Rail-Trails = Sustainable Tourism

Researchers from New Zealand and Austrailia expound on the many wonderful characteristics of rail-trails.  Dr. Ariann Reis and Carla Jellum of the University of Otago just released a study on rail-trails and tourism.  The key finding "The relatively low development and maintenance costs associated with rail trails, the educational opportunities available due to historical significance of some railway lines and the potential for community involvement can be considered significant facilitators for the development of a a strong tourism product based on rail trails.  For more information continue reading here.