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Cool Facts on Eight Major Trail Networks

Our TrailNation projects are underway in eight places that are as diverse as our country itself. These projects are working to connect communities to jobs, a cleaner environment—and even a historic battlefield. But the impact of these incredible trail networks will be felt beyond their regions—and in communities across the country.

Get some cool facts on these major projects and what they mean for communities like yours.

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Trail of the Month A Jewel Along the Lake On a map, the Oak Leaf Trail resembles the melting figure of a Salvador Dali clock. But far from being surreal, this meandering 120-mile jewel sublimely meanders through Milwaukee's parks, borders Lake Michigan—and is the backbone of southeast Wisconsin's growing trail network. Visit the December Trail of the Month: Wisconsin's Oak Leaf Trail.

Features Six Ways We Made a Difference in 2017 We've done some great things together this year. From an epic rally to making communities safer, to securing hundreds of millions in trail funding, learn how supporters like you have helped us make a big difference for trails.

Cornhuskers Crowned Champions Ross Greathouse and Lynn Lightner have spent nearly 40 years developing some of Nebraska’s most treasured pathways. Learn how this dynamic duo have teamed up to become trail heroes—and recognized as the 2017 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champions.

#OptOutside: The Picture of Perfection! Millions of people participated in REI's #OptOutside campaign after Thanksgiving—many on trails across the country! We received more than a thousand incredible images for our photo contest—and two came out on top. Check out some of the gorgeous shots and see the winners!

TraiLink.com

Jingle Bells, Pics Are Swell, Send Them on Their Way!

Winter doesn’t have to mean the end of trail season! If you use trails for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, fat-tire biking, snowmobiling or even dog-sledding, we’d love to see your snow-filled photos.

Submitting your trail photos to TrailLink.com is easy. Just log in, find your trail on the website, click the “Submit a Photo” link, and upload your image. Newly submitted photos appear on TrailLink’s homepage and may even be showcased on our Facebook page.

Tell Us Snacking on the Trails A great trail adventure requires great sustenance. What's your favorite snack for hitting the trails? Got a favorite go-to recipe? Email us!