There’s no better way to understand the Fox River Trail’s impact and importance after 25 years than on a bike ride from Green Bay to De Pere.
The 26.3-mile trail on a warm, sunny Friday in May finds residents on foot, two wheels, three wheels and four paws. Some pop on the trail for a leisurely walk. Others are there to power through a workout run or ride. From kids to seniors, they all use the trail and offer a smile, wave or nod to passersby.
Car and truck noises give way to bird songs and the gentle lap of water against the shore; you almost forget you’re in the heart of a metro area of 275,000…