Paved Preserve

Robinson Preserve recently completed a paved trail that winds through the northwest Bradenton park on 17th Avenue and 99th Street.

The trail is ideal for cyclers and bikers, but can also be used for any wheeled contraption that is not suited for offroad, whether that's someone avoiding the dirt in their polished Timberland boots, or scooting down the path on rollerblades.

Michelle Modisett, a 23-year-old Bradenton resident, often takes advantage on her rollerblades.

What does she think of it?

"No comment," she said.

Huh?

"No, I like roller blading there because it's a very smooth path," she said, "you're not hitting a lot of bumps. And it's wide so multiple people can pass at the same time, so bikes and strollers can go ... and it also covers a great deal of the park, so it's not like you're roller blading 100 feet."

The park also offers kayaking, spectular views from a tower, and endless hiking.