Trip to Calabria, Basilicata and Puglia (southern Italy) - October 2008 My husband was born in Italy, but left when he was a little boy and grew up in Ontario, Canada. Since 1990 he has been back 5 times and we have criss-crossed the entire length from north to South, including Sicily many times. Three years ago while on a trip with a friend, my husband travelled through a corner of Puglia (Apulia in English) and was very impressed. He has been planning a return trip for 3 years. Although this was to have been 3 weeks in Puglia, we actually [View Full Entry]

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Biking Midland areas TINY township Trail The Basics: Location: Penetanguishene (aka Penetang) to north of Elmvale Ontario Distance: 23 kilometres Trail Surface: crushed stone Access & Parking: Trail Head (and see below) Trail Head: none found Washrooms: in the towns (& see below) Towns on/near trail: Penetanguishene, Perkinsfield, Wyevale, Elmvale Water: only in the towns Signage: fair Rest areas: few Garbage disposal: limited Rest Areas: few Points of Interest: some [View Full Entry]

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Biking Midland’s TAY SHORE TRAIL The Basics: Location: Midland to Waubaushene Ontario Distance: 16 kilometres + 1.5 km (see below) Trail Surface: paved Access & Parking: Trail Head (and see below) Trail Head: Midland and Waubaushene Washrooms: 2 porta potties on trail Towns on/near trail: Midland, Port McNichol, Victoria Harbour, Waubaushene Water: only in the towns Signage: Excellent Rest areas: Many Garbage disposal: Excellent Rest Areas: Excellent Points of Interes [View Full Entry]

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White Pine Trail Basics: Length: 149 kilometres (93 miles) Surface: Paved and crushed stone Width: 3 metres (10 feet) Trail head: Grand Rapids to Cadillac Parking: at trail heads and towns (see below) Signage: at road crossings Bathrooms: Flush toilets at Belmont Station and Rockford Park, Pit toilet at Russell Road Water: None on trail Benches: at various locations, including covered viewing area Camping is available in Belmont, Cedar Springs, Sand Lake, Morley, Paris, Reed City, [View Full Entry]

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Musketawa Trail Basics: Length: 42 kilometres (26 miles) Surface: Paved Width: 3.5 metres (12 feet) Trail head: Muskegon, Ravenna and Marne Parking: at trail heads Signage: at road crossings Bathrooms: Pit Toilets at Muskegon, Ravenna & Marne Water: None on trail Benches: at various locations, including covered viewing area The Musketawa trail joins the village of Marne on I-96 with eastern Muskegon just off Sherman Street. Exit. Continue to Black Street for about .5 km. Tra [View Full Entry]

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Hart-Montague Rail Trail Basics: Location: From Whitehall to Hart Michigan Distance: 37.5 kilometres Surface: Paved Width: 3 metres (10 feet) Grade: Flat with very gradual slopes Conditions of trail: many cracks and roller bladers would find it dangerous Water Parking: beside the trail at Whitehall, Montague, Rothbury, New Era, Shelby and Hart Water: Available at washrooms in each town Washrooms: Flush toilets: at Hart, Rothbury and Montague and the library in Whitehall: Pit toilets in Shelby and [View Full Entry]

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Lakeshore Drive Connector Path Between Grand Haven and Holland Basics: Length: 32 kilometres (20 miles) Surface: Paved Width: 3 metres Trail head: None officially Parking: None officially (see below) Signage: None seen Bathrooms: None on trail (see below) Water:Only at Backyard Conservation area (see below) Benches: None on the trail (see below) Bike Shops: Three in Grand Haven, Six in Holland area This is NOT a rails to trails path. In downtown Grand Haven it begins as Fifth [View Full Entry]

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Oro Medonte Rail Trail The Oro-Medonte Rail Trail runs between Barrie and Orillia Ontario for a distance of 28 kilometres. It is a level, easy ride of crushed limestone and suitable for walking or biking. It is also used in winter for skiing, and snowmobiling. Washrooms are available in Shanty Bay. The Trail is well marked with maps each time it crosses one of the Oro lines and includes maps as well. Refreshments can be had in Orillia and Barrie as well as a corner store in Hawkstone (Line 11) and Oro Station (Line 7). Th [View Full Entry]

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Biking The Natchez Trace Parkway The Basics Location: Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi Distance: 715 kilometres (445 miles) Access and Parking: Lots Washrooms: Many Towns on or Near: Tupelo and Jackson are on. Many towns are just off the parkway Water: At each washroom Signage: Good (MILE signs at each mile) Rest Area: Many Garbage Disposal: Lots Points of Interest: Many (see below) Other: This is a Road Trail (see below) The Natchez Trace Parkway is 715 km or 445 miles f [View Full Entry]

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The North Simcoe Rail Trail Location: west of Barrie Ontario to north of Elmvale Access: 3 main ones (see below) Distance: 30 kilometres Surface: crushed stone and unimproved Facilities: 3 outhouses, no water Other: interpretive signs, wetland viewing area The North Simcoe Railtrail is a recreational trail from just above county road 90, (Pinegrove Road) west of Barrie to just north of Elmvale where it connects to the Tiny Trail. It is intended for walkers, cyclists, horseback riders, skiers and snowmobilers. It is a part of the TransCanada Trail which [View Full Entry]

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