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Discover How Abandoned Rail Lines Transform Into Beautiful Rail-Trails

Posted on January 26, 2024

by Megan Wells

The transformation of busy railways into serene multiuse trails is a fascinating chapter in transportation history. Rail-trails, or paths created along abandoned railroad tracks, are a beautiful testament to sustainable living and community connectivity. Rail-trails turn vacant spaces into bustling pathways for hikers, walkers, cyclists, and...

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Best Rail-Trails of Minnesota

Posted on July 5, 2016

by Tanya Twerdowsky

Of the more than 1,900 rail-trails across the United States, 70 are located in the state of Minnesota, known for one of the best developed and diverse trail networks in the country and second among states in total rail-trail mileage. Built on unused, former railroad corridors, these trails...