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Bike through Civil War History on the Natchez Trace Parkway in Mississippi
Jun 7, 2011
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall, The American Civil War, The American Civil War: Battles and Beyond, and The American Civil War: Lives and Legends Watch and listen for echoes of the region's Civil War past as you bike the Natchez Trace Parkway through northern Mississippi.
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Biking on Lake Superior's North Shore Scenic Drive
Jun 24, 2008
With miles of spectacular lake views, untamed wilderness, and friendly community services, Lake Superior’s North Shore Scenic Drive is one of Minnesota’s premier bicycling destinations.
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Biking the Historic Columbia River Highway
Jun 24, 2008
Before the Interstate Highway System carved its wide lanes across the country, the Historic Columbia River Highway in northern Oregon took travelers past some of the most breathtaking, serene, and magnificent sights the Columbia River Gorge had to offer. The Gorge, an 80-mile long, over 700-foot deep playground for windsurfers, white-water rafters, and hikers from all over world, also happens to be one of the nation’s premier road biking destinations.
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Biking the Natchez Trace Parkway
Jun 27, 2008
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Stretching from the bright lights of Nashville, Tennessee, south to the banks of the Mississippi River in Natchez, Mississippi, the Natchez Trace Parkway was named by ESPN as one of the country's top ten road biking destinations.
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Cycle Alabama’s Coastal Connection on the Eastern Shore Trail
Sep 7, 2011
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall Get exercise and fresh air by experiencing Alabama's Coastal Connection the car-free way – with a road or mountain bike ride along the Eastern Shore Trail.
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Cycle Through History along the Colonial Parkway
Aug 10, 2011
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall Skip the crowds of summer and pedal your way through our nation's beginnings on the Colonial Parkway this autumn as you tour Historic Jamestowne and the Yorktown Battlefield by bicycle.
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Cycling the Jemez Mountain Trail
Jun 24, 2008
With its historic Spanish and Indian ruins, geologic phenomena, and desert oases, the Jemez Mountain Trail calls to road bikers across the nation. As you pedal through the New Mexico sunshine, don’t be fooled by the stereotype that New Mexico is completely dry; this byway is popular for its many natural hot springs, perfect places to relax after a long day’s ride.
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Cycling to the Grand Canyon on the Kaibab Plateau
Jun 24, 2008
Cycle the smooth surface of the Kaibab Plateau-North Rim Parkway through fir, pine, and aspen forests and meadows graced with wildflowers to the discover the awesome majesty of the Grand Canyon. No matter how experienced a cyclist you are, it will be an adventure you’ll never forget.
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Go Cycling along the Grand Rounds Scenic Byway
Jun 27, 2008
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget, Get Fit! Get Active: Kids Outdoors, and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives With over 10,000 daily commuter and recreational cyclists of all ages, 40 miles of dedicated commuter cycling lanes, and 82 miles of off-street bicycle trails, Minneapolis and its adjacent neighborhoods are celebrated as the most cycling-friendly districts in the nation.
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Have the Road Biking Adventure of a Lifetime on the San Juan Skyway
Sep 23, 2010
in Get Outdoors! And Enjoy Nature and Get Outdoors! For Fall Fun With its sharp switchbacks, steep inclines, and world-class views, the San Juan Skyway is a road biker’s paradise from the early days of summer until the last autumn leaves fall. Pedal your way atop sheer cliffs with cascading waterfalls, rolling hills bursting with vibrant wildflowers, and steep mountain passes on this difficult yet rewarding route.
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Historic Bluff Country Biking Trails
Jun 24, 2008
Visit the Historic Bluff Country Scenic Byway, where the Root River and Harmony-Preston Valley State Trails offer smooth, easygoing biking through scenic corridors. Developed on former railroad beds, these paved trails take you on a journey through the dramatic river-carved blufflands of southeastern Minnesota.
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Pedal Along on the Lakes to Locks Passage
Jun 24, 2008
Pump up your tires, strap on a helmet, and pedal away to the Lakes to Locks Passage. This New York byway presents dozens of adventurous road biking opportunities along the way from Rouses Point on the U.S.-Canada border down the eastern edge of New York to Waterford.
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Ride the Mohawk Towpath as a Bikepath this Fall
Jun 24, 2008
in Get Fit! Get Active: Go Biking This Fall On the Mohawk Towpath Byway you'll find more than just a great place to ride your bike-- you'll also discover the charm, history, and culture of southeastern New York. This fall, ride one of the byway’s many bike routes at your own pace or participate in annual biking events for an unforgettable experience on or near this riverside byway.
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Riding into the Sunset: Biking on the International Selkirk Loop
Sep 9, 2009
Enjoy beautiful snow capped peaks, spring flowers, and lush green fields as you cycle along the International Selkirk Loop.
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Road Biking on America's Byways
Sep 22, 2003
Road Biking is a great way to enjoy the diverse terrain and scenic wonders of America's Byways®. You don't have to be a seasoned athlete to bike on the Byways; you can ride at your own speed and make as many stops as you like.
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The Cycling Challenge of Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway
Jun 27, 2008
in Getaways: Byways on a Budget and Goodyear’s Top 50 Scenic, Comfortable Drives Soaring altitudes, steep inclines, ice-cold mountain lakes, and a winding road. Sound like a recipe for a true road biking challenge? It is— follow the Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway in California for an experience you won’t forget.
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The Sandia Crest Challenge
Jun 24, 2008
Although you can enjoy the Turquoise Trail from the comfort of an air-conditioned car, nothing compares to the thrill of seeing this byway from the seat of a bicycle. No part of the byway is more popular to bikers than the Sandia Crest, 13 miles of mountain forest shade and clear desert vistas.
