Celebrate Trails Day was so much more than a day outside. Thank you to our everyone who helped make this year's celebration the most impactful and far-reaching yet: https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/celebrate-trails-day-2026-the-power-of-a-day-on-the-trail/.

“America’s outdoor recreation sector is already a major national asset, generating more than $1.3 trillion ... Investing in outdoor access is not simply about recreation. It is about healthier communities, stronger local economies and a more resilient society.” www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

6/2: Join us for our free webinar about the US House's surface transportation bill, BUILD America 250 Act, and what it means for connected trail and active transportation systems. Learn more + register: https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming#upcoming

#BikeMonth is a terrific time to explore your local bike routes! Using our TrailLink app, you can find trails to bike where you live, work and play. Download TrailLink for free to plan your rides this month and all year long: TrailLink.com

The repeal of the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) means that gaps in biking and walking networks will persist for longer and people will be less safe Demand for closing trail gaps is strong, ATIIP received 40 times the applications that it could fund

At the House T&I Committee's vote on the BUILD America 250 Act, @repchrispappas.bsky.social shared why the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program, which the new bill repeals, is so important to Americans. Read RTC's perspective on the bill at www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/co...

The House’s transportation bill includes many shifts in how trails, walking and biking are treated—and has implications for how trail and 👟🚲♿️ networks will be prioritized all the way down to the state & local levels. Read our detailed breakdown of the changes: www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/co...

“This bill poses challenges for America’s active transportation future." - Kevin Mills, RTC’s VP of Policy Read more + learn how RTC is fighting to protect trails 🚲👟 ♿: https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/build-america-250-act-poses-challenges-for-americas-active-transportation-future/.

For 40 years, RTC has stood at the forefront of America’s efforts to make it safer and easier to walk, bike and be active outside. Explore what we've achieved with partners and people like you—this year and since our founding—in our 2025 Impact Report: www.railstotrails.org/impactreport

New Jersey: A state law was passed that restricts access to even the lowest-speed e-bikes—and we need your help to fix it before it goes into effect this July. Tell state lawmakers to improve the law to focus on safety & greater access to connected biking routes: https://rtc.li/help-fix-nj-ebike-law

It's Time For Congress to Connect America's Active Transportation Networks usa.streetsblog.org/2026/05/06/i... via @usa.streetsblog.org and @railstotrails.org

Join for our free webinar, “E-bikes, E-motos and Safety: What Belongs on Trails?” Tune in for info session on e-bike and e-moto policies in an era of technological change and heightened safety concerns. Learn more + register: https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming#upcoming

Happy #MothersDay! Wishing all the moms and mother figures a wonderful day and happy trails 💚. If you're planning to celebrate by spending some time on your favorite trail—for you time, together time, downtime, or try to get your best training time yet—let us know!

Today’s trail-spiration: Tanglefoot Trail! This 43+ mile Mississippi trail blends shady forests, wooden bridges, and welcoming small towns into a ride full of Southern charm. Explore photos, user reviews, its map, info & more for free on TrailLink: https://www.traillink.com/trail/tanglefoot-trail/

Thank you to @usa.streetsblog.org for elevating our article about the importance of prioritizing trails and connected 👟🚲 routes in the next federal transportation bill. usa.streetsblog.org/2026/05/06/i...

Check out this trail network underway in Utah! Did you know there are 150+ trail networks in development nationwide? Learn more about them here: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation#....

The first new stretch of paved path in the planned Utah Trail Network is due to come on line early next year. https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/04/29/utah-trail-network-series-paths 

Nice WBEZ guide to cool Midwestern bike trails. www.wbez.org/travel/2026/... You can access some of these paths, such as the Tunnel Hill Trail in Southern Illinois, via Amtrak + some on-street riding. www.yumpu.com/en/document/... @wbez.org @railstotrails.org @rideillinois.bsky.social

Did you get outside for Celebrate Trails Day? Let us know by taking our short survey ➡️ https://www.railstotrails.org/celebratetrailsday/#survey#survey Your responses will help us show the impact of the celebration & you’ll have a chance to win trail gear! But hurry—the #CelebrateTrails survey closes 5/3!

