Category: urban trails

The Joys of Urban Trails

Some of the most enjoyable trails in the world are found right within the boundaries of major cities. 5 Ideas for Enjoying Urban Trails

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Urban Trails of America

Mount vernon trail in washington dc

Greatest City Trails in America As part of our “America’s Best Trails” series, I’d like to highlight some of our great urban trails in today’s post. So often, when we think of trails, we picture mountains, streams and forests. And that’s a good thing. I grew up in Montana with a wilderness area literally out …

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Travelers Enjoy Bicycle Friendly Cities

Bike Friendly Communities for Active Travelers As a bicyclist, you are most likely aware of the fact that some places cater to those on two wheels, while others fall flat (no pun intended). If you plan on bringing your bike with you on your next trek, then it might help to know of the best places …

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About Trailsnet

The “about” page on the trailsnet website has been completely rewritten and revamped. Below is the text of the page so those of you blog readers can become more familiar with the website: about trailsnet.com – If you want to find a trail on the internet, trailsnet is the place to look. We have a …

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Fort Worth’s Trinity Trail an excellent urban trail

I hadn’t heard much about the Trinity Trail in Fort Worth, Texas. In fact, I had a difficult time finding information about it on the web. But what the heck, I was going to be in Dallas to watch my daughter in a cheerleading competition, so I figured I would find a couple good trails. …

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What it’s like to be a bike cop on the Capital Crescent Trail

Don’t take my word for it! That seems to be the theme of my last couple blogs. Today’s blog shows just how popular bicycle commuting has become on our nation’s urban trails. And I emphasize the word shows. The Capital Crescent Trail gets so much use that it needs a trained group of bicycle cops …

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