American Hiking Society
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Blue Grouse Trail to Mule Deer Trail - Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Two Knobby Tires &bull Mar 2, 2010
Parking can found at Kriley Pond and above Kriley Pond at the end of a roundabout; which includes space for horse trailers. A daily park pass or annual state park pass is required at all parking lots. Kriley Pond parking… Full Story »
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Virginia Aquatic Ecology and Management - Vernal Pools, Water Monitoring
Two Knobby Tires &bull Mar 1, 2010
The Appalachian Mountains are home to a high concentration of fresh water bodies that include rivers, streams, ponds, reservoirs, lakes, and vernal pools. Water bodies provide an environment for plants; although most do not do well with wet roots. Virginia plants that can… Full Story »
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Wanted: spring break trail volunteers - Trailspace.com
www.trailspace.com via @ObozFootwear &bull Feb 23, 2010College students who want to make a difference during spring break, can join American Hiking Society on a Volunteer Vacation. Participants help construct and maintain thousands of trail miles and only need to bring camping gear and a willingness to… Full Story »
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Virtual Active's Photos
www.facebook.com via @VirtualActive &bull Feb 23, 2010John with American Hiking Society President Greg Miller at the 1st Annual Hike on the Hill event to lobby for our National Trail Systems and outdoor spaces. Full Story »
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Hike the Hill with American Hiking Society - Trails Advocacy Week 2010
Two Knobby Tires &bull Feb 19, 2010
On Saturday February 20th, the American Hiking Society will kick off its 13th annual Hike the Hill Trails Advocacy Week which brings hiking and trail advocates together to learn grassroots lobbying skills and to promote increased funding for our national… Full Story »
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Weather and Climate - Virginia Master Naturalist Training
Two Knobby Tires &bull Feb 18, 2010
The following is what I learned about weather and climate during my first session of Virginia Master Naturalist training . Weather warnings The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is the only organization that issues weather warnings and watches. Local… Full Story »
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Virginia Master Naturalist Training - Roanoke Valley Chapter
Two Knobby Tires &bull Feb 18, 2010
On Tuesday, I attended my first session of training to become a Virginia Master Naturalist with the Roanoke Valley Chapter. The course includes 11 three hour classroom sessions and a few weekend field trips. Maintaining a title of Virginia Master… Full Story »
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The American Hiking...
www.facebook.com via @JohnBoydThacher &bull Feb 17, 2010Save John Boyd Thacher State Park! The American Hiking Society named the Red Trail in John Boyd Thacher State Park the best fitness trail in the country. (2005) Full Story »
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National Trails Day 2010 announced
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Feb 14, 2010
The American Hiking Society has recently announced the date for National Trails Day 2010. On June 5th, 2010, the American Hiking Society and outdoor enthusiasts across the country will celebrate the 18th annual National Trails Day, a celebration of America's… Full Story »
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American Hiking Society's Hike the Hill 2010
Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Feb 12, 2010Washington DC - American Hiking Society invites hiking and trails enthusiasts and leaders to Washington, DC February 20-25 for the 13th annual Hike the Hill: Trails Advocacy Week! During the week-long Hike the Hill, hikers and trails advocates from across… Full Story »
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Some if by land, none if by sea
www.wickedlocal.com via @OldColony &bull Feb 4, 2010Visitor Services Board member Sharon DeCoste, Robert Bradley, David Buckman, Director of Planning and Development Lee Hartmann and Selectmen Chairman and VSB member Dicky Quintal discuss funding requests Monday afternoon. Full Story »
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Hike the Hill in support of our trails and wildlands!
wilderness.org via @leopoldheritage &bull Feb 2, 2010Come join The Wilderness Society, American Hiking Society, and hundreds of trails supporters to “Hike the Hill” in Washington, D.C., on Monday, Feb. 22 at 9 a.m. Full Story »
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American Hiking...
www.facebook.com via @travelinggal &bull Feb 2, 2010Southern Hospitality Magazine-Traveler American Hiking Society Announces the 2010 Volunteer Vacations Schedule Full Story »
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Colorado Nature Field Guide for Wildlife
Two Knobby Tires &bull Feb 1, 2010
The following is a short list of Colorado's wildlife that we have learned about. We do not have a picture of a black bear but do have pictures of elk, gray jays, and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep. Click on the… Full Story »
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"Green Groups" Offer An Environmental Budget
www.nationalparkstraveler.com via @ParksTraveler &bull Feb 1, 2010"Green Groups" Offer An Environmental Budget, One That Focuses on Climate Change, Clean Energy, Ecological Health | National Parks Traveler Full Story »
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Outdoor Alliance Reflects on Successful 2009
Hiking News @ ABC of Hiking &bull Jan 24, 2010Washington D.C. - Outdoor Alliance (OA), a coalition of six member-based national outdoor advocacy groups dedicated to the conservation and stewardship of our public lands and waters, is pleased to report significant and measurable progress in 2009. Fighting for the outdoor community across policies including… Full Story »
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American Hiking Society will hike to the Hill
www.scotchmanpeaks.org via @jessicasmith30 &bull Jan 21, 2010Roughly 60 miles south of Canada, the 88,000 acre Scotchman Peaks roadless area spans the Idaho-Montana border. Since the 1970s, when the U.S. Forest Service carried out extensive evaluations of lands suitable for wilderness, this rugged, scenic and biologically diverse… Full Story »
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Nordic Walking Trails in Colorado - Fitness Training with Poles
Two Knobby Tires &bull Jan 7, 2010
Nordic walking is an emerging outdoor activity that promotes aerobic exercise, an upper body workout, and a connection with nature. It can be done year round and only requires a set of walking poles. The pole swinging motion is likened to cross country skiing without skis but somewhat counter intuitive because pole tips are supposed to remain behind the lead foot and not used as means to pull yourself forward. Instead, pole tips are only supposed to lightly touch the ground and serve as a mechanism for emulating a cross… Full Story »
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Two Knobby Tires 2010 Corporate Sponsorships
Two Knobby Tires &bull Jan 1, 2010
We are proud to announce that we are supporting the following non-profit organizations in 2010. 2010 will be our second year supporting Leave No Trace as a retail partner and promoting the seven Leave No Trace principles. LNT mission statement… Full Story »
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Rowdy Dawg 2009 - Mountain Bike Race Results
Two Knobby Tires &bull Dec 21, 2009
I am just now checking the Rowdy Dawg race results and I finished 12th out of 15 beginner men with a time of 1:41:59. The winner of the beginner men's group had a time of 1:09:47 so I've need to improve by 30+ minutes if I hope to compete for the top spot next year and… Full Story »
