Tag: National Bike Month

Best Campgrounds for Biking Adventures

May is the month to enjoy life atop a two-wheel vehicle, aka a bike, because it’s National Bike Month. This special honor was established in 1956 by the League of American Bicyclists to highlight the benefits of bike riding. Bike riding has plenty of benefits from improved mental well-being to improved cardio-vascular health. Plus, it’s low impact so it is good for all ages and fitness levels. Here are some options for taking a spin this month when glamping with us:

Aerial view of Carolina Shores RV Resort
Aerial view of Carolina Shores RV Resort


Bike a Boardwalk: Boardwalks became popular in the US in the late 19th century and continue to be popular spots for long strolls and bike rides. Of course, the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey is one of the most popular and iconic boardwalks in the US. Book a glamping cottage at Thousand Trails Sea Pines and take the drive to Atlantic City to enjoy a bike ride along one of the most historic boardwalks in the country. If you’re glamping at Carolina Shores RV Resort, the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk is great for a quick (1.2 mile) bike ride with ocean views! Please note these boardwalks have specific biking hours, so be sure to check them before you go.

Cabins at Narrows Too Camping Resort
Cabins at Narrows Too Camping Resort


Bike a National Park: Many of our national parks have bike trails so if you’re camping near Maine’s Acadia National Park or California’s Joshua Tree National Park, bring your bike with you! Book a glamping stay at Thousand Trails Palm Springs and head to Joshua Tree, or more specifically, the Covington Flats section of the park. While mountain bikes or fat tire bikes are recommended for this trek, regular street bikes work as well. Thanks to the 45 miles of the Park’s carriage roads, exploring Acadia atop a bicycle is an option when glamping nearby at our Mt. Desert Narrows Camping Resort or Narrows Too Camping Resort. Again, check before you go as inclement weather can close certain bike trails.

Cabin at Thousand Trails Medina Lake
Cabin at Thousand Trails Medina Lake


Bike the Big City: Several of America’s big cities are noted for having greenway systems to accommodate cyclists. San Antonio has over 100 bike-friendly miles in their greenway system so plan a glamping stay at Thousand Trails Medina Lake to explore this historic Texas city. If you’re planning a glamping trip to enjoy a stay in a tiny house at Oregon’s Mt. Hood Tiny House Village, plan a day to take a drive into nearby Portland and tour the city via bike. Portland is one of the most bike-friendly cities in the country and as such has plenty of different routes that are great for doing the tourist thing while bicycling.

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8 Great Trails for National Bike Month

Sponsored by the League of American Bicyclists, National Bike Month was established in 1956 to highlight the benefits of bicycling and to get Americans outdoors and riding high on two wheels. Some of the benefits of bicycling include increased cardiovascular fitness, strengthened bones, improved posture and coordination, and decreased stress levels.

So, while a bike ride is great anytime, May is the designated month to roll out your bicycle and see where it will take you. If you’re lucky enough to be camping anytime this month, check out these trails. Or anytime you’re out and about atop two wheels.

Sedona (AZ)
Ride among the beautiful red rocks of Sedona on the Bell Rock Pathway, an easy 3.7-mile hard dirt trail. The grand prize on this ride is the view of Bell Rock, one of the most photographed spots in the country and also one of Sedona’s natural healing vortexes. Book a stay in a cabin or tiny house at beautiful Verde Valley and bike the Bell Rock Pathway as well as several others in this gorgeous valley.

Santa Barbara (CA)
The Atascadero Creek Trail is a 3.5-mile asphalt trail that begins in Goleta State Beach Park and takes riders to the center of beautiful Santa Barbara. Rent one of the unique accommodations (cabin, cottage, or tipi) at Rancho Oso and enjoy this lovely ride.

Rancho Oso Cabin
Rancho Oso Cabin

Orlando (FL)
The bike ride at Shingle Creek Regional Trail is just as magical as a day spent at the Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Glimpse some of Florida’s wildlife, including river otters, egrets, and Great Blue herons as you ride along this 8-plus-mile nature trail set amid cypress trees. Plan a colorful cottage stay at Tropical Palms and hit this beautiful trail.

Exeter (NH)
Just under 20 miles from the Tuxbury Tiny House Village is Henderson-Swasey Town Forest which offers several mountain-biking trails, with almost all of them designated as “easy” and highly rated by users. Glimpses of wildlife and scenic forest views provide for a beautiful, natural ride! Book a tiny house and enjoy the ride.

Tuxbury Tiny House Village
Tuxbury Tiny House Village

Lake George (NY)
The Warren County Bikeway makes for a lovely paved 9-mile ride through this lovely upstate New York location. Ride among the towering trees and foliage and learn about the history of the area from the historical markers along the way. Plan a stay at Lake George Escape and tool your way around the historic Lake George area.

Bend (OR)
Book a stay in a relaxing yurt at Bend-Sunriver and enjoy one of the trails offered at nearby Shevlin Park. One trail runs along the waters of Tumalo Creek while another 6-mile Loop Trail runs through old growth Ponderosa pine, has a few hills and crosses Tumalo Creek several times.

Leavenworth (WA)
There are plenty of bike trails in and around the Leavenworth area if you’re planning a stay at the Leavenworth Tiny House Village. The Apple Capital Recreation Loop is a 10-mile round trip, paved loop along the both the Wenatchee and Columbia Rivers. Another fun way to explore Leavenworth atop a bike is to take one of the Bavarian E-Bike tours offered. For more info on this unique adventure, visit chm.ee2.myftpupload.com.

Cabins at Arrowhead RV Campground
Cabins at Arrowhead RV Campground

Mirror Lake State Park (WI)
This picturesque Wisconsin state park with sandstone bluffs offers five different bike trails including Pinecone Pass (0.4 miles); the Turtleville Trail (2.5 miles); and the three-mile Fern Dell Trail. Mirror Lake State Park is just 20 miles from great cabin, cottage, and vacation rentals at Arrowhead RV Campground.

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