Posts by Shelby Deering

Monona Terrace along Wisconsin's Capital City State Trail | Photo courtesy Travel Wisconsin

5 Rail-Trails to Awe at the Architecture

Posted 09/30/22 by Shelby Deering in America's Trails | Tagged with Caracara, Illinois, Iowa, Texas, Trail Destinations, Washington, Wisconsin

From stunning Victorian homes to industrial factories from a bygone era to structures designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright—no matter your architectural penchant—you’re sure to find a building (or two, or three) to gawk at while traversing these rail-trails.

Tennessee's Chattanooga Riverwalk | Photo by TrailLink user pnmcveigh

Top 10 Trails in Tennessee

Posted 10/20/21 by Shelby Deering in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Tennessee, Top10, Trail Destinations

Tennessee’s state slogan is, “Tennessee: America at Its Best.” Although this isn’t as quippy as one of the many quotes shared by famous Tennessean Dolly Parton, it really does describe the state’s trails and stunning natural areas. From the magnificent Smoky Mountains to the Appalachian Trail to impressively expansive assets like the Cumberland Park State Trail system, Tennessee has plenty of nature to go around. Its rail-trails and greenways run their course through these picturesque surroundings and, equally, pay homage to urban areas where they can be found. Here are 10 of our favorite trails in this Southern state.

Illinois' Wauponsee Glacial Trail | Photo by TrailLink user alexrauch84

Top 10 Trails in Illinois

Posted 09/16/21 by Shelby Deering in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Illinois, Top10, Trail Destinations

While Illinois is certainly known for its Abraham Lincoln roots, Chicago hot dogs and a certain fictitious teenager who had a pretty great “day off,” the state also holds a claim to fame for its 1,000+ miles of picturesque rail-trails. With a varied mix of multiuse trails that run the gamut from urban areas to charming hamlets to countryside brimming with scenery, it’s clear that Illinois has something for everyone when it comes to their trails. Several paths feature restaurants and boutiques that sidle right up to the trail’s edge. From experienced bikers to novices, hiking families to couples, Illinois is a diverse outdoor destination. Here are just 10 of our favorite trails in the Prairie State.

White River State Trail | Photo by TrailLink user lkgatu

Wisconsin’s White River State Trail

Posted 06/14/21 by Shelby Deering in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Connected Systems, Route of the Badger, Trail Destinations, Trail of the Month, TrailNation, Wisconsin

Although Wisconsin has its fair share of urban destinations, like Madison and Milwaukee, to see the true nature of the state, one has to get off the beaten path—literally. That’s where the White River State Trail comes in.