Hitting The Rail Trail

Today, we hit the rail trail again. I want to keep pushing myself out of my comfort zone. My goal is to ride the entire Dutchess County Rail Trail, but the only way to do that is to get out there and actually ride. I find riding with a friend makes it way easier to bike longer distances.

We rode from the Hopewell Junction Depot to Diddell Road, which is 4 miles one way. This part of the trail includes passing by Lake Walton and further up is the Veterans Memorial Mile section. On today’s ride, we saw a regular size turtle and there was lots of people walking their pups. Finally, I was able to crush the hill at Rt. 376, as we switched bikes on the way back for a bit. So, I was able complete 8 miles.

The best part of this section of the rail trail was our starting and ending spot, which is the Hopewell Train Depot. It actually houses lots of train memorabilia from the local area. Just a quick reminder whenever biking or walking, remember to take plenty of bottled water with you, as it is important for you and especially your beloved dog to stay hydrated.

Dutchess County Rail Trail

Summer is here, and it is time to toss that covid mask and shred weight. It is amazing to see so many people actively enjoying the Dutchess County Rail Trail. I set myself a goal this month is to say that I have ridden each section of the rail trail. So far, I completed 9 miles from Overocker Road to the Walkway over the Hudson located in Poughkeepsie, NY. Today, I rode 5 miles from the Hopewell Junction Depot to the overpass bridge on Rt. 376. Next, to complete in between Wappingers to Poughkeepsie. Here are some photos, as I stop for a water break and take time to enjoy the scenery along the way.

Hopewell Junction Train Depot

View of Lake Walton

My not so little friend on the trail today!

Walk Way Over the Hudson – Poughkeepsie , NY

DC Rail Trail Map

God Is So Good!

Yes, summer is here, which means vacation time for families. Depending on the weather or temperature outside sometimes parents need to consider an indoor activity with their children. One of my favorite fun things to do is visit an aquarium to watch God’s sea creatures swim.

This reminds me of Bible verse: Genesis 1:21 So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that moves, with which the waters swarm, according to their kinds, and every winged bird according to its kind. And God saw that it was good.

What we learn from this verse is that from the beginning of time that God is so good. It doesn’t matter what day, season, or weather it is, God’s goodness surrounds us.

God is good all the time!

God Is So Good by Pat Barrett