Great news for those of you who’ve been meaning to read my book “Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer, 10 Joyful Travel Tips That Will Change the Way You See the World.” Starting today and running through Friday, the book will be available as a free download on Kindle. Click here to download your copy, and if you like the book, feel…
Short Stories About Shooting Pool Around the World
I’m getting ready for a major pool tournament in Philly next month. I thought about all the places I have played and remembered there are stories of this in a later chapter of Crossroads. I hope you enjoy these snippets of fun in strange places. Shooting Pool Around the World I learned how to shoot pool in high…
Representative Schreiber is Moving Forward with the GHT Commission
The Grand History Trail Commission looks like it is going to become a reality. Thanks, Representative Schreiber! Here is the introductory letter to potential members: February 17, 2015 Rep. Kevin Schreiber 101 S George St York, PA 17401 Dear Rep. Schreiber , My name is Kevin Schreiber and I am the state representative for the 95th…
Great Meeting with Rails to Trails Conservancy
This past Wednesday, Feb. 11th, I had a terrific meeting in Washington D.C. with staff from the Rails to Trails Conservancy. Kelly Pack, National Director of Trail Development and Jim Brown, Manager of Trail Development, and me talked over ways to further develop interest in completing the Grand History Trail. We came up with a list of activities for…
Adams County Does It Again!
Residents of Adams County came together yesterday to start planning a portion of the Grand History Trail leading south from Gettysburg to Emittsburg Maryland. The event was sponsored by Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian Inc. (HABPI). The group included County Commissioners, Adams County Economic Planners, individuals from the Gettysburg Battlefield National Park, members of HABPI, national and regional representatives from the Rails…
Grand History Trail’s Own Web-site Coming Soon
It is with great pleasure that I can say the Grand History Trail will have its own website by the end of March. Dawn Cutaia has agreed to develop and maintain the site. All who are working on the GHT are deeply appreciative for this effort, expertise, and talent she is putting into this project. If you would like to…
Interview with Good Day PA! about the Grand History Trail
I appeared on “Good Day PA!” today to discuss the Grand History Trail — very excited to spread the word on an important project. Check out the interview:
On a Personal Note
The flash of a blue-bird, in the woods, on a run, with the dog, on a crisp winter day – nice way to end the year.
HABPI is coordinating a Planning Meeting for the GHT in Gettysburg
Dec. 20th, 2014 This email is going out to all those who participated in the Grand History Trail (GHT) Economic Summit on October 29 or have expressed an interest in helping to find a route for an off-road bicycle trail from Gettysburg to Emmitsburg, as part of the GHT. A meeting of those interested in helping with this effort…
A Nice Reference to Crossroads
A friend of mine is the Librarian on the Spring 2015 voyage of Semester at Sea. This is the video he made for introducing new students to the shipboard library. He talks about Crossroads and travel tips halfway through the short video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js_XPk85eQ0&feature=em-upload_owner#action=share