Biking along Lake Michigan

So you thought the biking craze was regulated to balmy climates and hippie-focused cities? Think again. Despite bone chilling temperatures for most of the year, Chicago hosts a sizable biking community that cycles year round, wind chill and snow be damned.  That means today’s “Critical Mass Bikers Parade” through downtown is just business as usual for  fleece-covered bike fans. Read More »

Marsh grasses at Deer Lake State Park

The natural beauty of Rosemary Beach, Fl extends  beyond the community’s borders to  the nearby town of Santa Rosa and the Deer Lake State Park.  It’s small for a state park but it offers big opportunities to witness rarely seen coastal dune lakes and unusual flora and fauna. After a relaxed Rosemary Beach stay, an active excursion hiking or biking to Deer Lake State Park  provides a scenic method for getting some exercise in. Read More »

A stretch of Rosemary Beach

Spending days lolling around the Gulf of Mexico, unfettered by crowds, traffic  or pollution is just a portion of the appeal of the Rosemary Beach Community. This quaint, pristine enclave offers an eco lifestyle as well as old school relaxation, I was instantly charmed by the clean architecture and easygoing ambiance. Tucked into northwest Florida’s Gulf Coast, and named for the wild rosemary growing everywhere, Rosemary Beach is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Read More »

A family that bikes together arrives together.

This photo was taken in Amsterdam and is called Family Cycle Train. It is awesome. Yes, you read that right: awesome.

I’m putting this bike on my Christmas list.