It’s been an incredible couple months for the Grand History Trail. In addition to our very productive and well received six-day ride around the proposed trail route last month, the national Rails-to-Trail Conservancy named Pennsylvania’s Heritage Rail Trail County Park and Maryland’s Torrey C. Brown Rail Trail the Trail of the Month for September. Here’s an excerpt from an article…
Author: Don Gogniat
Ride to promote Grand History Trail a success
I recently returned from a six-day, group cycling trip in support of the Grand History Trail. Ten or so of us left York on Sept. 5 to ride (and drive – I spent some time in the support vehicle) along the proposed route and raise awareness for the project. We’re thrilled about the amount of coverage we received on the ride. Here’s a roundup…
York Dispatch highlights Grand History Trail
The Grand History Trail is gaining some more momentum. The York Dispatch recently posted an article about the Grand History Trail. Here’s an excerpt: “It would be a 250-mile loop, a giant, vaguely ovoid route connecting some of the most historical landmarks in the mid-Atlantic region. The Grand History Trail would run from York City to Gettysburg to Frederick, Maryland,…
A Quick Promotion For Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer
This coming week, August 17th – 24th, Crossroads: Becoming a Geographer will be available on Amazon Kindle for $.99. This special is intended to create interest in the book, and hopefully to obtain a few more reviews. The Kindle version is in color, so the photos and the maps are quite clear and look very good. All reviews would be…
Ride planned to raise awareness about Grand History Trail
The York Daily Record recently reported on the bike ride supporters of the Grand History Trail and I are planning in September. Leaving the Colonial Court House in York at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 5, riders will go 60 miles a day through Pennsylvania, Maryland and Washington, D.C. to raise awareness about the proposed trail. Read more about it here. There’s also…
Nice to Connect with Peace Corps Volunteers from Costa Rica
It was my pleasure to meet a group of returned Peace Corps volunteers from the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica. These people live around the D.C. area and invited me to join them for a get together. The differences in Costa Rica from when I served in 1974-75 were astounding to these volunteers. The kindness of the people of Costa…
A Motorcycle Trip Through the South
I just got back from a great motorcycle ride to the panhandle of Florida. The number of Confederate Flags was amazing to me. They were in every town and on display many many times. This South Carolina law must be a big deal for the residents in the region. I have even seen more Confederate flags here in York…
Looking for a good home to promote Kind Eyes Around the World
Any suggestions as to what group would like to take over Kind Eyes Around the World? I would like them to make sure that all submissions are entered appropriately and also publicize the site to greatly increase the number of photos. Possible candidates would be international programs at schools, magazines, or newspapers, etc. All ideas greatly appreciated.
On a Personal Note: Yoga
I was mowing the lawn a few days ago and fell going downhill. I twisted my leg behind me and thought from the position I landed in that I was in real trouble. With yoga I was as able to get up and move on without much of a problem. Without yoga I think that fall would have…
Take Time to get into the Woods
Just a few hours on the Appalachian Trail (or any trail) will be enough to reinvigorate and refresh your spirit. Take a little time when you get the chance. You will be glad you did.