Beginning in the 1960s, the rails-to-trails movement has sought to turn the abandoned routes of former train lines into paths for people to enjoy on foot or by bicycle. They offer a perfect way to get ...

It was once a busy branch of the Long Island Rail Road. Now, coyotes prowl one of New York City’s last wild places. What will it become next? Credit... Supported by By Christopher Maag Photographs by ...

A quick Google search online for “Rainbow Rails Olympia” will lead to images of an abandoned railroad track painted with the colors of the rainbow located near downtown. The bright train tracks have ...