Rails to Trails Conservancy

Every year, on the fourth Saturday of April, Rails to Trails Conservancy invites everyone to join us for Celebrate Trails Day. This springtime celebration brings people together on trails across the country for walks, runs, rides, volunteer activities, community festivals and more—creating a powerful day of collective joy, impact and action for the nation’s pathways.

This summer, millions are expected to attend the World Cup games, kicking off in cities across North America in June. Here, we’re spotlighting a handful of American host cities with tips on how to get to stadiums, fan events and fan zones without a c...

Each issue of Rails to Trails magazine, we highlight a member or special partner in our national trail community. Recently, we connected with Sally Olds, who has supported RTC and America’s trails for four ...

WASHINGTON—On May 21, 2026, six veterans will gather at the U.S. Capitol before embarking on a bike ride across the country on the 3,700-mile rout...

The current transportation law, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), expires on Sept. 30, and Congress must pass a new law or extend IIJA to prevent key programs and funding from expiring.

This law is critically important to trails and active transportation, defining how funding is spent on trails and active transportation for years to come. It covers ...