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Utah’s Jordan River Parkway Trail
December 06, 2021

The Jordan River Parkway Trail cuts a nearly 50-mile path through Utah’s most densely populated region, traversing portions of Salt Lake City.

Jordan River Parkway Trail | Photo by TrailLink user trailrider622
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Top 10 Trails in Utah
June 28, 2021

In a state known for its “Mighty Five” national parks, it should come as no surprise that the trails in Utah are monumental as well.

Utah's Red Canyon Bicycle Trail | Photo by TrailLink user acewickwire
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America’s Most Unique Trailside Attractions
July 27, 2020

Here’s our developing list of (currently) 28 of the most unique trailside attractions in America. Fun fact: Many of the trails featured fall within the footprint of the Great American Rail-Trail

Longeberger Basket Company former world headquarters along the T.J. Evans Panhandle Trail in Ohio | BY-NC-ND 2.0
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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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Utah’s Golden Spoke Trail Network Photo Essay
July 21, 2018

This photo essay showcases the natural wonders of the Golden Spoke trail network that make this rail-trail a destination to behold.

Provo, Utah, resident Veronica Hernandez takes a summer-morning ride along the Provo River Parkway. The 15.2-mile rail-trail is also popular with walkers and runners. | Photo by Cindy Barks
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Five Rail-Trails in America’s National Parks
August 11, 2016

With more than 400 in the National Park System, we wanted to share this great list of five rail-trails in America’s National Parks.

Grand Teton Multi-use Pathway:Greater Yellowstone Trail, Wyoming | Photo by Camrin Dengel
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Utah Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Grant Program
February 11, 2016
The bill creates the Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure Grant Program with a one-time appropriation from the General Fund of $5 million. Passed.
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General License Agreement for Multiple Use Trail
May 22, 2003
This agreement between Sandy City and the Utah Transit Authority grants the former a right-of-way license to build a trail alongside a light rail corridor. The agreement includes maintenance, insurance and safety considerations for the Porter Rockwell rail-with-trail. Created by Utah Transit Authority