Like plants and animals which adapt to their environment over time, how we travel has also evolved in response to changing circumstances. I recently learned this first-hand on a spring bike trip in Mississippi.The Natchez Trace is an ancient route that angles northeast from the lower Mississippi River to the rich farmlands of central … Continue reading Biking Through Nature, Past and Present: The Natchez Trace
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Tracks, Trails, and the Value of Nature
Get outside! This winter has been long, cold, and stormy, but rather than admit defeat I headed to the Upper Peninsula for a few days of snowshoeing and cross-country skiing. And while making my own tracks, I discovered the tracks of the others who enjoy the outdoors, both animal and human. Following a trail got … Continue reading Tracks, Trails, and the Value of Nature