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Located 20-miles downstream of Columbia, SC, Congaree National Park is home to the largest contiguous area of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the U.S. In addition to paddling the Congaree River Blue Trail, visitors can enjoy of 20 miles of hiking trails, camp, fish, watch birds, and study nature. - photo by Ron Ahle
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Congaree River Blue Trail is home to wildlife such as the great blue heron in this photo. On a trip down the blue trail paddlers are likely to encounter white tail deer, beaver, river otter, and the invasive feral hog. The federally endangered shortnose sturgeon is one of the many fish species that migrate from coastal waters to spawn in the river near Columbia. - photo by Jamie Mierau
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There is much to explore along the Congaree River Blue Trail, as this aerial photo shows. Starting near Columbia, the blue trail offers paddlers an urban adventure with opportunities to learn about the area’s history. - photo by Virginia Winn
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Another aerial photograph of the Congaree River Blue Trail. Continuing downstream, paddlers enter the Coastal Plain, known for its countless sandbars, high bluffs, and extensive floodplains. - photo by Virginia Winn
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This photo was taken at the dedication and inaugural paddle of the Congaree River Blue Trail in June 2007. This photo is of the start of the blue trail at the Gervais Street Bridge, which connects Columbia and West Columbia, SC. - photo by Ron Ahle
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Another photo of the Congaree River Blue Trail dedication and inaugural paddle. - photo by Ron Ahle
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June 2, 2007, National Trails Day, American Rivers and a coalition of diverse local organizations dedicated the Congaree River Blue Trail. - photo by Ron Ahle
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The Congaree River Blue Trail was designated a National Recreation Trail in 2008. - photo by Jamie Mierau
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Another photo of the Congaree River Blue Trail in Congaree National Park. - photo taken by Congaree National Park
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The coalition for the water trail includes Congaree National Park, Congaree Land Trust, Friends of the Congaree Swamp, River Alliance, SC Department of Natural Resources, and Coastal Conservation League - photo by Ron Ahle

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Tunnel Hill State Trail in Johnson County IL - photo by Jonathan Voelz, Johnson County Revitalization Corporation
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Tunnel Hill State Trail in Johnson County IL - photo by Jonathan Voelz, Johnson County Revitalization Corporation
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Rend Lake National Recreation Trail in Franklin County, IL - photo by Jonathan Voelz
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Rend Lake National Recreation Trail in Franklin County, IL - photo by Jonathan Voelz
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Rend Lake National Recreation Trail in Franklin County, IL - photo by Jonathan Voelz

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Rend Lake National Recreation Trail in Franklin County, IL - photo by Jonathan Voelz
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The Scout's National Recreation Trail in Abraham Lincoln State Park, North Dakota - photo from ND Parks and Recreation Department
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The Scout's National Recreation Trail in Abraham Lincoln State Park, North Dakota - photo from ND Parks and Recreation Department
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The Scout's National Recreation Trail in Abraham Lincoln State Park, North Dakota - photo from ND Parks and Recreation Department
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The Scout's National Recreation Trail in Abraham Lincoln State Park, North Dakota - photo from ND Parks and Recreation Department

 

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