Category: trail travel

Biking the Empire State Trail from the Hudson Valley to New York City

Historic Walkway Over the Hudson near Poughkeepsie, NY

Biking the Empire State Trail doesn’t have to mean riding all 750 miles across New York. You can experience some of its best scenery on a much shorter trip. The section through the Hudson Valley and into New York City offers wooded rail trails, small towns, lakes and wetlands, the spectacular Walkway Over the Hudson, …

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Trail Travel With Kids

trail travel with kids

Planning Your Next Hiking & Biking Trip Outdoor Trips with Kids Trail travel with kids can turn into one of the most memorable experiences your family ever shares. Fresh air, wide-open spaces, and a break from screens can do wonders—but let’s be honest, taking kids on a hiking or biking trip isn’t always easy. The …

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Best Bike Trail Destinations

Best Trail Travel Destinations

The Netherlands: A Cyclist’s Dream Best Country for Bike Trails Ah, the thrill of cycling through diverse landscapes! A destination that offers a plethora of trails and scenic beauty is the perfect choice. Join us in our ongoing series about the best bike trail destinations in the world. One destination that tops our list of …

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New Trail Post Features for Active Travel & Trail Travel

active travel & trail travel information

New Trail Submission Features on Trailsnet.com What makes Trailsnet unique? We are one of the only trail websites that cater to active travelers and trail travel. As promised in yesterday’s post, today we’ll take at some of the new features on the Trailsnet Add a New Trail page. These new trail submission features are unique, …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2014/05/18/new-trail-post-features-active-travel-trail-travel/

Arthur Frommer Would Love Trailsnet

bike tours

Arthur Frommer Promotes Inexpensive Travel Since the mid-1950s, Arthur Frommer has been the champion of inexpensive travel and, for that, he’s my hero. His original travel guides touted Europe on $5 per day. He had to raise the daily rate over the years, but he has always introduced us to inexpensive vacations and affordable travel. …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2014/03/21/inexpensive-travel-on-trails/

Trail Tours and Trail Travel

trail tours & bike tours

What are Trail Tours? You’re probably familiar with the typical adventure travel model that involves riding bikes on roads, streets & byways. It is a very popular travel option for travelers who are bicycle enthusiasts but is quite different than trail tours. It offers exercise and camaraderie as well as a unique way to explore …

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Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2014/02/08/trail-tours-trail-travel/