Ep 96: Riding the Rails of History

Harry and Rafe discuss the joy that can be found on the nation's rail trails.Abandoned rail lines have been converted over the last 6 decades to produce a network of remarkable hike/bike trails across the country.  The Buf discusses three in detail: the Elroy-Sparta Trail in Wisconsin, the Erie Canal Trail in New York, and the Monon Trail in Indianapolis.  Along the way their stories connect Harry's grandmother in Wisconsin to Pizza Jesus in New York to Larry Bird and Oscar Robertson in Indiana.The Good abounds when you get outside and go exploring on your bike.*****As always, you can reach the Buf at [email protected]*****As you know, this is an independent podcast so your hosts also carry all the expenses of running this podcast.  As such, some of you have asked how you can help out.  Well, here's the answer: support us on Buy Me a Coffee:https://buymeacoffee.com/bufnagleOn this page, you can do a really nice thing like send us a couple dollars to help cover the cost of recording and hosting and microphones and research and all that.  Any little bit really helps!  Thank you in advance!!!