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Bike Around is getting lots of kids on two wheels in Baltimore, Md. | Photo by Molly Gallant

Charm City by Bike: Baltimore Program Gets Residents on Two Wheels

Posted 06/02/15 by Katie Harris in Trail Use | Tagged with Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition, Biking, Disparities and Underserved Communities, Maryland

Baltimore, Maryland, has more than 6,000 acres of parkland and public space. But for some Charm City residents, these urban gems are giant unknowns—green placeholders on a map, but unexplored and undiscovered in real life. Fortunately, one program in particular, Bike Around, is helping to change that.

Photo courtesy Mark Stosberg

How to Plan Your First Overnight Bike Trip

Posted 05/22/15 by Katie Harris in Trail Use | Tagged with Biking, How-to, Trail Use Tips

Bike touring is rising in popularity across the country, and for good reason. Many seasoned cyclists will tell you: “There’s no better way to experience a place than by bike. If your relationship with your bike stops at day trips, the idea of a multi-day excursion might seem intimidating! Rest easy! These simple tips can help get you on your way to your first overnighter. And we bet it won’t be your last!

The beautiful Lehigh Gorge on the D&L Trail in Pennsylvania | Photo by Mike Seigafuse

Trail Traveler for the Everyday Adventurer

Posted 05/11/15 by Laura Stark in America's Trails, Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Trail Destinations

In the inaugural issue of Trail Traveler, RTC shares our favorite spots for an outdoor weekend getaway, including recommendations for all the things a traveler needs at every part of their journey: lodging, restaurants, bike rentals and fun attractions along the way.

Avid cyclists and 80-somethings Jack and Jeannette Ralston of Tennessee | Photo courtesy Jack and Jeannette Ralston

“They Think We’re Nuts”: Being in Their 80s Won’t Stop This Biking Duo

Posted 04/27/15 by Katie Harris in Trail Use, Success Stories | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Tennessee

Remember Jack and Jeannette Ralston, the amazing couple who recently achieved a 70-years-plus dream of riding their bikes in every state (their story was originally featured in a 2013 issue of Rails to Trails)? They are still going strong! The Ralstons just took a trip to the Tweetsie Trail, a recently completed and stunningly beautiful rail-trail outside of Johnson City, Tennessee.