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Posts by Maggie McAden

Mural by Cinta Vidal along Napa Valley Vine Trail | Photo by Maureen Gaffney

Napa Valley Vine Trail Brings a Wealth of Benefits to California’s Wine Country

Posted 11/07/19 by Maggie McAden in America's Trails, Health and Wellness | Tagged with Art, Best Of, California, Community Events, Connected Systems, Health and Active Living, Mode Shift, Signage and Amenities, Tourism , Tourism and Economic Development, Tourism and Economic Stimulus, Trail Communities, Trail Destinations, Walkability and Bikeability

Northern California’s Napa Valley is becoming known for the 47.5-mile Napa Valley Vine Trail, a developing pathway stretching north-south from Vallejo to Calistoga and featuring the area’s vineyards, clear skies and a staggering mountain backdrop.

Longleaf Trace | Photo by Jake Lynch

The Longleaf Trace Is a Beautiful Beacon for Health, Revitalization in Mississippi

Posted 07/12/19 by Maggie McAden in America's Trails | Tagged with Mississippi, Trail Businesses, Trail Communities, Trail Destinations, TrailsTransform, Walkability and Bikeability

Lined with a diverse array of foliage, the 43-mile Longleaf Trace takes trail users from Prentiss to Hattiesburg, connecting three counties and multiple towns as it rambles through tunnels, over bridges and along woods and wetlands. The trail—a beacon for outdoor enthusiasts—has spurs that connect to parks, campgrounds and lakes.

Schuylkill River Trail through Valley Forge National Historical Park | Photo courtesy Montgomery County Planning Commission | CC BY SA 2.0

Pathways for Patriots: 10 Rail-Trails with American Revolution Sites

Posted 07/03/19 by Maggie McAden, Laura Stark in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Circuit Trails, Connecticut, History Happened Here, IHTC, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, TrailNation

The Fourth of July is a holiday celebrated with barbecues, fireworks and family. It is also a time to reflect on our country’s history, and what better way to do that than by exploring a historical rail-trail? 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.

It’s Time to Vote for America’s 2019 Rail-Trail Hall of Famer

Posted 07/01/19 by Maggie McAden in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Hall of Fame, Mississippi, New Jersey, Wisconsin

We leave it up to you—America’s trail enthusiasts—to select our 33rd Rail-Trail Hall of Fame inductee! Voting will run July 2–10, and you can vote as many times as you want before the deadline! Please let us know which trail you believe deserves a place among America’s list of most superlative pathways—and encourage your friends and family to vote as well! We’ll unveil the winner on July 19 in the 2019 Green Issue of Rails to Trails magazine.

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