Kevin

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Jan 24 2013

Electric Bike Trailer for Kids and…

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RideKick Introduces Electric Bike Trailer for Kids The folks from RideKick have come up with another great idea. First they came up with the electric bike trailer that turns any bike into an electric bike. Now they have come up with a kid bike trailer that is also an electric. So now, you can take …

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Jan 22 2013

Notify Someone When You Hit the Trails

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Stay Found is First Trail Rule “When you’re going out for a trail hike, trail run, backpacking trip or bike ride, you should always let someone know where you’re’ going and when you expect to be back, especially when you’re going on a solo adventure.” Said the world’s biggest hypocrite. I’d say about half the …

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Jan 21 2013

Rails With Trails Movement

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Add Trails Alongside New Railroad Lines Some things just make a lot of sense. I’m all in favor of adding new rail lines. But as long as they’re building those lines, it makes perfect sense to build trails alongside them. And I’m not the only one who feels that way. There’s a national group that …

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Jan 20 2013

Is Damascus, Virginia the Real Trail Town?

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Seven Trails, One Town Many towns call themselves “Trail Town USA.” But for my money, Damascus, Virginia has a pretty good claim to the title. For one thing, seven major trails come together in Damascus. Six of those trails come together in the parking lot of Mojoes Trailside Coffee House. Can you imagine the stories …

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Jan 18 2013

Trail Hiking & Backpacking Boost Creativity

Trails Versus Tech: Trails Win Recent research shows that backpackers scored 50% better on creativity tests after spending four days on the trail disconnected from electronic gadgets. WebMD article reveals that connecting to nature and disconnecting from electrical distractions provides a pretty significant boost in creative juices. Is there no end to the ways that …

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Jan 16 2013

Trail Classes Offered By Ontario Trails Council

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School of Trails How would you like to major in trails at college? Where do I sign up? Since I’ve already got my quota of degrees, it’s too late for me. But if you’re interested in a trails education program, the Ontario Trails Council has just the syllabus for you. Ontario Trails Training and Education …

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