Kevin

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C & O Canal Towpath trail

I thought I would have finished my C & O Canal Towpath trail web page by now, but it’s taking me longer than I thought. Sorry ’bout that. The east side of the Big Savage Tunnelon the C & O Canal Towpath Trail in Maryland Anyway, I do have the pictures, a brief description, and …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/10/c-o-canal-towpath-trail/

Tammany Trace trail

This video is to help users of the Tammany Trace trail, in Covington, Louisiana find the trailhead. It’s a little difficult if you’re not familiar w/ the trail or the town of Covington.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/08/tammany-trace-trail/

Jill Outside: As if cycling wasn’t hard enough

I happened across this blog while reading another trail/bike blog. Jill has some interesting information on her blog including an opportunity to buy her book. She has some great blog entries, awesome photos, and links to other blogs & websites of interest to those of us into bikes, trails, & active travel. Jill Outside: As …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/08/jill-outside-as-if-cycling-wasnt-hard-enough/

Ohio Bikeways website

I rarely get the chance to browse the web for other trail-related websites, even though I should probably do it more often. However, when I do, I’m always impressed by the great sites out there. My most recent find is the Ohio Bikeways website. It is very nicely organized and has fantastic information about trails …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/07/ohio-bikeways-website/

Western Maryland Rail Trail

You know the old joke, “I went to the fights and a hockey game broke out?” This picture was taken in September, afew weeks before the best fall colorson the Western Maryland Rail Trail. Okay, this blog has little to do w/ that; but I headed east to ride the C & O Canal Towpath …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/05/western-maryland-rail-trail/

Obesity rate directly related to trail access?

Yesterday’s headline was that Boulder, Colorado ranked #1 in the nation for bicycle commuting. In other words, more people, per capita, bike to work/school in Boulder than anywhere else in the United States. I am sure that has something to do with the great network of trails, such as the Boulder Creek Path, found within …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/03/obesity-rate-directly-related-to-trail-access/