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Foliage in New England

The fall is in full swing in New England. Cool breezy days and the golden colors of the season are spreading through the forests. Still warm enough however to spend some time out there amidst it all on your bike.

A small company called Urban AdvenTours in the city of Boston is offering a special guided bicycle tour this season. They'll guide you through the Emerald Necklace — 7 miles of greenspaces spread across the city — and just in time to enjoy what will no doubt be the peak week for foliage in this coastal city.

I just rode on this bike tour and I had a great time! You can find out more about the Emerald Necklace and Fall Foliage tour by reading this review...

Rail Trail Foliage

Another fun thing to do this time of year is to spend several hours riding on your local rail trail — assuming you are lucky enough to have one nearby. A friend and I took a ride on the Nashua River Rail Trail this past Saturday and the foliage there was near peak. Absolutely beautiful! Along the trail are several wetlands and we were lucky enough to watch a young great blue heron feeding. If you've never seen a great blue heron, they are amazing birds!

So make it a point to get out on your bike during the coming week and enjoy the foliage. What better, healthier way can you think of to get your workout in and enjoy the delights of the fall!