Video: The Rock Island Trail

Missouri’s Rock Island rail corridor is being transformed into a 144‑mile state park trail, revitalizing rural towns with new recreation, tourism, and economic opportunities. The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) is collaborating with communities and local leaders to develop trail sections, preserve historic sites, and create a connected, scenic route through the heart of the state. This video highlights several charming communities along the trail corridor and the partners working to make the trail a reality.

Duration:

11 minutes, 41 seconds

Missouri’s Rock Island rail corridor is becoming a 144‑mile state park trail that revitalizes rural towns as NPS‑RTCA and local partners develop a connected, scenic route and showcase the communities bringing it to life.

Check out NPS-RTCA!

The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) supports locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the United States. NPS-RTCA assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers, and wildlife habitats, as well as creating outdoor recreation opportunities and programs that engage future generations in the outdoors.