Justin Morgan Had a Horse is another of the books I enjoyed as a kid. Justin Morgan was a real person, and his horse became the founder of the Morgan breed. He lived in Vermont; so if we go riding there, maybe we can follow in his tracks. Or should I say, hoof prints?

As Vermont is the Green Mountain State, I naturally think of it as being all mountainous. I imagine one steep, grueling climb after another; with summits at altitudes that have me gasping for breath.

Vermont, then, sounds like a great place for mountain biking. Whether by MTB or road bike, I often wish I could visit the state in Fall, and see that famous Autumn foliage.

There are various state parks to explore; and I sure would want to ship home a supply of maple syrup!

For the roadie, Vermont offers various inn-to-inn tours that let you explore the lower Champlain Valley by bicycle. Ride over rolling hills, and visit the small villages. Luggage is transported, but otherwise these tours are self-guided. If you include Lake Champlain on your route, you might even see Champy!

For the MTB enthusiast, there are inn-to-inn tours in the Green Mountains. Test your mettle! Ride over a variety of unpaved surfaces. Most of these trails are beginner to intermediate in difficulty. Even so, I suspect that I’d soon learn that I’m made of aluminum foil; not titanium. 

Whoa, there! All those trails followed, and we still haven’t seen Justin Morgan? There are horseback trails in Vermont, too. Saddle up and trot away!