This video shows the tremendous importance of fathers in the lives of their daughters. So all you present, past, and future dads, this one is for you. Happy Father’s Day; you’re important.
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Jun 14 2011
Mountain Bike Trail Guide Featured This Week
Mountain bike fans rejoice. This weeks trail-of-the-week is Boulder’s Heil Valley Ranch Trails as featured in the new Everytrail guide.
Heil Ranch may be one of the best intermediate mountain bike trails around. Technically, there is no trail called Heil Ranch Trail. It is a series of trails including Wapiti Trail, Ponderosa Loop trail, and Lichen Trail.
The reason I have such high praise for this trail is the thought and planning that went into it. As I have mentioned before, I’m not the mountain biker that I used to be. About the same time I realized I was mortal, my knees started complaining about the stresses of rigorous hill climbing. The combination of those two factors caused me to rethink my frequent forays into the tortuous roller-coasters of the hills.
But every once in a while, I like to explore a mountain bike trail or two. And that’s exactly what I did this weekend. I rode one trail on Friday and another on Sunday. And they were both awesome; I never went over the handlebars once.
Check out the Heil Ranch Everytrail Guide to see some pictures of the ride and directions to the trailhead. I’d like to hear what others think. Am I just a sentimental old fool who remembers taking my students on this trail a few years ago or is it actually as awesome as I perceive it. If you’ve ever ridden Heil Ranch, send me your thoughts/comments.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/06/14/mountain-bike-trail-guide-featured-this-week/
Jun 11 2011
Get Outdoors and Find a Trail
Today is National Get Out Doors Day.
To celebrate, the U.S. Forest Service will waive the day-use fees associated with many recreation sites or amenities on national forests nationwide . Just think of all the trails you can explore, and it won’t cost you a dime.
So if $ was an excuse to keep you away from the great outdoors, now’s your chance to throw caution to the wind and visit one of your national forests.
See you there!!
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/06/11/get-outdoors-and-find-a-trail/
Jun 07 2011
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?
What type of information can I discover on trailsnet.com?
- Locate trails by state.
- Find trail photos.
- View a brief description of trail information.
- View detailed information about trails.
- Find trail maps.
- Enjoy daily blogs with information, opinions, and details about trails.
Is there another great website to locate trail information, trail maps, and trail pictures?
- Everytrail includes trail guides and trail trips for worldwide trails.
How can I locate trails by state
- Visit the trailsnet trail locator for an extensive list of trails organized by state.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/06/07/trailsnet-profile-page-from-usa-today/
Jun 06 2011
Trailsnet wins in American Trails Website Contest
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| trailsnet wins American Trails award |
Trailsnet Chosen in Personal Website Category
There it is, on page 30 of the Spring 2011 American Trails magazine.
Under the Personal Website category, you’ll find trailsnet as the award winning site.
This has been a very good year for trailsnet in the awards category. This is the third award and counting.
But most important, we’re getting the word out about all the great trails in the U.S. and beyond.
Thanks for your support, and I hope to see you continuing to read the trailsnet blog and using the trailsnet website.
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/06/06/trailsnet-wins-in-american-trails-website-contest/
Jun 05 2011
The Bike Speech
Who says learning to ride your bike isn’t a big thing? Don’t tell that to this little guy. He is swelling with pride and excitement, as well he should be. Now just think of all the trails he can ride:
Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2011/06/05/the-bike-speech/