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Washington’s Centennial Trail
February 14, 2023

Traversing a region in northwest Washington known for its rural farmlands, lush riverbeds, forests and lakesides, as well as its historic districts with that timeless small-town feel, Snohomish County’s Centennial Trail is a popular route among the nearly 90 rail-trails in the state.

Washington's Centennial Trail | Photo by Barbara Richey
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Five Leaf-Peeping Destinations Along the Great American Rail-Trail
October 26, 2022

View five leaf-peeping destinations along the Great American Rail-Tail, a 3,700-mile developing cross country trail.

Washington's Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo by TrailLink user stevelee73
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5 Rail-Trails to Awe at the Architecture
September 30, 2022

No matter your architectural penchant—you’re sure to find a building to gawk at while traversing these rail-trail architecture highlights.

Monona Terrace along Wisconsin's Capital City State Trail | Photo courtesy Travel Wisconsin
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Best Of: Great American Rail-Trail Adventures With the Traverses
September 12, 2022

In June 2021, my husband, Pat, and I began our trek on the Great American Rail-Trail® in Seattle, Washington, at the western end of the 3,700-mile developing route.

Shevonne and Pat Travers | Photo courtesy Shevonne and Pat Travers
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Yearly Routine Rail-Trail Maintenance Costs Per Mile
August 26, 2022
The costs of rail-trail and multiuse trail maintenance are not well documented as a discipline—thus making it very difficult to compare practices for gaining cost savings and efficiencies. The purpose of this table is to quickly give a general sense of the routine maintenance cost per mile of various types of multiuse trails in different […]
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Trail Moments | A Conversation With Chelsea Murphy of She Colors Nature
June 10, 2022

RTC sat down with Chelsea Murphy to talk about her Trail Moments. Chelsea loves getting outdoors and inspiring others to do the same.

Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail | Courtesy of Chelsea Murphy
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20 Iconic Bike and Pedestrian Bridges in America
June 08, 2022

Across the country, bridges are literally serving as gateways for communities to achieve critical strides in active transportation, conservation and economic development. Here, we take a look at 20 iconic bridges and trestles in the United States (in no particular order) that have played—or are playing—transformative connectivity roles in their regions.

Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge connecting Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska | Photo by Matthew Nissen
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Great American Rail-Trail Route Assessment Report 2022
May 11, 2022
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 coast to coast. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]
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Beverly Bridge Opening Marks Major Jump Toward Statewide Trail Connectivity in Washington
April 12, 2022

On April 8, 2022, a ribbon cutting marked a new beginning for the Beverly Bridge—gathering more than 200 people to celebrate its long-anticipated revitalization.

RTC staffers Kevin Belle and Marianne Wesley Fowler at the opening of the Beverly Bridge along the Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in Washington | Photo courtesy Kevin Belle
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Connections of Land, Sea and Sky: Olympic Discovery Trail
September 07, 2021

The Olympic Discovery Trail (ODT) is a showcase of some of the most renowned cultural and natural assets on the North Olympic Peninsula.

The Elwha River Bridge in Port Angeles along the Olympic Discovery Trail has two decks—one for vehicles and one (below it) for pedestrians and bicyclists. | Photo by John Gussman