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“Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with us, or we find it not.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “Where’s Waldo?” – Mrs. Emerson
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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 …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/22/trail-definition-what-is-a-trail/
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, …
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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 …
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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 …
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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2012/02/13/support_trails/
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 …
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