The Chesapeake & Ohio Canal was built during the "transportation revolution" to connect Washington DC with Cumberland, MD, along the Potomac River. Construction began in 1828 and finished in 1850, with active use from 1831 to 1924. Today, the NPS hosts the 184.5-mile trail as a national historical park. The trail runs between the river... Continue Reading →
The Mountains to Sea Trail connects the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains with the Pacific Ocean by connecting the Weir Canyon Nature Preserve in Irvine Regional Park with the Newport Beach's Back Bay via the Peters Canyon Trail, San Diego Creek Trail, and a few odds and ends of streets and sidewalks throughout the... Continue Reading →
The Santa Ana River Trail runs from the river's mouth on the border of Newport and Huntington beaches up to the mountains above Anaheim Hills. I got off about 2/3 of the way along for a stop at Disneyland, where I bought a gift for Sunshine and some sweet treats for me! The trail was... Continue Reading →
Today I landed in Dublin with a few hours before the early sunset at half-four (4:30 p.m.), allowing enough time to take in the city's picturesque old buildings, monuments, and bridges. St. Patrick's Cathedral honors the famous saint. Parts of the Christ Church Cathedral have stood for nearly 1000 years. The Custom House was completed... Continue Reading →
I started early this morning--before the sun came up I made my way to the River Thames where I crossed the Westminster Bridge, rode along the south shore, crossed the London Bridge, and returned back along the north shore to Big Ben. Looking back at Big Ben The London Eye William Shakespeare's Globe Theatre Approaching... Continue Reading →
Out the door at 5:45 this morning for a four-hour, 56-mile ride along the Schuylkill River Trail to Valley Forge and back. Beautiful weather and a lovely ride under shady treetops and along peaceful waters! Crossing the Schuylkill - Valley Forge on the left
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