For the Press:

This page is a resource for journalists to learn about Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's work to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.

Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has a host of experts that dedicate their lives to trails, trail building and advocacy. If you are a member of the media and need additional information or would like to speak with an expert please contact us:

RTC Media
202.974.5143
media@railstotrails.org

Press Releases:

12/05/2008	D.C. AREA TRAIL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Washington and Old Dominion Trail to Hall of Fame
11/17/2008	FIVE GREAT RAIL-TRAILS FOR THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Offers Selection of Perfect Rail-Trails for Turkey Weekend
11/06/2008	CALIFORNIA TRAIL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Bizz Johnson National Recreation Trail to Hall of Fame
11/05/2008	HOLIDAY GIFTS FOR THE TRAIL ENTHUSIAST IN YOUR LIFE: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Announces Our 2008 Gift Suggestions
10/20/2008	INVESTMENT IN BICYCLING AND WALKING WILL SAVE BILLIONS: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Releases Active Transportation for America Report to Congress, Rep. Oberstar
09/17/2008	GREAT RAIL-TRAILS FOR FALL FOLIAGE DESTINATIONS: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Offers Five Perfect Rail-Trails to Experience Fall's Colors
09/02/2008	WISCONSIN TRAIL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Elroy-Sparta State Trail to Hall of Fame
08/07/2008	RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY SUPPORTS ARMSTRONG TRAIL IN PA. SUPREME COURT: Files amicus brief, joined by Pa. Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
08/01/2008	CHICAGO-AREA TRAIL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Illinois Prairie Path to Hall of Fame
07/29/2008	MORE PEOPLE CYCLING THAN EVER, BUT WHERE CAN THEY DO IT SAFELY? Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Offers Online Trail-Finder
07/18/2008	DOCTOR WRITES UNUSUAL PRESCRIPTION: Daily Dose of Rail-Trail Exercise: Trend Emerges as Doctors Take Accreditation Course Prescribing Exercise on Rail-Trails
07/07/2008	RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY JOINS BRITA CLIMATE RIDE 2008 RTC commits to bicycle from NYC to D.C., raise awareness for climate change

06/10/2008	10 GREAT RAIL-TRAIL WAYS TO CELEBRATE JULY FOURTH
06/04/2008	NATIONAL BIKE/PED CAMPAIGN COMES TO CONNECTICUT: Join bike/ped experts on a bicycle ride to learn how a national campaign for federal funding could translate into big investments in Northeast communities
06/01/2008	BOSTON-AREA TRAIL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Names Minuteman Bikeway to Hall of Fame
05/21/2008	FIRST-EVER RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY DIGITAL PHOTO CHALLENGE UNDERWAY
05/12/2008	GOT THE GAS PRICE BLUES? TRY RAIL-TRAILS FOR AN ALTERNATIVE VACATION: Families across America turn to rail-trails for cheap, healthy Fun
05/07/2008	CELEBRATE BIKE-TO-WORK DAY THE RAIL-TRAIL WAY: Rail-trails offer an easy alternative to the road-wary bicyclist on Bike- to-Work Day
04/14/2008	CELEBRATE EARTH DAY ON A RAIL-TRAIL: Visit one of America's ultimate recycling projects!
04/01/2008	Tuxachanie National Recreation Trail: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Trail of the Month
03/18/2008	Celebrate Florida Bicycle Month with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy: Cut the ribbon, take a ride, and pledge to Burn Calories, Not Carbon!™
02/18/2008	DESIGN TO BEGIN FOR PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE CONNECTING RHODE ISLAND METRO STATION TO METROPOLITAN BRANCH
02/01/2008	SEATTLE-AREA TRAIL RECEIVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION
01/28/2008	RAILS-TO-TRAILS CONSERVANCY GIVES $2,400 TO GOFFSTOWN RAIL TRAIL
01/11/2008	RAILS-T0-TRAILS CONSERVANCY TO BENEFIT FROM PURCHASES AT ROCKVILLE WHOLE FOODS
06/27/2007	PITTSBURGH SCHOLARSHIP YOUTHS JOIN GREENWAY SOJOURN, JUNE 27-30
06/25/2007	GREAT ALLEGHENY PASSAGE TO RECEIVE 'HALL OF FAME' AWARD: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy announces first inductee to Rail-Trail Hall of Fame during Sojourn bike ride from D.C. to Pittsburgh.
06/20/2007	GREENWAY SOJOURN, JUNE 23-30, GRAND OPENING RIDE: Washington, D.C., to Pittsburgh path is now the nation's longest multi-purpose trail

Archived Press Releases