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Reflections at 40: Moments That Moved the Dial for America’s Rail-Trails
January 28, 2026

Celebrate 40 years of Rails to Trails Conservancy and reflect on the milestones that shaped the national trails movement.

Katy Trail Ribbon-Cutting | Photo courtesy Rails to Trails Conservancy
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Virginia Creeper Trail Economic Impact Report
November 30, 2025
The Virginia Creeper Trail is a critical economic asset in Southwest Virginia, serving as a powerful engine for tourism, small business activity, and economic resilience across Washington, Grayson, Smyth, and Russell counties. This 34-mile trail saw over 348,400 single uses in 2023, representing more than 112,600 visitors coming to the region to use the Virginia […]
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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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Integrating Transit, Bicycling and Micromobility in Northern Virginia
March 01, 2025
Integrating transit with bicycling and micromobility can benefit both transportation modes.Connecting these modes can result in benefits like increasing transit access, expanding transit’sreach and the efficiency of its services, while also increasing the use of both bikeshare and dockless micromobility. This report studies the integration between these modes in Northern Virginia. Author: Northern Virginia Transportation […]
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Examining the W&OD Trail as a Beloved Northern Virginia Asset and National Model
October 08, 2024

Stretching for 45 miles in Northern Virginia—the W&OD Trail has been a mainstay for millions of people over five decades.

One of the earliest rail-trails to influence Congress, the W&OD Trail in Northern Virginia is today a national model for the country, receiving millions of visitors each year. | Photo by Albert Ting
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Top 15 Unique Trails for Runners
June 11, 2024

Here’s a list of unique trails for runners around the country, combining scenery with interesting features.

Missouri's St. Louis Riverfront Trail | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
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Virginia’s High Bridge Trail State Park
June 01, 2024

Since the High Bridge Trail State Park was finally coming to Pamplin, there has been new investment in the town and a real revitalization.

High Bridge Trail State Park is a multi-use trail ideally suited for hiking, bicycling and horseback riding. Its centerpiece is the majestic High Bridge, which is more than 2,400 feet long and 160 feet above the Appomattox River. The majestic bridge was built in 1853 as part of the South Side Railroad. Virginia Tourism Corporation, www.Virginia.org
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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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Regional Partnership Secures $25 Million Federal Grant for Massive Investment in Trail Network
June 28, 2023

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks and the District DOT receive $25 million to fix and build trails.

Anacostia River Trail ride | Photo by Tim Ervin, courtesy Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
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