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Active Transportation - California's Bay Trail | Photo by David Joel Lee

Congress Takes First Step On New Transportation Law

Active Transportation - California's Richmond Greenway | Photo by R.D. Lopez

BUILD America 250 Act Poses Challenges for America’s Active Transportation Future

Ryan Chao at Celebrate Trails Day 2026 | Photo courtesy RTC

Success Stories

Celebrating Progress, Building On a Legacy

Montour Trail in Pennsylvania | Photo by Milo Bateman

Montour Trail Honors Its Presidential Trailside History With George Washington Marker

Warrior Expeditions in Washington, DC | Photo by Albert Ting

Veterans Embark on Cross-Country Trek on the Great American Rail-Trail, Elevating Importance of Outdoor Infrastructure to Nation’s Health

Mural along North Carolina's Ecusta Trail | Photo by Craig Distl, courtesy Visit Hendersonville

America’s Trails

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

Vermont's Island Line Trail | Photo courtesy Local Motion

Preseault v. Interstate Commerce Commission

Chadron, Nebraska | Photo by Jesse Poore

Progress on Iconic Great American Rail-Trail Demonstrates Continued Momentum and National Pride

Active Transportation - California's Ohlone Greenway | Photo by Sergio Ruiz

It’s Time to Prioritize Active Transportation Connectivity

Illinois' Fox River Trail | Photo by TrailLink user Dave Kuntz

America’s Trails

How TrailLink Put America’s Trails on the Map

Left to right: Gen. Dwight Eisenhower awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) to Capt. Don Gentile (he was promoted posthumously to major) and fellow Eagle Squadron veteran Col. Don Blakeslee in April 1944. It was Gentile’s second DSC.

Ace of Aces: WWII Pilot Don Gentile Commemorated Along the Dayton-Kettering Connector

North Dakota's Roughrider Trail | Photo courtesy North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

America’s Trails

North Dakota’s Roughrider Trail: April 2026 Trail of the Month

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