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How to Keep That Healthy Trail Resolution

Posted 01/09/15 by Amy Kapp in Trail Use, Health and Wellness | Tagged with Health and Active Living, How-to, Trail Use Tips

Whoever said “Variety is the spice of life” isn’t far off; changing things up is not only good for our muscles, but good for our minds as well. And that’s what makes trails so great; not only do they provide us safe places to be physically active—they also provide us with safe places to get to other great places to be physical active! Here are just a few easy ways trails can help you keep your trail resolution interesting, and keep it—full stop.

Photo by Chuck Harris

How to Winterize Your Trail Adventure

Posted 12/04/14 by Katie Harris in America's Trails, Trail Use | Tagged with How-to, Trail Destinations, Trail Use Tips, Winter Uses

The air has been crisp for weeks, and you’re no longer surprised when you walk out and pull that cool inhale into your chest. The first of the season flurries has fallen. But just because your bike can't enjoy the trail, doesn’t mean you can’t! Here are five ways to keep your tail on the trail during the colder seasons.

How To: Attract Trail Traffic to Your Business

Posted 09/27/12 by Jake Lynch in Building Trails | Tagged with How-to

This past summer, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's 2012 Greenway Sojourn along the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal towpath was a great opportunity to talk with local business owners about just how much the trail traffic helps their business, and things they have been able to do to attract more bikers and hikers off the trail and into their stores.

Biking to Work: How to Get Started

Posted 10/26/11 by Jake Lynch in Trail Use | Tagged with How-to, Trail Use Tips

All over the country people are making the switch to two-wheels as an easy and efficient way to get around in cities, but particularly to commute to work. And innovative bike-sharing programs, like the new Capital Bikeshare system in Washington, D.C., are making it even easier to cycle between destinations in town.