Author: Karen Lee Ryan
Publisher: Rail-To-Trails Conservancy
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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ISBN: 9789999613293
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Languages : en
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Author: Karen Lee Ryan
Publisher: Rail-To-Trails Conservancy
ISBN:
Category : Sports & Recreation
Languages : en
Pages : 200

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Author: Rails-to-Trails Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 0899978258
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 154

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28 Springwater Corridor -- 29 Trail of the Coeur d'Alenes & Route of the Hiawatha -- Index -- Photo Credits -- Support Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Subcommittee on Railroads
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Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 824

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ISBN: 9780762709281
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 292

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A guide to trails in every state that were converted from unused railroad beds to multi-use activity trails. Every rail-trail available for public use in the US is listed, with notes on trail lengths and endpoints, type of surface, types of activities allowed, and wheelchair accessibility, plus mail and telephone contacts for each trail. c. Book News Inc.

Author: Rails-To-Trails Conservancy
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 9781643590547
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 176

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The experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present 33 Hall of Fame rail-trails found in 29 states across the country.

Author: Peter Harnik
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
ISBN: 1496226550
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 280

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If, as Wallace Stegner said, the national park is “the best idea we ever had,” the rail-trail is certainly a close runner-up. Part transportation corridor, part park, the rail-trail has revolutionized the way America creates high-quality, car-free pathways for bicyclists, runners, walkers, equestrians, and more. It was only a few decades after railroad barons had run roughshod over America’s economy and politics that they began to shed nearly one hundred thousand miles of unneeded railroad corridor. At the same time, bicyclists were being so thoroughly pushed off ever-more-intimidating roadways they came close to extinction. Through political organizing and lawyerly grit, an unlikely, formerly marginalized advocacy arose, seized on seemingly worthless strips of land, and created a resource that is treasured by millions of Americans today for recreation, purposeful travel, tourism, conservation, and historical interpretation. From Rails to Trails is the fascinating tale of the rails-to-trails movement as well as a consideration of what the continued creation of rail-trails means for the future of Americans’ health, nonmotorized transportation networks, and communities across the country.

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Category : Economic development
Languages : en
Pages : 12

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Author: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Publisher: Wilderness Press
ISBN: 1643590863
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 390

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Explore 57 of the best rail-trails and other multiuse pathways in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into public multiuse trails. Level and accessible, these paths are ideal for a brisk fitness walk, bike ride, or stroll with the family. In Rail-Trails Mid-Atlantic, the experts from Rails-to-Trails Conservancy present the best of these routes, as well as other multiuse pathways, in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and West Virginia. Many rail-trails are paved and run through the most scenic parts of town. Others, such as the 34-mile Virginia Creeper National Recreation Trail, traverse dense forests, open fields, and lush waterways. Some explore the area’s history, like Maryland’s 13-mile Baltimore and Annapolis Trail. Tour the nation’s capital, visit the site of a historic Civil War battle, and enjoy the serenity of the rural countryside along the Mid-Atlantic’s many great pathways. Whether you’re on feet, wheels, or skates, you’ll love the variety in this collection of multiuse trails! Inside you’ll find: Informative descriptions written by rail-trail experts Detailed maps for every featured trail Driving directions to trailheads Icons indicating the activities that each trail can accommodate Information you can rely on from the official guide to rail-trails “You can now throw away all your self-help books on fighting depression, losing weight, toning muscles, finding something to do with your kids, and learning American history. Just use this guide, find a great trail—and enjoy!” —Peter Harnik, Director, Center for City Park Excellence, Trust for Public Land