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    "deck": "Anchorage is one of only 28 cities nationwide named a 2026 Trail Town by the International Mountain Bicycling Association.",
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    "body_md": "The International Mountain Bicycling Association named Anchorage a 2026 Trail Town, a designation held by only 28 cities nationwide. The honor recognizes Anchorage's more than 300 miles of trails, including the Tony Knowles Coastal Trail and singletrack through Kincaid Park.\n\nThe designation recognizes the city for building, maintaining, and celebrating its trail system year after year. It also positions Anchorage to attract more outdoor tourism dollars heading into the summer season.\n\nThe city recently updated its recreation plan to close gaps in the trail network. Planned work includes bridge replacements, tunnel fixes, and repaving projects across the municipality.\n\nFor residents and visitors alike, the recognition underscores that Anchorage, even as Alaska's largest city, remains built around its outdoor trail network.",
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        "q": "How many miles of trails does Anchorage have?"
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