Go on a bike ride through a scenic area.

“Around each corner was a bigger peak or a more stunning body of water. Our ride was full of good conversation, heavy breathing at certain points and run-ins with some really lovely people. We were surprised to see no bears- nor any wildlife for that matter. The road was pretty busy with bikes and lots of laughter… so perhaps the bears stayed away for that reason. All in all, we rode just about 30 miles. Our legs were tired, but I think our butts felt it the most. I will say though, nothing compares to flying down a mountain pass on a bike with warm wind in your face surrounded by the most stunning landscape - it was breathtaking and completely exhilarating. We were both giddy by the end of the day - full of that good adrenaline you get when you push your body while in nature.”

“Cycling out of town and getting into the mountains is a joyful exercise. It’s almost like you’re re-establishing contact with sacred ground. Riding my bike into the mountain forest feels like I’m entering nature with a whisper, my own breathing the main sound, along with wind sifting through the trees. You tune into the dynamics of light. Your attention to nature is rewarded, the world sort of invites you in. It’s seductive.”

“It barely took a mile or so of riding, northeast on highway 28 out of Old Forge before I began to encounter the splendid lakes surrounded by forests and hills that make the Adirondacks so appealing to so many people. [...] After stopping for a full meal, at a place called the Skyline Drive in, which was recommended to me by the woman at the farmer’s market back in Long Lake, I felt refreshed, and realized I had just over 30 miles to go to my final destination for the day, Lake Placid. My mindset did a complete 180! I went from questioning myself at every pedal stroke, to knowing I was going to make it, and finish this beautiful ride.”