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Tell the Next President: Trails Are Wise Investments

We'll soon know who will become the next President of the United States. But we're not waiting until Election Day to make sure whoever takes the White House knows that trails, walking and biking are critical parts of a healthier and balanced transportation system.

Sign our petition to make sure the next president makes wise investments in active transportation.

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Trail of the Month A Rockin' Rail-Trail In the rugged mountains of rural Washington, you'll uncover something special: a rail-trail made possible by a former tour manager for top rock stars, a mining geologist and a whole lot of volunteers. Visit the Ferry County Rail Trail—October's Trail of the Month.

Features What's Missing Here? Big issues have taken center stage in the presidential debates, from the economy to health care to the environment. But one thing was missing that can connect all those issues: trails. Learn about what was said at the debates, what should have been said—and what needs to be done next.

10 Amazing Photos from RTC's Mapping Trips This summer, we racked up the miles mapping our latest guidebook! Our new Midwest edition will be released in the spring, but we're sharing our top staff photos from some of our favorite #mappingmoments. See our top 10!

A Capital Trail Network Kicks Off

The Washington, D.C. region has an incredible trail future—and a broad partnership to help make it happen. The Capital Trails Coalition—a collaborative partnership of public and private organizations, and volunteers—presented its vision to build a world-class trail network accessible to everyone. Learn more, and watch the video from this week's kick-off event.

Rails to Trails Magazine From the Fall 2016 Issue The 2016 Fall edition of Rails to Trails magazine is out now. Here's a sample of what's inside. A View From ... The Industrial Heartland Take a tour of some of the trails that will be a part of the ambitious and breathtaking Industrial Heartland Trails Network—a 1,450-mile connection of trails through four states.

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Call for Fall Pics

The eye-popping colors and refreshing air of autumn make it a magical time to visit trails. Share your adventures with others by posting your photos on TrailLink.com. The process is easy: Just log in, find your trail on the website and click the “Submit a Photo” link.

Newly submitted photos appear on TrailLink’s homepage and may also be featured on TrailLink’s Facebook page. If your trail is marked with a grey icon, that means you’re the first to contribute an image for it and your photo may inspire other travelers to check it out!

Tell Us In With the New Our member magazine Rails to Trails has a new look! Tell us what you think! Email us!