#NewJersey: A law was passed that restricts access to even the lowest-speed e-bikes. Enforcement is set to begin in July. Join us & our partners in telling legislators to improve the law and protect mobility options. Learn more from New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition: https://njbwc.org/action-ebike/

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Celebrate Trails Day—and to our partners & the 2026 supporting organizations who helped invite people to #CelebrateTrails 💚! ➡️ Please take our short survey to let us know how spent time on the trails: https://rtc.li/ctd-2026-public-survey#CelebrateTrails

Cleaning up the Mount Vernon Trail in a snap! We had a great Earth Day and Celebrate Trails event today with @railstotrails ! Stay tuned for our final cleanup total. Check out our upcoming volunteer events at mountvernontrail.org/events

Celebrate Trails Day is so much more than a day outside. It's a day of joy, impact & action for the trails we love & rely on in our everyday lives.

 RTC President Ryan Chao shared remarks to help kick off the day & highlight the importance of getting out to #CelebrateTrails

April 25th - "Celebrate Trails Day" is an annual springtime celebration of America’s trails. You can celebrate trails by joining an event or simply hitting the trail. This is my image taken last autumn of the Jim Schug Trail in Dryden NY.

#CelebrateTrails Day is on Saturday, April 25, and you're invited to join us in Pepper Pike for the festivities. @bikecleveland.bsky.social has all the details: www.bikecleveland.org/bike-cle/eve...

Exploration of Indy continues with the last edition of the winter farmer’s market, combined with a visit to the Greater Indy Trailways booth. And the tinker coffee blueberry matcha is 10/10. #celebratetrails #Indy

We’re kicking off Celebrate Trails Day! From neighborhood walks to bike rides and cleanups, this celebration is about coming together in appreciation for the joy and impact that trails deliver. Share how you #CelebrateTrails & tag @railstotrails! 🔗 RailsToTrails.org/CelebrateTrailsDay

Thank you to our 2026 #CelebrateTrails Day supporting organizations for helping us invite everyone outside on America’s trails: www.railstotrails.org/celebratetrailsday/#orgs#CelebrateTrails #AthleticBrewing #TwoForTheTrails #Ad Athletic Brewing Company LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer <0.5% alc/vol.

Happy Celebrate Trails Day! Join this celebration for America's trails by: 🚲 Attending an event 🌳 Get out on a trail near you 📸 Sharing how you #CelebrateTrails & tag us @railstotrails Learn more about the celebration + how you can enter to win 🎁: RailsToTrails.Org/CelebrateTrailsDay

Join @bikeeastbay.bsky.social, @railstotrails.org, and Sports Basement at their group ride for Celebrate Trails Day! 🚲 🥾 Saturday, April 25 | 10:30 am - 2 pm Start: West Oakland BART End: Sports Basement Register: bikeeastbay.org/event/bike-e...

This Saturday is Celebrate Trails Day! Spending the day outside is the perfect way to celebrate and there are many opportunities to do so throughout PA! Check out to the @railstotrails.org website for a list of events throughout the state! www.google.com/maps/d/u/2/v...

We're hiring a Development Operations & Donor Relations Coordinator position! This position supports fundraising efforts by ensuring strong operational systems & a high-quality donor experience. Located in DC & hybrid work eligible. Apply: https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/ #DCjobs

We're hiring a Development Operations & Donor Relations Coordinator position! This position supports fundraising efforts by ensuring strong operational systems & a high-quality donor experience. Located in DC & hybrid work eligible. Apply: https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/ #DCjobs

A bill that would create more trails 🚲👟 in #Maryland just cleared a committee hurdle & may face a final vote in the last few days of the 2026 MD legislative session! Act now to show support for the Transportation and Climate Alignment Act: https://rtc.li/md-transportation-climate-alignment-act

