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

When an abandoned railroad track gets a little TLC, it can transform into a historic, yet modern, piece of public infrastructure that encourages folks to spend some much-needed time outdoors. Since ...

New York's new Adirondack Rail Trail meanders through one of the state's most picturesque regions, crossing peaceful lakes and quaint towns with local eats.

From Rails to Trails explores how a passionate group of activists fought to transform railroad corridors into trails now ...

The Great American Rail-Trail will cross the entire country when completed, but one of the most epic sections has already opened in Washington state. Palouse Falls is one of many sites that can be ...

The story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: ...

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. — Rail trails are increasingly becoming go-to paths for recreationists looking to hike, bike or walk it out in the United States. And for New Yorkers looking to enjoy the great ...

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 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

There aren’t many places in Florida I haven’t been. I’ve been camping around the state since 1989, and for the past two years I've been hitting the road almost every weekend from October to March, ...

FALL RIVER — Four officers kitted out in shorts, body cameras and athletic versions of police uniform shirts rolled along the ...