On Celebrate Trails Day, Rails to Trails
Conservancy calls on America to walk, bike and be active outside to
showcase the joy and impact of trails
WASHINGTON, April 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails to Trails Conservancy, the
nation's largest trail, walking and biking advocacy organization,
is calling on people across the country to get outside on trails
this spring to celebrate the many ways that trails and connected
trail networks bring joy and impact to people's lives. Central to
the organization's call to action is Celebrate Trails Day, hosted
on April 27, 2024, with hundreds of
events nationwide that serve to inspire more people to make trails,
walking and biking part of their everyday lives.
This spring, celebrate the many ways that
trails and connected trail networks bring joy and impact to
people's lives.
"There is unmatched potential in trail networks to make walking
and biking part of our everyday lives, unlocking all of the good
that happens when we are active outside, in the places where we
live," said Brandi Horton, RTC's
vice president of communications. "That's why RTC is uniting
everyone in a common appreciation for trails—and the impact of
connecting trails in our communities. Our time on the trail is so
much more than a day outside."
Here are five reasons to get outside on trails this spring, and
on Celebrate Trails Day, says RTC:
- It's one of the best seasons for outside adventures with milder
weather across the country—perfect for time on the trail. People
can find their perfect trail using RTC's free trail-finder app,
TrailLink.
- It's good for our bodies and the planet. Having spaces to
walk and bike near where you live makes it more likely
that you will be physically active, which is important for our
bodies and our minds. And, when we swap out short car trips for
walking and biking trips, we burn calories instead of
carbon!
- It can be a safe way to get around without a car. Currently,
people who walk and bike are increasingly likely to be seriously
injured or killed in crashes with cars and trucks. Connected
trail networks separate people from vehicles, making it a safer
transportation option for more people.
- It's the right time to let elected officials know that trails
matter to you. On Celebrate Trails Day and every day, our time on
the trail is an act of advocacy sending a message that trails
are important to people across the country. As Congress and local
officials make decisions about ways to invest infrastructure
resources, getting outside on the trail is an important way to
build support.
- There are more places to walk, bike and be
active outside than ever! With more than 41,000 miles
of multiuse trails—where you can walk, run, ride,
skate and more—and over 150 trail networks emerging, there are safe
places to walk, bike and be active outside in every single state
and hundreds of communities across the
country.
To find creative ideas for getting outside, photo and video
content for use with credit to RTC, reporters are encouraged
to visit RTC's Celebrate Trails Day website and follow
#CelebrateTrails on social media.
Celebrate Trails Day is the annual celebration of the spring
trail season, recognized on the fourth Saturday in April. The
national day of celebration is organized by Rails to Trails
Conservancy, the country's largest trails, walking and biking
organization—with a grassroots community more than 1 million
strong. RTC is dedicated to building a nation connected by trails,
reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk,
bike and be active outdoors. Follow #CelebrateTrails on social
media for updates and connect with RTC at
railstotrails.org and @railstotrails on
Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram.
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Brooks, patricia@matchmapmedia.com, 202.351.1757
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