Biking

Biking

Cycling is a part of our lives. We're always exploring bike trails no matter where we roam, often in concert with other activities.
24
Apr
Cyclists looking at a colorful mural along a brick street

On a Bartram Adventure Tour

On a guided Bartram Adventure Tour, we hiked, biked, and paddled to follow the travels of William and John Bartram along the St. Johns River on the newly designated Bartram National Recreation Trail, centered in Palatka, Florida.
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13
Feb
Historic Stony Brook Mill NY

Surprised by Stony Brook

Surprised by the New England feel of Stony Brook, we lingered over museums and parks, soaking in history on our overnight visit to Long Island's North Shore.
8 min read
02
Nov
Royal Shenandoah Greenway

Riding the Royal Shenandoah Greenway

While Front Royal, Virginia is known as an Appalachian Trail community, the AT isn't the only trail in town. Here's my ride along the new Royal Shenandoah Greenway, a 4.5-mile loop which opened earlier this year on Arbor Day.
6 min read
01
Nov
Zen garden White Sands

Slowing the Mind

By stepping into a new pair of writing shoes - taking on the fiction writing challenge called NaNoWriMo with the goal of completing writing a novel this month - I begin to experience the world differently.
6 min read
02
Sep
Mission Relaxation

Mission Relaxation

To truly let you unwind, a trip to Mackinac Island needs to be a few days long. Having historic Mission Point Resort as our home base provided us a calm, relaxing stay.
5 min read
31
Aug
Cyclists riding a highway next to aquamarine waters

Circling Mackinac Island

The ultimate car-free paved bike loop in Michigan, the M-185 on Mackinac Island is worth its challenges to enjoy the beauty and access to trails.
6 min read
26
Aug
Rocket launch site Keewenaw

Tip of the Keweenaw

Mountain biking to the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula means the opportunity to see what remains of the Keweenaw Rocket Range launch site.
4 min read
25
Aug
Chasing Rockets in the Keweenaw

Chasing Rockets in the Keweenaw

When we got wind of a rocket launch site at the tip of the Keweenaw Peninsula, it was time for another off-road adventure.
4 min read
23
Aug
Woman on a mountain bike in shallow water

Mountain Biking Marquette

Opting for a ride at my skill level, I still ended up on quite an adventure on the Noquemanon Trail Network, Marquette’s extensive network of mountain biking trails.
5 min read
22
Aug
Bike path with artistic trail marker

Iron Ore Heritage Trail

Taking on a history-rich segment of Michigan’s Iron Ore Heritage Trail was satisfying as a bike ride and as a cultural immersion. Now if only I’d stayed on the trail...
9 min read