Sierra Taxonomy | Sierra Club

Creating Outdoor Space for All

How a grassroots movement transformed former railroad land into trails for public use

By Andrew Sharp December 2, 2025

In this story: Transit to Trails, inspiring connections outdoors, outdoor recreation, Outdoors for All, activism

With trains and shuttles and planning, you can leave the car keys at home

By Erin Gifford July 18, 2024

In this story: Transit to Trails, public transit

Ditch your car and take transit to the trails of the Sierra Nevada

By Carmen Kohlruss April 20, 2024

In this story: Transit to Trails, national parks, public transit

From Idaho to Alabama to Maine, adventure outdoors without taking a single car ride or plane trip

By Robert Annis April 7, 2024

In this story: Transit to Trails, hiking, camping, biking, public transit

Climate activists need vacations too

By Cynthia Kaufman August 9, 2023

In this story: public transit, travel, Transit to Trails

These fall foliage destinations can be reached sans airplanes or automobiles

By Cassandra Brooklyn September 21, 2021

In this story: forests, Transit to Trails, public transit

Flights too climate-costly? Embrace “rails to trails” travel.

By Cassandra Brooklyn June 9, 2021

In this story: Transit to Trails, public transit, biking