The Cotswold Way
May 31, 2012
Category Archives: Travel
National Trails Day- June 2, 2012
Launched in 1993, National Trails Day evolved during the Reagan Administration from a report urging Americans to have access to trails within fifteen minutes of leaving their home. The trails would lead them through their towns and cities and bring them back home without having to retrace their steps. National Trails Day is the only [...]
Boomers Riding into the Sunset
According to a study done by the University of Michigan, baby boomers account for more RV ownership than any other group. Boomers are typically known for shunning all things made popular by their parents, but like their parents, RVing seems to be the activity of choice during retirement. As a cheaper and more carefree option [...]
Cumberland Trail State Park
Would you believe there was once a mountain range on the east coast that rose just as high as the Rockies in the west? Yes, there were and they were called the Cumberland Mountains. The Cumberland Mountains are still there today, but due to erosion they are not nearly as immense as they were before. [...]
Tandem Cycling: Rewarding for the Whole Family
Making up just .1 percent of all bike sales in the country, tandem cycling is a growing sport. Being someone that has been so influenced by the joy of riding a tandem, I wanted to share my experiences and help those who may be curious about the world of tandem bike riding. Firstly, for those [...]
Calling All Women to “Tri”
Over the years women have been growing in the endurance sports world, trading in their aerobics classes for running shoes and mountain bikes instead. According to the National Sporting Good Association, since 2006 there has been a twenty-three percent increase in women runners today. The number now stands at 16.9 million women athletes and continues [...]
Going Wild for Wildflowers
With the recent adjustments of our clocks, and the noticeably warmer weather, it’s no question that spring is just around the corner. One of the best things about spring, in my opinion, are the blooming wildflowers. As an avid traveler, I’ve been lucky enough to see my fair share of the worlds blooming flora and [...]
Bridge to Bridge SUP
Talk about a story of true inspiration! Clay Walking Eagle and Tim Warner, both of Carlsbad, CA are gearing up to paddleboard nearly 500 miles from the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco to the San Diego-Coronado Bridge. Their efforts are to raise awareness for the Charity: Water, a global nonprofit that raises money to install [...]
The 2000 Mile Underground Railroad Bike Route
The 518-mile Detroit Alternate bike route guides cyclists through communities and landmarks in Underground Railroad’s history from Oberlin, Ohio, to Owen Sound, Ontario. This provides an alternate route, and a host of new historic sites, for cyclists traveling between Oberlin, Ohio, and Owen Sound, Ontario. Departing from the main Underground Railroad route in Oberlin, the [...]
The World’s Best Spots for Stargazing
The “International Dark Sky Park” has named Big Bend National Park in Texas as another venue to get a great view of the stars. According to the International Dark Sky Association, “It’s the darkest in the lower 48 states and the largest in the world among the 10 areas that have earned the title since 2006.” [...]
The Experiential Traveler
Many travelers are moving away from tours in favor of a slower, more immersive experience. According to a recent article by Tim Peck of HotelNewsNow.com, “Destinations have become commercialized and the excitement of arriving in a new city has been replaced by the challenge of cramming the exploration of the city into one day or [...]