Train tracks still run through the place where Anita, Indiana, was located. They are now used by the Indiana Rail Road. Google Maps has labeled a random, lonely field just west of Trafalgar “Anita.” ...

The story of a 60-year struggle to convert abandoned railroads into trails for cycling and walking. Edward Norton narrates the story of one of the most unlikely social movements in American history: ...

In 1963, Illinois naturalist May Watts, inspired by walking paths she’d seen in Britain, wrote a letter to the editor of the Chicago Tribune, suggesting converting a stretch of abandoned railroad into ...

Ohio’s hiking trails are beautiful. Showcasing the state’s natural beauty and diverse landscapes, these special routes always renew our appreciation for the Buckeye State. Yet there are a handful of ...

Arlyn Colby’s interest in western Wisconsin railroad history has resulted in "The Park Falls Line," his fifth book in a series about local abandoned branchline railroads. This 75-mile railroad in ...

SPRINGFIELD — The city has applied for a $300,000 state MassTrails grant to design the second segment of the long-planned walking and bicycle trail along the abandoned Highland Division Railroad.

Abandoned railroads hide stories—and engineering challenges. In this first episode, a determined builder designs a mini truck ...