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Trail Definition: What is a Trail?

trailsnet — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:36:45 +0000

How many miles of trails are there in the United States? I posed this question to the Trails and Greenways forum on Yahoo Groups. And the ensuing discussion was incredibly informative and eye-opening. The short answer to my question was, “Nobody knows for sure what the total trail mileage in the U.S.” However, I was …

Plan Your Next Trail Trip With MyCampMate.com

trailsnet — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:25:41 +0000

Finding a trail is the easy part. You just visit trailsnet.com trails page and the options are endless. But what about all those other pesky little details like finding lodging or supplies or a restaurant? Now that part is easy too with MyCampMate.com. Thanks to CEO Tyler Campbell and the rest of the MyCampMate staff, …

Bicycle Safety Tips from the Onion & Trailsnet

trailsnet — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:45:00 +0000

Bicycle safety-tips according to the Onion. If you’ve got a sense of humor, you’ll enjoy the tips. If not, please refrain from clicking on the link at the beginning of this blog post. Either way, remember that the tips are offered tongue-in-cheek, so don’t take them too seriously… Bicycle Tips According to Trailsnet …however, one …

Support Recreational Trails Program

trailsnet — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 02:13:25 +0000

We are very pleased that Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has agreed to introduce an amendment to MAP-21 that will continue the RTP as a stand-alone program with its own funding. The amendment is expected to be introduced this week – so the time for action is now. If this amendment is approved, then the RTP should be …

Recommended Trail: Longleaf Trace Rail Trail

trailsnet — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:28:29 +0000

Longleaf Trace Trail in Southern Mississippi One of the most convenient trailheads in America is that of the Longleaf Trace Trail in Mississippi. Not only is there ample parking at the trailhead, but there is also a great bike rental shop with a variety of bicycle types including recumbents. Trail riders can also find biking …

Cycle Skates Prove Personal Transportation Vehicles Aren’t New

trailsnet — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:46:28 +0000

Save Our Trails

trailsnet — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:36:59 +0000

Our trails are in danger… serious danger. Under the currently proposed transportation legislation, nearly all funding for trails will be completely wiped out. So Rails to Trails Conservancy and other trail groups are making valiant efforts to support two amendments that will reinstate most trail funding. Please support trails by visiting the following website, then …

Alliance for Biking & Walking

trailsnet — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:07:18 +0000

Colorado Bicycle Summit: Where do We Go from Here? As I have detailed in the past two blog entries, I was overwhelmed, in a great way, by all the presenters at the Colorado Bicycle Summit. I learned not only an abundance of information but also enjoyed a positive revelation; There are many other people out …

Colorado Bicycle Summit: Part II

trailsnet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:14:57 +0000

Trails were mentioned frequently during the 2012 Bicycle Summit, & I was pleased to hear how strongly this biking community embraced the concept of bike trails and their importance to the cycling community. Some of the trail-related highlights and quotes from the conference include: Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper spoke highly of trails and their role …

Colorado Bicycle Summit

trailsnet — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:28:58 +0000

I just spent the last two days in Denver, Colorado where I attended the Colorado Bicycle Summit.Over the next few days, I will highlight information from the bike summit in the trailsnet blog. Some of the information is specific to Colorado, but much of it is of national bicycling interest and national trails interest. Let …