Oct 13 2010

American Trails National Symposium

Although a symposium may sound like a cross between a symphony and a gymnasium, in the case of the 2010 American Trails Symposium, it is actually a very worthwhile gathering of like-minded trail-enthusiasts.

official logo for
the 2010 American
Trails Symposium

One of these years, trailsnet will make their presence known at this important, annual event. But in the meantime, we were one of the sponsors last year and are sponsors once again this year. (at the Carolina Wren level, no less)

I’m not sure if being a non-attending sponsor is like being a bridesmaid  & never a bride, but I suspect it’s even worse, since I have no desire to be a bride but would love to attend the symposium. (There’s that word again.)

This year’s symposium (-: is in Chattanooga, which is even more fun to say than symposium. If that is located near the Chattahoochee River, then we’ll have a trifecta of fun words.

If you are a trail enthusiast and want to be promoted to a trail “mover and shaker” then you should plan to attend this Chattanooga symposium near the Chattahoochee River. How can you not have fun?

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/13/american-trails-national-symposium/

Oct 11 2010

trail blogs?

Colorful autumn leaves adorn this
 impressionistic trail artwork.

Has anyone run across any great trail blogs out there?


I have been looking and can’t find very many of them. I’ve found a few bicycle blogs and some specialized blogs like recumbent bikes and road bikes; but blogs about trails or, more specifically, bicycle trails seem to be pretty scarce.


I’d love some feedback / comments from my blog followers regarding trail blogs. I’d love to subscribe to a couple informative blogs on the subject. 


Please either send me an email or add a comment (below) if you know of any good trail blogs.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/11/trail-blogs/

Oct 10 2010

C & O Canal Towpath trail

I thought I would have finished my C & O Canal Towpath trail web page by now, but it’s taking me longer than I thought. Sorry ’bout that.

The east side of the Big Savage Tunnel
on the C & O Canal Towpath Trail in Maryland

Anyway, I do have the pictures, a brief description, and the vital trail statistics up, so take a look at my C & O Canal Towpath trail web page and let me know what you think. It was a great ride, and I highly recommend this bike path to those of you who want a long bike ride or an even longer hiking trail.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/10/c-o-canal-towpath-trail/

Oct 08 2010

Tammany Trace trail

This video is to help users of the Tammany Trace trail, in Covington, Louisiana find the trailhead. It’s a little difficult if you’re not familiar w/ the trail or the town of Covington.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/08/tammany-trace-trail/

Oct 08 2010

Jill Outside: As if cycling wasn’t hard enough

I happened across this blog while reading another trail/bike blog. Jill has some interesting information on her blog including an opportunity to buy her book. She has some great blog entries, awesome photos, and links to other blogs & websites of interest to those of us into bikes, trails, & active travel.

Jill Outside: As if cycling wasn’t hard enough

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/08/jill-outside-as-if-cycling-wasnt-hard-enough/

Oct 07 2010

Ohio Bikeways website

I rarely get the chance to browse the web for other trail-related websites, even though I should probably do it more often. However, when I do, I’m always impressed by the great sites out there.

My most recent find is the Ohio Bikeways website. It is very nicely organized and has fantastic information about trails in Ohio. I wish every state had such nicely planned and specifically focused trail websites. The folks of Ohio have every reason to be proud of this bike trail site.

The site includes maps, updated trail news, trail reviews, lists of trails, and links to other trail related websites. If you ever plan to ride bike trails in Ohio, this site is a must. I have yet to include Ohio trails on the trailsnet website, but when I do, this will be the first stop on the planning phase of my bike trip.

I also recommend this site for those of you who are building your own trail website. It is an extremely well planned bike trail website.

Permanent link to this article: https://trailsnet.com/2010/10/07/ohio-bikeways-website/