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A marvelous history. . . . This book tells a unique American tale--from deep in the heartland to New York City and Seattle--that will surprise and astonish you. --Ray LaHood, former U.S. secretary of transportation and former congressman A spellbinding tale of the history of the rails-to trails movement, . . . Harnik's book gives us the inspiring story of local grit overcoming great odds for the changing benefit of all. --Charles N. Marshall, former officer of Conrail and Genesee & Wyoming railroads Peter Harnik captures the history of a movement that has provided so many pathways for people to commute, recreate, and enjoy nature. . . . I hope this story will inspire emerging generations to recognize the rights-of-way for future projects that benefit our communities. --Sally Jewell, former U.S. secretary of the interior and former CEO of REI

Peter Harnik captures the history of a movement that has provided so many pathways for people to commute, recreate, and enjoy nature. . . . I hope this story will inspire emerging generations to recognize the rights-of-way for future projects that benefit our communities. --Sally Jewell, former U.S. secretary of the interior and former CEO of REI--Sally Jewell A marvelous history. . . . This book tells a unique American tale--from deep in the heartland to New York City and Seattle--that will surprise and astonish you. --Ray LaHood, former U.S. secretary of transportation and former congressman--Ray LaHood A spellbinding tale of the history of the rails-to trails movement, . . . Harnik's book gives us the inspiring story of local grit overcoming great odds for the changing benefit of all. --Charles N. Marshall, former officer of Conrail and Genesee & Wyoming railroads--Charles N. Marshall

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Peter Harnik is cofounder of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and founder of the Center for City Park Excellence at the Trust for Public Land. He is the author of Urban Green: Innovative Parks for Resurgent Cities and Inside City Parks as well as a former editor of both Environmental Action magazine and Trailblazer quarterly.  

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