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Report Released: Making Trails Count in Illinois

Posted 03/30/13 by Eric Oberg in Trail Use | Tagged with Case Studies, Facts and FIgures, Illinois, Tourism and Economic Stimulus

Today, our friends at Trails for Illinois released the Making Trails Count in Illinois report. This 13-week study of trail use was done in partnership with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. The study documented that some trails in Illinois are receiving as many as 100,000 visitors a year.

Reopening Iron Horse Tunnels Would be Worth Millions to Washington

Posted 03/28/13 by Laura Cohen in Trail Use, Building Trails, America's Trails | Tagged with Heritage and Restoration, Tourism and Economic Stimulus, Washington

In central Washington, the rail-trail we know as the Iron Horse State Park is one of the truly iconic trail experiences. Part of the broader John Wayne Pioneer Trail system stretching across the state, the Iron Horse's 82 miles pass through one of the most spectacular landscapes in America.

What Tree That Be? Botanical Signage a Great Addition to Any Rail-Trail

Posted 03/19/13 by Jake Lynch in Trail Use | Tagged with Ecology and Environment, Signage and Amenities

I'm certainly no bigger botanist type than the next guy, but providing botanical information and signage along trails is just a downright good idea.

D & L Trail Worth $19 Million a Year to Eastern Pennsylvania

Posted 03/13/13 by Pat Tomes in Trail Use | Tagged with Case Studies, Facts and FIgures, Pennsylvania, Tourism and Economic Stimulus

The D & L Trail, a 165-mile rail-trail through eastern Pennsylvania, generates an annual economic impact of more than $19 million in the communities it passes through. That is the finding of our recently published D & L Trail user survey and economic impact analysis.

'Big Stinky,' Trail Enemy

Posted 02/28/13 by Kelly Pack in Building Trails, Trail Use | Tagged with District Of Columbia, Local Organizing, Urban Pathways

On Saturday, March 16, they are rallying the troops for "The Big Stinky Hill Climb Challenge" - a section of the trail route still awaiting development where riders, joggers and walkers are forced to climb an on-road hill that runs alongside the city dump

Rail-Trail an Asset for Eco-Tourism in the Berkshires

Posted 02/21/13 by Jake Lynch in Trail Use, America's Trails | Tagged with Massachusetts, Tourism and Economic Stimulus, Wild and Wonderful

We see it more and more these days - rail-trails as economic development assets. Cities and towns across America are developing rail-trail networks in order to make their area more attractive, drawing new residents and businesses and providing an environment where people want to live.

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Report Released: Making Trails Count in Illinois

Reopening Iron Horse Tunnels Would be Worth Millions to Washington

What Tree That Be? Botanical Signage a Great Addition to Any Rail-Trail

D & L Trail Worth $19 Million a Year to Eastern Pennsylvania

'Big Stinky,' Trail Enemy

Rail-Trail an Asset for Eco-Tourism in the Berkshires

RTC Brings Trail Benefits Message to House of Representatives

Winter Biking — Commuting in cold weather doesn't have to mean big bucks for new gear

When Snow Hits the Rail-Trail, Swap Your Wheels for Skis

Shooting Star Rail Trail a Lifeline in Southern Minnesota

In Fayetteville, Arkansas, Business is Booming Around Urban Trails Network

In Los Angeles, Locals Show Some Love For Compton Creek Bike Path

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