Myofascial release is one of my favorite techniques for relieving tight muscles and connective tissue. If you’re unfamiliar with this stretching technique, you can read up on its benefits and how it works here. For those just wanting to know the bottom line, all you need to know is myofascial release is an easy to […]
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A day trip to the Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, VT, is perfect for any season. Outdoor activities abound, and the views high above Stowe make the Trapp Family Lodge a magical and peaceful place. In the winter, many visitors to Stowe can be found at Stowe Mountain Resort, but a day trip for cross
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With so many online resources it is easy to plan the perfect vacation. Or is it? The plethora of options for searching and booking flights, hotels and rental cars can make the whole process overwhelming. Most of us love going on vacation, but many don’t like to plan it themselves because it’s time consuming. To
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We’ve all been there- an unfamiliar place with only a phone to help us find our way. Or worse, no internet! We often think we know where we’re going, only to find out we’re just kind of winging it and could use a little help. Whether on a trail or in a city there are
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As the saying goes, “Vermont Ain’t Flat”. I quickly found out how true that is on the first day of my four day bike tour around Central Vermont with Ciclismo Classico. Living at sea level, I ride on mostly flat roads with a few small hills mixed in, so I was a bit nervous about
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What do you do on a cloudy, dreary Saturday morning? Hope the forecast for a sunny afternoon is right and head out the door for a quick day trip to Deerfield! Yes, it’s a seemingly random spot and not at the top of everyone’s New England bucket list, but I had never been to that
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A weekend escape to Gloucester, on Massachusetts’ other cape- Cape Ann- makes for a picturesque seaside getaway. I love that there is a big variety of outdoor activities to fill the days. You most certainly won’t be bored! Gloucester gets bonus points for having so many great restaurants with lots of fresh seafood. Where to
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Sunriver, Oregon, is a great little town near Bend, Oregon, that offers lots of options for travelers wanting to sightsee on foot or on a bike. It’s a newer community, developed in 1965, on the site of a former army camp. What’s great about Sunriver is how easy it is to explore the community and
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Rail trails are increasingly popular, and I love exploring new ones, like the Ashuelot Rail Trail in NH. Even as someone who typically rides on the road, there are so many reasons to embrace and love rail trails, including: No vehicle traffic- It’s nice to have a break from constantly watching for cars and/or worrying
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Whether it’s coffee or beer, “brews” always pair well with a bike ride. The Berkshires of Western Massachusetts is loaded with craft breweries, coffee shops and country roads. Put it all together and you have a perfect weekend adventure. The back roads of the southern Berkshires provide for idyllic riding, and there are many routes
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