Cyclists following historic route of the Underground Railroad
Carden, Evan (2007) Cyclists following historic route of the Underground Railroad. The South Alabamian.
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Abstract
Two of a group of cyclists taking a journey from Mobile to Ontario, Canada stopped for a rest at the White Smith Memorial Library in Jackson, Tuesday.
Along with the group of 18 riders, the trek Norman Peterson and Cheryl Hummon are traveling marks the official opening of the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route. The route is made up of mostly rural roads that connect historical landmarks related to the legendary network of safe houses used to offer refuge to fugitive slaves.
| EPrint Type: | Web Resource |
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| Keywords: | Underground Railroad Bicycle Route, Adventure Cycling, living healthier, historical significance |
| Subjects: | Practice Health |
| ID Code: | 687 |
| Deposited By: | Hoffman, Theodore |
| Deposited On: | 26 July 2007 |
| Click Here: | http://www.southalabamian.com/news/2007/0419/Front_Page/003.html |