Editor's note: This "Taking to the Trails" column first appeared in The Londonderry Times newspaper. By Mike Byerly, Londonderry Trailways Let’s face it, some people dread winter. However, for those who enjoy winter weather, Londonderry is a great place for getting outside for fun, exercise and fresh air – even in the winter! Aside from … Continue reading Londonderry Winter Adventures
Editor's note: This "Taking to the Trails" column first appeared in The Londonderry Times newspaper. By Paul Margolin, Londonderry Trailways We are indebted to our Londonderry forefathers, who have been fine stewards of our natural resources over the Town’s 300-year history. Despite enormous growth in population the last 60 years—from 2,500* in 1960 to over … Continue reading A Brief History of Londonderry’s Rail Trail
Before you is a pussy willow, a sure sign of spring. In the spring these willows have fuzzy catkins (small flower clusters) on the bare branches in early spring. In many cultures around the world pussy willow cuttings are used in holiday celebrations including Chinese New Years in Asia, Easter in Europe and America, and … Continue reading Pussy Willow
About halfway down the slope is a high bush blueberry. Blueberries like the sun, which they get because the rail bed keeps away trees that might shade them out. They also don’t mind “wet feet” and are often found near wetlands like this. Look for the oval light green leaves, brown twigs and stems, and beautiful blue … Continue reading Blueberries
Old rail beds make great trails. The rail bed is built for good drainage, so it can be paved with less expense. Trains do not like sharp turns or steep hills—which makes for easy hiking, biking and cross county skiing. The train engineer cannot stop quickly and must see far ahead. From here you can … Continue reading Rails to Trails