Tell Us... In July, we asked you to tell us how you beat the heat and stay cool on rail-trails in the summer. Whether you use your local pathways for exercise, relaxation, commuting or just plain fun, take a look at how these trail lovers have found ways to stay comfortable and safe no matter how hard their thermometers are working. Next Month... If you had the opportunity, what you would like to say to the next president of the United States about the importance of trails, walking and bicycling? If you could tell him one thing that makes your community pathways so valuable, what would it be? Tell us what you'd say! In the Winter 2009 issue of Rails to Trails magazine, RTC will be running an "Open Letter to the New President" detailing our goals and recommendations for the next administration about the future of transportation. Selected "Tell Us" essays will accompany the open letter in the magazine. E-mail Karl at karl@railstotrails.org to share your voice.

Show Us... What It's Like to Be a Kid Again! We've started a new Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Flickr group and we'd like you to join! We'll be posting new themes periodically so head on over and check it out. The latest theme is The Childhood Joys of Trails, Walking and Biking. Remember getting ready to ride your bike to school for the first time? Or taking your brand new kick scooter out with the neighborhood kids? How about the first time you took a horse out on the trail? Well, they say a picture is worth a thousands words and we want to see yours. Add your photos that show us the childhood joys of trails, walking and biking to our group and tag each with ChildhoodJoys-RTC08. Also, thanks to those of you that participated in the 2008 Digital Photo Challenge. Stay tuned for results and a list of winners.

Burn Calories, Not Carbon!™: When you choose to walk and bike you're burning more calories and less carbon. It's good for you and the planet. Take the pledge! Walk and bike more. Drive less.

Seven Things You Can Do to Support the Rail-Trail Movement: As a rail-trail user you are already supporting the movement. Check out this easy guide to find out other steps you can take.