Best Of Page 7

The 606 in Chicago, Illinois| Photo courtesy life is good (pete) | CC by 2.0

Five New American Rail-Trails

Posted 08/04/15 by Amy Kapp in America's Trails, Building Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Trail Destinations

As the rail-trail movement thrives, new pathways are popping up in urban, suburban and rural communities—increasing human mobility, protecting natural resources and wildlife, improving public health and sparking outdoor tourism and stewardship. Here is a quick look at five new rail-trails across the country.

Deschutes River Trail | Photo by Russ Roco

Three Great Trails for Fly Fishing by Bike

Posted 07/17/15 by Russ Roca in Trail Use | Tagged with Best Of, Idaho, Oregon, Signage and Amenities, Trail Use Tips, Washington

The idea of bicycling and fishing isn’t exactly new, but it’s probably something many of us haven’t done since childhood. With the renewed interest in bike touring and bikepacking in America, there is no better time to pack a lightweight fly rod on your next adventure. Here are three trails, ranging from remote to urban, that pass through some awesome trout fisheries.

Heritage Rail Trail County Park | Photo by John Gensor

Top 10 Rail-Trails for American History: A Fourth of July List

Posted 07/02/15 by Jake Lynch in America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, Heritage and Restoration

This Independence Day weekend, celebrate the birth and growth of America by riding or striding into the past. These former railroad corridors are deeply rooted in American tradition, trials and triumphs, and they provide accessible and inexpensive getaways. We hope you enjoy this list of Top 10 Rail-Trails for American History!

On the Elroy-Sparta State Trail | Photo courtesy Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources | CC by 2.0

What’s Happening: Rail-Trail Roundup - April 2015

Posted 04/09/15 by Greta Zukauskaite in Building Trails, America's Trails | Tagged with Best Of, OpeningDay, Trail Communities, Walkability and Bikeability

From 50-year anniversaries in Wisconsin, to 150-mile bike/ped challenges in West Virginia, to the continued expansion of a 1,150-mile trail in North Carolina, there’s a lot going on in the trail world these days. Learn more in our April Rail-Trail Roundup.

Photo by Leo Boudreau

RTC's Year in Review: Highlights from 2014

Posted 12/10/14 by Katie Harris in Success Stories | Tagged with Best Of, Success Stories

2014 was quite a year for RTC and the rail-trail movement. We saw our fair share of challenges, and we saw our work bear fruit, as projects we fought for came to fruition, and our collaborative energies helped make possible some amazing milestones for trail initiatives across the country. For a little year-end inspiration, here are 10 highlights: