
May 08, 2025
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 […]
Beverly Bridge crossing over the Columbia River, along the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Washington State | Photo by Mike Sorensen
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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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16 Trails Featured in Movies and Television
January 29, 2025

For some cinematic fun, here’s a list of 16 trails featured in movies and television including Rocky, Field Of Dreams and Stand By Me.

Rocky Balboa statue in Philadelphia | Photo courtesy Eva Garcia
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Nebraska Trails Visionary and Champion Lynn Lightner Passes Away, Age 90 
January 27, 2025

With deep sadness, RTC learned of the passing of Lynn S. Lightner, a long-time leader of the trail movement in Nebraska, on Jan. 16, 2025.

Nebraska trail advocate and builder Lynn Lightner | Courtesy Nebraska Trails Foundation
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Someday, We’ll Bike on a Path Across America. But First, Nebraska.
November 20, 2024
“Someday, We’ll Bike on a Path Across America. But First, Nebraska.” (The New York Times, November 2024)
Iowa's Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge | Photo by TrailLink user thejake91739
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Leveraging Active Transportation to Meet State Carbon Reduction and Climate Goals
August 08, 2024

We’re seeing the impact of the Carbon Reduction Program, which provides $6.4 billion in formula funds to develop carbon reduction strategies.

Spring Garden St. rendering by Philadelphia City Planning Commission