One of the stories shared on the Mississippi River Tour this summer, how a 24 year old woman save Itasca State Park’s virgin cedar and pine.

Photo from ride video (see below) from Mark Wyatt, Iowa Bicycle Coalition As the weather becomes warmer, interest in the BACooN Ride is sizzling. To date over 1,500 riders have signed up. Commemorative stainless steel pint glasses were offered to the first 2,000 riders and only 500 remain. To become a participant, visit www.bacoonride.com and…

from Sarah Pritzker For the Grand Opening of Nice Ride rental bikes in Bemidji, 20 riders are invites to peddle their way up the Mississippi River Trail, then the Paul Bunyan State Trail to Bemidji for the festivities. We are kicking off “Nice Ride in Bemidji” with a touring ride to Bemidji, June 19th through…

from Becky Bernstein, Relaj Blog Sodium in Salt. Sodium in Food. Is too much Salt a Problem? Salt is needed to survive, but too much salt can be dangerous. Needless to say, many of us consume far more than the recommended amount. It is because salt is deceptively hidden in many seemingly innocuous foods –…