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Find the Best Trail Books on Trailsnet

trail tours & bike tours

Trail Books for Kids and Adults Welcome to the latest feature on Trailsnet.com. Now you can find and purchase your favorite trail books right here on the internet’s best trail website. Whether you’re looking for books about bike paths, books about through hiking or kid’s books about fun on the trail, check out these fun …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2018/09/13/find-the-best-trail-books-on-trailsnet/

New Zealand Hiking Trails

The Best Family-Friendly Hiking and Walking Trails in New Zealand Walking in nature is the perfect way to spend a family holiday. Not only is it a chance to reconnect with the natural world and teach the kids about the wilderness, but it’s also a fantastic way to get your family active. The best part …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2018/07/18/new-zealand-hiking-trails/

Great Plains Trail Newsletter

newsletter for Great Plains Trail Alliance

First Newsletter for the Great Plains Trail Alliance Exciting events are happening with the Great Plains Trail Alliance including their first official newsletter. To view the June 2018 Great Plains Trail Newsletter, please click on the link below. June_2018_GPTA_newsletter SaveSave

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2018/06/11/great-plains-trail-newsletter/

Thru-Hiking The Great Plains Trail

picture of first Great Plains Trail thru hiker

Luke Jordan Completes Great Plains Trail Through Hike Luke Jordan, also known as Strider, was the first person to complete a thru-hike of the Great Plains Trail. Now he is giving back to the Great Plains Trail community through his service on the GPTA Board of Directors and an upcoming speaking tour. Bio of Luke …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2018/03/17/thru-hiking-great-plains-trail/

Hiking With Children

family hiking trail

Hiking With Children: Hitting the Trail with Kids On a first glance going camping with children seems like a scary proposition. Everything goes wrong and the adventurous parents often end up looking like irresponsible idiots. But is that actually true? Is it actually that dangerous to go out on the open road and the forest …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2018/01/24/hiking-with-children/

Electric Bike Trail Etiquette

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Trail Etiquette: E-Bikes As electric bikes become increasingly durable, lighter in weight, and more powerful, they are becoming a popular form of transportation. Thanks to e-bike kits, riders have the chance to cross greater distances than ever before. While this is great for commuting to work and avoiding traffic, many riders are taking their e-bikes …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2017/12/01/electric-bike-trail-etiquette/