Category: America’s trails

US 36 Bikeway: Boulder to Denver? Update

sign on US 36 bikeway

Trail Signage is Very Good From what I could see, the US 36 Bikeway is nearly complete. That’s part of the good news. The other good news is that  the trail is very well marked with clear signs pointing the way to Boulder & Denver. The trail also goes beyond Sheridan Blvd. now too. So …

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Great Plains Trail Featured in Bootprints

Long-distance Trail The worlds of hiking and biking are mainly set in the mountains. I’m not exactly sure why that is, but hopefully hikers and bikers will discover that America has an amazing ecosystem unlike that found anywhere else in the world. Oh sure, our mountains are beautiful, but nearly every continent and country has …

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Health Benefits of Living Near Open Space/Rail Trails

Many studies have shown that living near open spaces (such as those provided by rail trails) is beneficial to your health. Specifically, a study done in the Netherlands that examined medical records showed that those who lived close to “green spaces” were a third less likely to have anxiety disorders. Bear Creek Trail is an …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/02/28/health-benefits-of-living-near-open-spacerail-trails/