Category: trail information

Winter Snowshoe Trails

Snowshoers pose for picture.

Trails are to Boulder, Colorado what beaches are to Honolulu, Hawaii. Ubiquitous, popular, and greatly enjoyed. But there is one major difference that can be summarized in one word: winter. In Hawaii, winter means a couple degrees cooler with water temperatures that are a bit less comfortable but still inviting. But in Colorado, winter means …

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Self-pumping Bicycle Tire?

Imagine never having to pump air into your bike tire again. According to the CEO of PumpTire, you can stop imagining & start purchasing. I’m not an engineer, so I don’t know for sure whether this will work or not, but it sure sounds like a nice concept. Have a look at the PumpTire process …

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Trail Mapping Websites

If you’re looking for a great trail, you will find an incredible selection of trail-mapping websites available. Not only do these sites allow you to map your own bike ride, trail run, or hike, they also allow you to access trail information provided by other users. Following is a briefly annotated list of trail mapping …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/07/16/trail-mapping-websites/

Trailsnet profile page from USA Today

Trails are the answer. Here are the questions: How can we improve our fitness? What is an environmentally-friendly vacation idea? How do we promote family togetherness? What’s a great way to discover new travel destinations? What’s a great vacation idea for individuals, couples, and groups? Where can I go to locate trails? trailsnet.com What type of …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/06/07/trailsnet-profile-page-from-usa-today/

Celebrate National Trails Day

trails are for everyone Today is National Trails Day! Since 1993, we have celebrated the first Saturday in June as National Trails Day. If it was up to me, this day would trump every other holiday. We’d launch fireworks, open presents, eat turkey, and hide trail eggs. But it’s not up to me, so how …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/06/04/celebrate-national-trails-day/

Minnesota Trails On Top

Last year, we sent out special congratulations to Wisconsin for their great biking trails. This year, we’ve chosen Minnesota to receive the trail award. Minnesota gets our trail kudos for the following reasons: American Trails elected Minnesota as the Best Trails State last year. Minnesota has more miles of paved trails than any other state. …

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