I got so excited this week reading my issue of Rails to Trails Magazine, that I decided to buck the schedule and write about the Rail Trails this week.
Here's a bit about the Rails to Trails Conservancy:
Twenty-five years ago, on February 1, 1986, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) opened its doors. At the time, only a few hundred miles of rail-trail existed in all of America. In the years since, we've helped create more than 1,600 rail-trails, totaling nearly 20,000 miles of rail-trail and representing all 50 states. What began as an interesting concept has become a national movement enjoyed by tens of millions of people every year. Like the railroads before them, these trails have transformed the American landscape and touched countless communities, from rural whistle stops to metropolitan centers.
I encourage you all to check out the Rails to Trails Conservancy website, and join up!
