Boston Run Furnace Run Frazee House TH: Sagamore Creek Loop Kendall Lake Oak Hill Tree Farm
Rails-to-Trails in the Northeast
The rails-to-trails movement began in the 1960s. Today, thanks to the popularity of the movement and the passage of the amendment of National Trails Systems Act to include “railbanking” in 1983 ,there are over 21,000 miles of new trails in the US. Rails-to-trails are a perfect example of marrying interests, opening land for public use, and preserving the irreplaceable corridors from aggressive development. Learn more about the history of the rails-to-trails movement. In early May, I traveled to Leesburg, VA with my mom for my cousin’s wedding. On the way down south we were able to sneak a bike ride…
Snowshoeing at Lake Wenatchee
Lake Wenatchee is home to over 30 miles of groomed trails for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Lake Wenatchee is a state park located in the Central Cascades surrounded by the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest. The state park is located 2.5 hours north-east of Seattle and 16 miles from Leavenworth. We parked in the South Entrance lot and snowshoed on a groomed trail along the edge of the Wenatchee River. To access the park in winter a Discover Pass and Sno-Park Pass are required. A pay station is available near the parking lot. Accomodations Camping: The park has 155 standard campsites,…
Top 10 Things to Do in Peninsula, Ohio
We are fortunate to call Peninsula, the gem nestled in the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, our home. Below are some of our favorite things to do! Top Things to Do in Peninsula, OH 1. Visit the Howe Meadows Farmers Market. The Howe Meadows Farmers Market is located at 4040 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OH, 44264. The market is on Saturday mornings from 9am to 12pm, April 21st – October 27th. The market, managed by the Countryside Conservancy, features live music and has over 50 vendors. View a full list of vendors. 2. Take a bike ride on the…
Top 10 Things to Do at Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore
Sleeping Bear is a landscape shaped by glaciers. Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore was established October 21, 1970. In 2014, 32,500 acres (13,200 ha; 50.8 sq mi) of the park were formally designated as the Sleeping Bear Dunes Wilderness by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Conservation and Recreation Act Sleeping Bear is located on the scenic M22 highway that winds up the west coast of Northern Michigan. The Lakeshore is located near the towns of Empire and Glen Arbor. Camping is available in the national lakeshore and at other state and municipal campgrounds. We like to stay at the Empire…