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Arriving in New York City at the end of an 1,100-mile biking journey from Chicago | Photo courtesy Luke Henkel

Trail Moments | Climate Activist Luke Henkel Pedals for the Planet

Posted 09/12/23 by Luke Henkel in Trail Use | Tagged with Bike Commuting, Ecology and Environment, Encouraging Trail Use, Trail Moments, Why Use Trails?

This inspired me to embark on one of the biggest adventures of my life: a 1,100-mile bike journey from my home in Chicago to New York City in time for Climate Week NYC.

Arkansas' Razorback Regional Greenway | Photo courtesy Experience Fayetteville

6 Tips to Share the Trail and Recreate Responsibly

Posted 08/29/23 by Katie Harris in Trail Use | Tagged with Bike Commuting, Biking, Encouraging Trail Use, Trail Etiquette, Trail Use Tips

Here are six tips that will help make every trip safe and fun for everyone.

Fotografía cortesía de Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada

Más Trail Moments con Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: Una forma de dar pasos a favor del planeta

Posted 08/04/23 by Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada in Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Spanish, Trail Use Tips

Paso mucho tiempo en los senderos. Como corredora y esquiadora profesional, he dedicado gran parte de mi vida adulta a estar al aire libre, haya nieve o sol.

Photo courtesy Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada

More Trail Moments with Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada: A Way to Make Strides for the Planet

Posted 08/04/23 by Vanessa Chavarriaga Posada in Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Trail Moments, Trail Use Tips

Did you know that communities of color are three times more likely to live in nature-deprived areas with limited or no access to trails, paths or green spaces?

Photo by Michael Ocasio

Trail Moments with Latino Outdoors Outings Leader Valerie Pasión

Posted 06/14/23 by Valerie Pasión in Trail Use | Tagged with Baltimore Greenway Trails Coalition, Encouraging Trail Use, Equity, Trail Moments, Why Use Trails?

My relationship with cycling here in Baltimore grew from my experience using biking and walking as my primary modes of transportation during Peace Corps service.

Celebrate Trails Day 2023 in Columbus, OH | Photo courtesy RTC

Celebrate Trails Day 2023: Showcasing the Impact of America's Trails

Posted 05/04/23 by Suzanne Matyas in Trail Use | Tagged with CelebrateTrailsDay, Encouraging Trail Use, Trail Communities

Over its 10 years, this celebration has been powerful—and 2023 was no exception! Our many thanks to the at least 13,000 people who participated, our more than 220 partners and this year’s supporting organizations who made Celebrate Trails Day so special this year.

Photo by Stephen Matera

Exploring America's E-Bike Evolution

Posted 05/04/23 by Scott Stark in Trail Use | Tagged with ebike, Encouraging Trail Use, Featured Magazine Articles, Gear, Why Use Trails?

E-bikes have gained a solid foothold since emerging in the biking world over the past two decades, and their increased usage has sparked interest and questions in the trail community. This article examines the current policies and recommendations on e-bikes, the perceptions and concerns around them, and their potential benefits.•

Quinn Brett | Photo by Jimmy McAllan

Trail Moments | Adventure for All: Advocating for Accessible Outdoor Spaces

Posted 05/04/23 by Laura Stark in Trail Use | Tagged with ebike, Encouraging Trail Use, Featured Magazine Articles, Gear, People with Disabilities, Trail Moments, Why Use Trails?

People with disabilities also like a spectrum of experiences and—especially with all this new technology—are capable of a wide variety.

Community Painting Day with artist Jay Coreano along Pennsylvania's Tacony Creek Trail | Photo courtesy Tookany-Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, Inc

Six Ways to Be a Good Steward on Celebrate Trails Day (and Every Day)

Posted 04/10/23 by Amy Kapp in Trail Use | Tagged with CelebrateTrailsDay, Ecology and Environment, Encouraging Trail Use, Maintenance and Volunteers, Trail Use Tips

Below are just a few ways you can participate on Celebrate Trails Day while showing a little love to your community and the planet.

Red Brick Road | Photo by Gene Bisbee

Explore Trails While Learning About the Nation's Rich History

Posted 04/04/23 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation in America's Trails | Tagged with CelebrateTrailsDay, Encouraging Trail Use, Great American Rail-Trail, History Happened Here, Trail Destinations

According to The Historical Marker Database, there are more than 176,000 historic markers, and there will be even more historic markers dedicated to elevating the stories of people and places along the Great American Rail-Trail®.

Patrick Sweeney on adaptive trike | Photo courtesy Patrick Sweeney

Finding Freedom on Your Bike as an Adaptive Cyclist

Posted 03/27/23 by Patrick Sweeney in Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, People with Disabilities, Trail Use Tips, Walkability and Bikeability, Why Use Trails?

My name is Patrick, and I am an adaptive cyclist. That means I cycle, but I do it on a type of bike that works with my disability. I have left-sided hemiparesis. That means my movement, balance and vision are impaired on my left side. But, my hemiparesis doesn’t stop me from cycling. Adaptive cycling is a great sport for people with disabilities, because it brings a sense of freedom.

Joe Rebar and Carol Walter on the trail | Photo courtesy Joe Rebar

Trail Moments | Biking Through Triumphs and Troubles

Posted 03/15/23 by Laura Stark in Trail Use, Health and Wellness | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Health and Active Living, People with Disabilities, Trail Moments, Walkability and Bikeability, Why Use Trails?

“I only go on rail-trails now,” Carol said. “They make me feel safer because I don’t have to be watching for cars and traffic. And I can’t go very fast—I have to go slow so that I can see.”

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