A guest post from my pal, Jeffrey Whelan.
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Yes, there really is a little red lighthouse under the George Washington Bridge. It is right at the edge of the Hudson River on the Manhattan side, and I have biked up to it many times.
In recent years, New York City has spruced up and expanded the bike path, building parks and recreational piers along it to attract people to the water’s edge.  The ride up is varied and scenic, and takes only 45 minutes from midtown.
The lighthouse itself was immortalized in the 1942 children’s book “The Little Red Lighthouse and the Great …read more

The weather is still nice in most of the United States, and there’s still quality time to be spent out of doors.
If biking sounds like a good time, check out Gorp’s Trail Biking Guide, a list of trails and suggested rides across the U.S.   Sorted into geographical areas, and then by state, it looks like there’s nice variety of ride suggestions ”“ short and long, easy and challenging, and probably something to suit all experience levels.
Get up on your bike and out for a ride while the sun is still shining. 
Via Gadling

Finding the right carry on bag for traveling may be a never-ending search.  For some people, it’s not about finding the perfect bag; it’s about finding ANOTHER perfect bag.
One brand that I’ve being seeing a lot of lately is Timbuk2.
Popular with both men and women, rarely does a day go by that I don’t see on these messenger bags onboard.  I’ve seen them used as a briefcase, with laptop, file folders, and electronic gear all snugly stowed.  I’ve also seen them used as a general carry on bag, holding reading material, snacks, toiletries, and a purse.  Additionally, I’ve seen the …read more

Walking and biking are two summer activiites that I just haven’t done enough of lately.
It seems that I never have the time.  Or, perhaps more accurately, I never seem to make the time.  When I do have time, I never know where to go or who to call to go with me.
Then I came across Trail Link, a comprehensive listing of trails throughout the United States.  I’ve bookmarked this handy reference, and will use it both at home and when I’m traveling. 
Each trail listing includes information covering:  name and location of trail, length, and permitted activities (biking, walking, horseback riding, …read more