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posted Mar 26, 2018

Bailey's Woods National Recreation Trail, Oxford, Mississippi

Bailey's Woods Trail connects the University Museum at the University of Mississippi to Rowan Oak, William Faulkner's residence in Oxford, MS.


posted Mar 26, 2018

Great Western National Recreation Trail, Iowa

A key connection between urban Des Moines and the surrounding rural landscape, this 16.5-mile scenic rail-trail offers trail users the opportunity to journey through Iowa history.


posted Mar 26, 2018

Des Moines River Water Trail (North Section), Polk County, Iowa

The 400 mile long Des Moines River Water Trail that runs from Estherville to the Mississippi River, is an extremely scenic stream. There are two trail sections - the North Section (Cottonwood to Birdland Park Access) and the South Section (Harriet St. to Yellow Banks).


posted Mar 26, 2018

Delphi Historic National Recreation Trail, Indiana

Trails have been integrated into this historic community using canal towpaths, stream corridors, and abandoned railroads.


posted Mar 26, 2018

Rivergreenway, Fort Wayne and New Haven, Indiana

This 23-mile linear park within the cities of Fort Wayne and New Haven in Allen County, IN is located along the banks of the St. Marys, St. Joseph, and Maumee Rivers.


posted Mar 26, 2018

Cardinal Greenway National Recreation Trail, Indiana

This 30-mile long rail trail is the state's longest linear park.


posted Mar 26, 2018

B-Line Trail, Bloomington, Indiana

The B-Line Trail, created from a former railway corridor, extends a total of 3.1 miles from the east side of Adams Street through downtown Bloomington and the former railroad switch yard to the north side of Country Club Drive.


posted Mar 26, 2018

Tunnel Hill State Rail Trail, Illinois

A 543-foot long tunnel gave the nearby town its name, and now the National Recreation trail.


posted Mar 26, 2018

Rend Lake National Recreation Trail, Illinois

In addition to providing hiking, biking, and fishing opportunities, this meandering trail extends over 19 miles of Southern Illinois lakeside terrain.


posted Mar 26, 2018

Kaskaskia River Confluence Trail, Illinois

The US Army Corps of Engineers manages the Kaskaskia River Confluence Trail which provides access to the shoreline at the confluence of the Kaskaskia and Mississippi Rivers.