California's ambitious project to convert a stretch of abandoned railroad into a 300-mile walking and biking trail, the Great Redwood Trail, aims to connect Marin County to Humboldt's redwoods. This endeavor could create the nation's longest rail-trail, yet it has faced opposition from Indigenous communities. Reporter Sam Anderson highlights the resurfacing of historical pains associated with the original railroad, built over a century ago, and the complexities surrounding its legacy, as some view it as a means of colonial encroachment rather than simply a recreational initiative.
The proposal for the Great Redwood Trail aims to transform abandoned railway into a 300-mile long pathway, but encounters strong opposition from some Indigenous groups.
While the Great Redwood Trail promises opportunities for recreation and tourism, it also stirs up historical grievances related to land dispossession and trauma.
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