More Than Bike Paths, These Rail-Trails Bring Back the Joy of Self-Propelled Travel

From the now-complete Adirondack Rail Trail to the ever-popular Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, these are our top rail-trails to ...

'From Rails to Trails' Follows the Fight to Convert Abandoned Railroads to Pathways

A new PBS doc narrated by Edward Norton follows the 60-year fight—and triumph— to convert abandoned railroads into trails for ...
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Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania to receive funds from Park and Recreation Fund

Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania will receive $12,500 to help in their efforts to repair the Dilling Bridge along the Lower Trail after the Blair County Commissioners approved the allocation ...
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US government pays landowners for ‘rails to trails’ decision

PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — A financial settlement has been reached with some of the landowners along a stretch of rail line in southeastern South Dakota that is no longer used for railroad purposes and has ...
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Birmingham acquires 4.5-mile rail line, advancing Valley Creek Rails-to-Trails project

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The City of Birmingham has successfully acquired a crucial 4.5-mile stretch of abandoned rail line along Valley Creek, marking a significant step forward in the Valley Creek ...
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Edward Norton Reveals His Passion for Converting Old Railways to Public Trails Started with His Father (Exclusive)

The Oscar-nominated actor narrates the PBS documentary 'From Rails to Trails', which chronicles the 60-year movement to create public spaces around America Samir Hussein/WireImage Edward Norton says ...
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‘From Rails to Trails’ Director on Story Behind Edward Norton-Narrated PBS Documentary

Step aboard PBS’s From Rails to Trails. The documentary premiering October 15 tracks the 60-year struggle of one of America’s most unlikely grassroots movements. Narrator Edward Norton plays conductor ...