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Rails to Trails Conservancy’s TrailBlog explores the world of trails, walking and bicycling, including industry news, amazing and impactful trail destinations, the unique history to be found across trails and the movement, and the leaders and communities shaping trail network development today. Get stories emailed to your inbox each month.

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Ribbon cutting of Iowa's High Trestle Trail to Raccoon River Valley Trail Connector | Photo courtesy of Iowa Bicycle Coalition
Building Trails
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 Washington's Burke-Gilman Trail's Freemont section | Photo by Cindy Barks
Using Trails
Washington’s Burke-Gilman Trail
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 Panhandle Trail located in West Virginia and Pennsylvania | Photo by Milo Bateman
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David Margolis | Photo by Phil Kidd
Policy
Leveraging Celebrate Trails Day Advocacy in Cuyahoga County
March 21, 2025
 View of Liberty Bridge from the Swamp Rabbit Trail in Greenville, South Carolina | Photo by Barry Peters
Policy
Standing Up for Trails
March 12, 2025
 Group bike ride in Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Video still courtesy Johnson Media Consulting
Policy
Reconnecting Communities Program Elevates Role of Trail Networks in Revitalizing Communities
February 03, 2025
 Capitol building - Photo courtesy Getty Images
Policy
What the 2024 Election Means for Active Transportation
November 25, 2024
 Washington State's Sammamish River Trail | Photo by Gene Bisbee
Policy
Biking, Walking and Trails Win Big in 2024 Ballot Measures
November 14, 2024
 River Des Peres Greenway | Photo courtesy Great Rivers Greenway
Policy
Analysis of Nation’s Largest Funding Source for Active Transportation Finds Progress Amidst Overwhelming Demand
September 25, 2024
 Spring Garden St. rendering by Philadelphia City Planning Commission
Policy
Leveraging Active Transportation to Meet State Carbon Reduction and Climate Goals
August 08, 2024
 Milwaukee Trail in Missoula, Montana | Photo by Kevin Belle
Press Release
USDOT Doubles Down on Connected Walking and Biking Infrastructure as Essential to America’s Mobility
March 14, 2024
 Large crowd celebrating the opening of Michigan's southwest greenway
Policy
Five Ways to Grow Support for Trails, Walking and Biking
February 09, 2024
 Group on trail - Photo courtesy Getty Images
Building Trails
Leveraging This Moment for Impact
February 06, 2024
 Happy multiracial women having fun embracing each outside - Photo courtesy Getty Images
America’s Trails
Tapping Into Opportunity: RTC’s Strategic Priorities
January 11, 2024
 Ohio's Cleveland Foundation Centennial Lake Link Trail | Photo by Jason Cohn
Building Trails
Elevating Opportunity in 2023—Reflections From the Trails Movement
December 14, 2023

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