Fall 2022

COVER STORY 08 Redefining a Region Eventually spanning 600 miles and comprising 45 trails, Great Rivers Greenway’s burgeoning River Ring is redefining neighborhood connectivity, outdoor life and commerce in the St. Louis region, while reconnecting people to a city’s forgotten history.

By Cory Matteson

14 Legacy of a Hometown Hero Part of our History Along the Great American Rail-Trail ® coverage, this feature explores the legacy of Sgt. Sator Sanchez, a decorated World War II serviceman whose heroism is honored by the Mexican-American

18 2022 Rail-Trail Champion For her leadership in generating support for trails throughout the Hoosier State, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy has designated State Rep. Carey Hamilton as the 2022 Doppelt Family Rail-Trail Champion. Learn more about Rep. Hamilton’s efforts to help complete Indiana’s statewide trail network.

22 Natural Attraction At 45.8 miles, the Razorback Regional Greenway—which is made up of 22 distinct trails—spans a large portion of Northwest Arkansas, connecting the hubs of Bentonville and Fayetteville with the region’s growing suburban communities and popular outdoor amenities.

community of Joliet, Illinois, where he was born and raised.

By Ashley Stimpson

By Erica Sweeney

By Cory Matteson

Left // I Support Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Thresa Giles and Albert Grant (Florida) Left // From the Staff/Featured Letter to the Editor 02 // Point of View 03 // RTC Quarterly Report 04 // Emerging Rail-Trails West Rail Trail (Texas) 06 // Best Of Great American Rail-Trail Adventure With the Traverses 19 // A View From ... The 2022 Rail-Trail Hall of Fame Inductee: The Eastern Trail (Maine) 27 // Destination Gateway to Glacier Trail (Montana) 30 // Community Connections Casper Rail Trail + Platte River Trail (Wyoming) 32 // Trail Moments Swapping a Car for a Bike (Washington, D.C.) Inside Back Cover // Featured Map Great Rivers Greenway River Ring (St. Louis)

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