I’ve always been fascinated by horses and to this day still have a desire to learn how to ride.  Growing up in Bucks County, I was exposed to horseback riding very often.  When I asked if I could take horseback riding lessons, I was immediately turned down, “What do you need that for?”  My dreams [...]

The idea of converting unused railroad lines into recreational trails isn’t particularly new.  However, given today’s hot topics such as recycling, it’s easy to see why the rails-to-trails movement is right “on track” with being green and environmentally-friendly.  And best of all, using rail trails is lots of fun for all ages!
My family discovered the [...]

This is an awesome trail but it’s not your typical Rails to Trails; it’s not family friendly or for anyone that doesn’t like hills.  It switches to single track about 5 miles into the run.  A large sign and the symbolic three boulders mark the entrance.
The rails to trails portion runs along the river at [...]

Nancy, Dave, Joe, and I had a great ride yesterday at Rattlin Creek.  If you have not ridden here, it is worth checking out.  Miles of awesome singletrack are to be found, and lots of fun rock gardens.
It’s one of the best places to go if you have no knowledge of the trails.  Just get [...]

The Hoodlebug trail starts behind the Hoss’s Restaurant in Indiana which isn’t far from the downtown shopping area and within walking distance to Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus.
Very pretty and well maintained trail with several wooden fences and quite a few creek crossings; I crossed over Stony Creek 4 times. I’m not much for fishing, [...]

Memorial Day is such a busy weekend. You know, with all that grilling, gardening, playing with the dog, and entertaining family and friends…BUT this year, I plan to add another activity to the list: the first-ever Susquehanna River Valley Confluence Celebration, May 29-30 at Shikellamy State Park.
The Celebration is all about the Susquehanna River – [...]

The first bike ride of the year is usually challenging.  It’s a process of waking up muscles that haven’t been used all winter and trying to adjust to sitting on skinny bike seats.  This year was no exception.  We couldn’t even remember how to get the bikes secured to the bike rack!  Ah, but life [...]

For two years now, I’ve worked for Lehigh Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau, the organization in charge of promoting Lehigh Valley as a tourist destination. Even though I’ve lived here for the majority of my life, before I started working there I didn’t even know the Convention and Visitors Bureau existed and never thought of the place I [...]

Taking advantage of another 80 degree day, it was off to a local trail- the Hazleton, PA rails to trails. Since it was only eight miles, I took my six year-old son, Matthew with me and his tag-a-long. Gearing up with a six year-old gives a new perspective on biking. Complete with [...]

When there is an 80 degree day in April it’s time to get out. So I got out to Indiana County, PA to ride 33 miles on the Ghost Town Trail from Ebensburg to Black Lick, PA.
The first seven miles moved rather quickly with several first signs of spring appearing: overflowing creeks, yellow baby [...]