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North Carolina’s Ecusta Trail: May 2026 Trail of the Month
May 12, 2026

Explore North Carolina’s Ecusta Trail, a scenic 6-mile route perfect for leisurely rides and local dining experiences.

Mural along North Carolina's Ecusta Trail | Photo by Craig Distl, courtesy Visit Hendersonville
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Five Amtrak Destinations for Exploring the South by Train and Trail
February 17, 2026

Here are Amtrak five stations in the South that are less than a mile away from a rail-trail that’s 20 miles or longer.

Bridge along Alabama's Chief Ladiga Trail | Photo courtesy City of Anniston Public Relations Department
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Best Of: Game-Changing Rail-Trails You May Not Know About
January 27, 2026

Explore the best rail-trails across the United States and discover hidden gems that enhance community and nature experiences.

north end of the North Carolina's Charlotte Rail Trail | Photo by Scott Stark
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Seven Stellar New Rail-Trails: 2025’s Gift to America
December 11, 2025

Please join us in celebrating these fantastic new rail-trails that opened in 2025—and all those that blazed the trail before.

Friends of the Ecusta Trail board members on North Carolina's Ecusta Trail | Photo courtesy Friends of Ecusta Trail
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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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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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North Carolina’s Charlotte Rail Trail
January 19, 2023

The bustling Charlotte Rail Trail is a 12-foot-wide swath of urban utopia in North Carolina’s largest city. Bikers stream by in packs.

Active Transportation - North Carolina's Charlotte Rail Trail | Photo by Eric Casella
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The Great Trails State Plan
January 01, 2023
The Great Trails State Plan draws upon existing plans and new recommendations to identify a network of shared-use paths and trails that connect every county in North Carolina, with a focus on connections between population centers and North Carolina State Parks. The primary outcome of this planning process was to develop a statewide trail map […]