Appalachian Trail
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail during spring break safely
www.examiner.com via @NYNJTrailConf &bull Mar 8, 2010Well here we are on the verge of yet another season of hiking and above all the trails in the US there is no doubt that the famous Appalachian Trail will see more feet this Spring Break than any other trail. Every Spring Break people flock to the trail either for a weekend or week of hiking or just to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and those dreaded school books. Like most city… Full Story »
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Digital Rabbit Blog Archive Get fit: Hike the Appalachian trail for water
digitalrabbit.org via @Digital_Rabbit &bull Mar 8, 2010Map of the Appalachian trail from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy The Appalachian trail is 2,178 miles long and runs from Maine to Georgia. Steven and Matt are a father and son duo who love to hike. They decided to put… Full Story »
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blindhiker.com
www.blindhiker.com via @Broadsnark &bull Mar 8, 2010I believe in the independence of persons with disabilities. I will use GPS to demonstrate the value of adapted GPS to members of the blind community, manufacturers, and the general public." Donations made through PayPal are not tax-deductible. If you… Full Story »
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Jeff Alt (Fan Club)'s Photos
www.facebook.com via @jeffalt &bull Mar 7, 2010Toledo friends family, Join me on May 1, 2010, for the movie premiere of, A Walk for Sunshine Appalachian Trail Show in Maumee, Ohio. The theater is on close proximity to my boyhood home and the Sunshine Children's Home, where… Full Story »
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Hiking the Appalachian Trail during spring break safely Natural/Herbal Health
adviserretsuzen.wordpress.com via @Merlyn_Seeley &bull Mar 7, 2010-
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Links on "Facebook"
www.facebook.com via @benitezbertoni &bull Mar 4, 2010FacebookWhat's it like to work with Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg? Find out in this personal note from one of our engineers on the Facebook Engineering Page. FacebookStory of the Week: Guided by GPS and a white cane, blind attorney Mike… Full Story »
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Blind Hiker Mike Hanson Begins Thru-Hike of the Appalachian Trail
matadorsports.com via @vagab0nderz &bull Mar 4, 2010Despite his disability, Mike Hanson is an outdoorsman. He's hunted and fished for over 30 years and is an experienced kayaker and backpacker. He's well aware of the dangers of hiking such a challenging trail. Hanson has spent the last… Full Story »
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Sacred Journal part VII- Hiking the Appalachian Trail Georgia section Natural/Herbal Health
adviserretsuzen.wordpress.com via @Merlyn_Seeley &bull Mar 4, 2010This entry was posted on March 4, 2010 at 7:06 pm and is filed under Uncategorized. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response, or trackback from your own site. Full Story »
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Sacred Journal part VII- Hiking the Appalachian Trail Georgia section
www.examiner.com via @Merlyn_Seeley &bull Mar 4, 2010Here you will see that we finally made it to the official start of the trail and what isn't in the journal entry is that we found on top of Springer Mountain at the beginning there had been a very nice new style shelter built. This was a double decked shelter and the wood was all… Full Story »
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Blind Backpacker Set to Hike Appalachian Trail
Sierra Blogging Post &bull Mar 3, 2010
Hiking the Appalachian Trail (AT) is no easy feat - the 2,174-mile long thru-trail is difficult for even the most experienced hiker or backpacker. I can't begin to imagine the challenges a blind hiker would encounter navigating the famous trail. Full Story »
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REI Richmond-Short Pump, VA Store
www.rei.com via @TheExtraGear &bull Mar 3, 2010Gear up for the great outdoors at REI Richmond-Short Pump, where our friendly staff will help outfit you with top-quality outdoor clothing, packs, shoes and more. Whether you're spending a day paddling the the James River or a month hiking… Full Story »
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Blind hiker intends to conquer the Appalachain Trail
www.gadling.com via @jaclynrandolph &bull Mar 2, 2010A 44-year old Minnesota man named Mike Hanson will set out tomorrow to hike the entire length of the Appalachian Trail, which is of course always a major undertaking for any hiker. But in Hanson's case, it is an even more formidable challenge considering he has been blind… Full Story »
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Blind Hiker Tackles Appalachian Trail With Only His Wits and a GPS
wii.tweetmeme.com via @TM_Wii &bull Mar 2, 2010Hiking the Appalachian Trail is no small feat. Its 2,174 miles of winding trail is steep, rocky, and occasionally treacherous. If you manage to walk the length of it in one shot, it constitutes a badge of courage. If you… Full Story »
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The Adventure Blog: Blind Hiker Set To Challenge Appalachian Trail
theadventureblog.blogspot.com via @travelnadv &bull Mar 2, 2010The 2174 mile long Appalachian Trail is a tough enough challenge for any backpacker to handle on a single thru-hike. The classic trail runs through the Appalachian Mountain range of the Eastern United States, from Maine to Georgia, and passes… Full Story »
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Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Mar 2, 2010
The park is located in Northern Virginia, not far from the West Virginia border. Through Shenandoah National Park runs the Appalachian Trail, and also Skyline Drive, one of the most scenic routes in the United States. The park encompasses over… Full Story »
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Blind Man Hiking Appalachian Trail
Outside Blog &bull Mar 1, 2010
Minnesota-native Mike Hanson, blind since birth, set out on his quest to hike the Appalachian Trail today. Hanson will use only a GPS on the trek, although he will be accompanied by documentarian Gary Steffens. According to news reports, Steffens… Full Story »
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Best National Parks in the Eastern United States
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Mar 1, 2010
The Eastern U.S. is home to some of the most beautiful areas in the country. Following are some of the best national parks in the eastern United States. National parks are always excellent family vacation destinations. Though parks in the east lack the colorful… Full Story »
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Backpacking Workshop
www.facebook.com via @Hipneck &bull Feb 28, 2010For those looking to add backpacking to their wilderness experience Tennessee Wild is working with Little River Trading Company to offer this 2 hour short-course on backpacking and the Appalachian Trail. The course is the Tuesday before a Tennessee Wild… Full Story »
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Spy Rock, VA - Winter Backpack
Fratri Errabundus &bull Feb 27, 2010
I did a winter backpack with my 2 nephews on Feb 20-21. The original plan was to hike from the Montebello Fish Hatchery over to Reed's Gap near Wintergreen, about 22 miles on the Appalachian Trail. We were going to… Full Story »
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Blind Minn. man hitting Appalachian Trail with GPS technology
Topix Hiking News &bull Feb 27, 2010
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