Today's ride has been so rewarding, I hardly notice my road-weary legs. Reluctantly, I continue south, riding the bike-friendly roads of Pamlico. While taking a break, I look over the maps and realize that this peninsula-shaped county is nearly surrounded by water. Maybe next time I'll glide through open sounds and meandering streams in the cockpit of a sea kayak. Eco-tourism is a clean, sustainable and rewarding resource for cities, towns and smaller communities.
Cycling fits well into the puzzle of commerce, travel and recreation.
When a community invests in facilities such as greenways, parks, and paddling trails, they are rewarded ten-fold with return visitors, active recreation alternatives in addition to the 'feel good' attitude about making strides toward a better quality of life.