4/9: Join us for our free webinar to get the latest on the federal transportation bill + learn ways to advocate for pedestrian/bicyclist infrastructure. Learn more + register: https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming

Arizona: RTC supports Connect Pima/RTA Next, Props. 418 & 419, as they would provide funding for bike/walk infrastructure improvements in the Tucson area, as well as public transit. Learn more: https://www.connectpima.com/impact/

This week, we’re proud to join partners from across the country in supporting America’s trails at Hike the Hill! Thank you to American Hiking Society, Partnership for the National Trails System, & for REI for hosting the reception yesterday!

We're hiring! The Mid-Level Giving Trailblazer Society Manager will execute a mid-level donor program that deepens & enhances donor engagement & experience for the Trailblazer Society. This role is located in DC & is hybrid work eligible. Apply: https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/ #DCjobs

3/5: Join us and Special Olympics for a free webinar, "Celebrating Trails for People with Intellectual Disabilities: Programming, Accessibility, and Sensory Guidance from Special Olympics Athletes and Programs." Learn more + register: https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming#upcoming

We're hiring! The Mid-Level Giving Trailblazer Society Manager will execute a mid-level donor program that deepens & enhances donor engagement & experience for the Trailblazer Society. This role is located in DC & is hybrid work eligible. Apply: https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/ #DCjobs

Want to go for a stroll, tandem bike ride, picnic or other type of trail getaway with a special someone this weekend💚? Whether you’re planning an outing for your date, your best pal or your own heart, TrailLink can help you find a spot you’ll love. Download the free TrailLink app: TrailLink.com.

Advocates in NH got a big win for protecting trail safety & a historic rail corridor. A tunnel will be built under a highway that threatened to re-route the Derry Rail Trail, thanks to a legal settlement https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/advocates-confirm-derry-rail-trail-tunnel-will-be-built/

We're hiring! The Mid-Level Giving Trailblazer Society Manager will execute a mid-level donor program that deepens & enhances donor engagement & experience for the Trailblazer Society. This role is located in DC & is hybrid work eligible. Apply: https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/ #DCjobs

We're hiring! The Mid-Level Giving Trailblazer Society Manager will execute a mid-level donor program that deepens & enhances donor engagement & experience for the Trailblazer Society. This role is located in DC & is hybrid work eligible. Apply: https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/ #DCjobs

Walk + bike infrastructure is essential, but the federal programs that fund it are at risk. We organized 1,100+ orgs & officials from all 50 states to send a message to Congress. Let’s protect these investments so we all have safe routes to walk + bike. Share and learn: KeepAmericaActive.org

1986→ 2026: We've been making trails happen 4 decades! For 40 years, we've been working to build a nation connected by trails. Now, there are 42,500+ miles of multiuse trails nationwide. This year, as we celebrate our 40th, join us exploring this legacy: https://www.railstotrails.org/about/history/

The new Pompton Valley Rail Trail was featured on "Seven Stellar New Rail-Trails: 2025’s Gift to America" by @railstotrails.org www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/se...

Here's something you can look forward to: Celebrate Trails Day is just a few months away on the fourth Saturday of April! We hope you’ll help us make this year’s celebration the biggest and best yet by joining us outside on April 25! #CelebrateTrails ➡️ RailsToTrails.org/CelebrateTrailsDay#CelebrateTrails

Get geared up and help us fight for the future of America’s trails. The vital programs and funding sources that make trails and 👟🚲♿ networks possible are at risk. Stand up for trails with us + get new trail gear as our thanks for your support: RailsToTrails.Org/Donate

Today, 12/17, at 1 p.m. ET 🎥: Tune in to celebrate a year of progress on the Great American Rail-Trail—the nation’s first cross-country multiuse trail! Watch the celebration at RailsToTrails.org/GreatAmericanRailTrail.