Progress on federal funding for trails and active transportation has been delayed, for now. Congress is close to passing an infrastructure bill that includes 70% more funding for trails, walking and biking, plus the new grant program—championed by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and supporters like you—that could help communities across the country connect trail networks.

But Congress is closing in on its next deadline in the coming weeks—and your elected officials need to hear from you.

Sign our petition to show your support for investments in connected trail networks nationwide.

Learn how Trails Transform America.

Once known as one of the most obese cities in the country, Oklahoma City residents have taken charge of their collective health by embracing trails and the outdoors. And the Oklahoma River Trails system has helped to transform the state capital into a place where the outdoors provide an integral connection to regional amenities and the greater community.

Visit Oklahoma River Trails, the October Trail of the Month >

With summer giving way to the business of school, work and other autumnal activities, making time for regular outdoor outings can be tricky.

Need some inspiration? Get motivated by #TrailMoments 21-Day Challenge participants—and you'll be inspired to carry your trail habit into the months ahead!

As a new dad, Erick Cedeño has set aside his long-distance tours as the Bicycle Nomad™. Erick has changed his routine, focusing on more local and regional trails while still feeding his passion for biking and adventure.

Read Erick's #TrailMoments story >

Ugesh Egala is no stranger to bicycling. Hopping on his bike for commuting and long-distance road rides where he lives in India is second nature to this avid athlete. But while studying in the U.S., Egala discovered a network of connected trails in his local area—and has been hooked ever since.

Read Ugesh's #TrailMoments story >

Read our entire collection of Trail Moments and share your own >

Last year, when the team at Rails-to-Trails Conservancy was elbow deep in defining the elements of our next strategic plan, a global pandemic had upended the world, and calls for justice were bringing focus to the deep and far-reaching impact of racial inequities.

In that moment, we explored the strengths of our movement, our role in bringing solutions to these significant social challenges and the opportunities ahead. What we found captured our imagination and brought reason for hope. Read RTC president Ryan Chao's thoughts on what's ahead.

California's next great rail-trail got a big boost when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the Great Redwood Trail Act into law in September. The law creates an agency that will oversee the completion of the state's longest rail-trail, spanning more than 300 miles and connecting the San Francisco Bay to the majestic redwoods of Humboldt County.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and our supporters have worked closely with the bill's champion, Sen. Mike McGuire, over the last several years to support the funding and planning of this epic trail.

Learn more about the Great Redwood Trail in the Fall 2019 edition of Rails to Trails magazine.

Just in time for the Halloween season, we're getting in the spirit of things.

Feeling fearless? 

Read these 10 haunted tales from America's trails.

Then visit these five creepy cool trailside attractions.