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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.

Kara Patajo @thekarebear on the Spruce Railraod Trail, part of the Olympic Discovery Trail | Photo courtesy Kara Patajo

Kara Patajo's Trail Moments: Discover Nature Where You Are

Posted 09/08/23 by Kara Patajo in Trail Use | Tagged with Great American Rail-Trail, Trail Moments, Washington

When coming up with a plan for my Trail Moments this summer, my intention was to show how to connect with nature both inside and outside of the city of Seattle. First, we visited the Olympic Discovery Trail.

At the top of the Continental Divide in Colorado at Loveland Pass | Photo courtesy Sam Westby

Sam Westby’s Trail Moments: Sharing the Trail Near and Far

Posted 08/09/23 by Sam Westby in Trail Use | Tagged with Biking, Great American Rail-Trail, Trail Etiquette, Trail Moments, Trail Use Tips

Trails were mostly relaxing for me and my dad. There were no cars. Navigating was easy. People were friendly. It was common for someone to come up and start talking to us while we were taking a break on a bench.

Photo courtesy Chris Hill

Trail Moments | Teacher Shares Bike Commuting Lessons

Posted 08/04/23 by Chris Hill in Trail Use | Tagged with Bike Commuting, Biking, Indiana, Trail Moments, Trail Use Tips

I ride for several reasons. First, it gives me an opportunity to mentally prepare for my day as a teacher, and time to unwind from the day and focus on my family at home. Second, I enjoy getting a workout in without having to put in additional time at a gym.

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?

Trail run along West Virginia's Mon River Trail | Photo by Guy Monteleone

Trail Moments | Running for Good Health and a Good Cause

Posted 07/05/23 by Guy Monteleone in Trail Use | Tagged with Health and Active Living, Healthy Aging, How-to, Trail Moments, Trail Use Tips, Why Use Trails?

Unfortunately, runners can get injured for a variety of reasons—as I have learned from experience. To reduce this from happening for others, I wanted to share what I’ve learned from my education and from my own running journey.

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.

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.

Exploring the Ohio to Erie Trail via skateboard | Photo courtesy Raveena Adams

Trail Moments | Long-Distance Skater Raveena Adams Crosses Ohio

Posted 04/10/23 by Raveena Adams in America's Trails, Trail Use | Tagged with Ohio, Trail Communities, Trail Destinations, Trail Moments, Why Use Trails?

On Sept. 22, 2020, I started my four-day, 300-mile skate journey. The route took me through many cities, such as Cleveland, Columbus and Cincinnati, as well as rural forest areas and cornfields. Although I faced a lot of obstacles along the way, the weather was generally perfect—warm days feeling that dimming autumn sun.

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.”

Betzy Salcedo, Brenda Hamilton and Kathleen Richardson at the end of a ride from Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., via the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Towpath. | Photo by Joseph Richardson

Trail Moments | Cycling for Life

Posted 02/13/23 by Kathleen Richardson in Trail Use | Tagged with Encouraging Trail Use, Health and Active Living, Trail Moments, Walkability and Bikeability, Why Use Trails?

Cycling on America’s rail-trails has been an integral part of my journey—helping me to survive PH physically as well as emotionally. I’m so glad these trails exist, and I look forward to another 20 years of riding them.

The B2B's Old Eastern Marsh Trail at Lion’s Park in Salisbury, Massachusetts | Photo by Chris Roop

Trail Moments | BRB—I'm Enjoying the B2B (Border to Boston Trail)!

Posted 12/21/22 by Chris Roop in America's Trails, Trail Use | Tagged with Hall of Fame, Local Organizing, Maintenance and Volunteers, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Trail Moments

When complete, the Border to Boston (B2B) Trail will span 70 miles from the New Hampshire state line to Massachusetts’ capital and largest city. It’s the north-south backbone of a growing trail network in the northeastern region of the Bay State offering both local and long-distance connections.

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