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Recent Examples of towpath
Bonus: in early October, the New England aster wildflower blooms purple along the towpath trail, where in the 1800s mules pulled boats up and down the Erie Canal.
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
Cyclists can pedal along the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage or the 185-mile towpath at C & O Canal Historic National Park.
—Donna M. Owens, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023
From scenic walks on a towpath to intense treks on high-incline trails, taking the proper gear with you will keep you prepared for unexpectedly long days, temperature changes, and inclement weather.
—Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
Those interested in American history will flip for Washington Crossing Historic Park and the Old Barracks Museum, while nature lovers should bring their bikes for a ride along the D&R Canal towpath, now a paved multi-use trail along the water’s edge.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2021
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Graham Averill, Outside Online, 16 Sep. 2024
Cyclists can pedal along the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage or the 185-mile towpath at C & O Canal Historic National Park.
—Donna M. Owens, Baltimore Sun, 31 Aug. 2023
From scenic walks on a towpath to intense treks on high-incline trails, taking the proper gear with you will keep you prepared for unexpectedly long days, temperature changes, and inclement weather.
—Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
Those interested in American history will flip for Washington Crossing Historic Park and the Old Barracks Museum, while nature lovers should bring their bikes for a ride along the D&R Canal towpath, now a paved multi-use trail along the water’s edge.
—Emily Pennington, Outside Online, 26 Aug. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for towpath
Noun
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The match concluded a wild road trip that saw Sporting play three road matches in eight days.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2025
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The Antelope Slot Canyon Tours bus could be seen on one side of the road across from a totaled sedan on the same side of the road.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Trump arrived by Marine One helicopter as more than 100 protesters at the Trump National Golf Club crowded along the edge of the parking lot along the street.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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Stately homes line streets, and small businesses dot the downtown.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has been investigating collisions involving Tesla's full self-driving (FSD) advanced driver assistance software in reduced roadway visibility conditions since October.—
Akash Sriram,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The strong currents from flash floods can pull drivers off roadways.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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In another update at 6:09 p.m., the CHP said all lanes had reopened.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
29 May 2025
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On the road - Drive in the middle lanes and stay on high ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 May 2025
Noun
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The two facilities take up a city block along St. Charles Avenue, the thoroughfare famous for its streetcars, Mardi Gras parades and Queen Anne mansions.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
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The property adjacent to 159th Street, a major thoroughfare in the village, is now zoned for commercial development, but the village hasn’t seen any interest from potential businesses in part due to its shallow depth from 159th Street and two existing ponds, village documents said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Cruise remote trails and rock crawl through iconic routes like one to the hydroelectric power plant at Bridal Veil Falls and Ophir Pass to Alta Lakes and Ghost Town.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
23 May 2025
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And earlier this week, Italy enacted a law that removes the route to citizenship through great-grandparents.—
Olesya Dmitracova,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Noun
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From the street, a red brick walkway flanked by drought-tolerant landscaping leads to the front door.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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In the video footage, Jeffrey is seen riding from the schoolyard toward the walkway on a scooter, police said.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
13 May 2025
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And in Sri Lanka, the hotel group Resplendent Ceylon has formalized a network of 14 footpaths that cut through forests and tea fields.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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The city’s roads and walkways are steep, bisected by narrow footpaths, all displaying wares or services for sale.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
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“Towpath.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/towpath. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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