Trails are a vital part of North Carolina’s infrastructure, providing significant health, economic and transportation benefits.

The American Tobacco Trail connects to over 70 miles of trails and greenways through urban, suburban and rural communities.

North Carolina abounds in natural beauty with its vast wilderness areas. Here are just 10 of our favorite trails in North Carolina.

RTC Grant Awards include $60,000 to build on vision for cross-country Great American Rail-Trail™ in honor of the legacy of late trail philanthropist Jeff Doppelt, who passed away in 2021

RTC has announced the recipients of its 2021 Trail Grants Program, awarding a total of $145,000 to support 11 trail projects across the country.

Today, the 13.58-mile Thermal Belt Rail Trail lies where the old Southern Railroad, and later the Thermal Belt Railway, once ran. The trail has been a boon for Rutherford County on a number of levels.

Here are snapshots of our favorite rail-trail experiences from all 50 states—demonstrating the beauty and geography our country is known for.

From battle sites to hidden histories, rail-trails are an accessible way to celebrate our nation’s birthday and uncover pivotal moments in our past. Here are 10 Rail-Trails with American Revolution Sites.

Whether you’re an avian aficionado, ornithologist, fan of fowl or simply a person who enjoys the subtle sight of a feather stretching across the wind, you’ll want to check out these nine great birding trails!

Public art is one of the many creative programming strategies that will help transform the Rail Trail into a dynamic, engaging destination in the heart of Charlotte. The Charlotte Rail Trail Public Art Master Plan provides a roadmap for a long-term integrated public arts strategy for the Rail Trail. Developed with the artist team of […]