From the now-complete Adirondack Rail Trail to the ever-popular Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, these are our top rail trails to ...

The Rail-Trail Council of NEPA will host “Trek the D&H and Surrounds,” a benefit ride on the D&H Rail-Trail, on Sunday, Sept. 21, beginning at 9 a.m. The event will start at the Forest City trailhead ...

On a shaded section of the Adirondack rail trail near Lake Clear, a group of about 60 people gathered on Monday, many with their helmets and bikes. DEC interim commissioner Sean Maher stepped up to ...

This organized ride covers up to 126 miles, with steep climbs and drastic downhills along the way. So prepare for a thrilling trek—one that’s not necessarily for the inexperienced or those looking for ...

It’s been a while since train travel was the primary mode of transportation in the U.S. No wonder abandoned railroad corridors are being reinvigorated as scenic paths for cycling, jogging and walking ...

WESTFIELD — The 14th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride is taking place Wednesday, May 24, at 5:30 p.m. This event is open for cyclists of all abilities and all ages to join Mayor Michael McCabe and the Friends ...

Hand-drawn map of the Adirondack Rail Trail, by Nancy Bernstein. The Adirondack Rail Trail has drawn a steady stream of users since opening up to the public. Mark Hoffschneider rides the Adirondack ...

Regular readers probably already know that my sweetheart Marilyn and I are big fans of riding rail trails on our fat-tire tandem bicycle. Riding a rail trail is really the perfect bare ground outing ...

Just east of Boulder lies an out-of-service rail line owned by the Regional Transportation District, the very organization that famously has yet to deliver on its promise of passenger rail to the city ...

Note: The following story was originally slated to publish the week of July 9, 2023, until massive flooding in Vermont caused an estimated $11 million worth of damage to the new, $31 million Lamoille ...