GPS
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The Good Route: Google Maps Adds Bike Routes
Outside Blog &bull Today
Google worked with the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy to add more than 12,000 miles of trail to Google Maps. "Over the course of the last three to four years, we've been out riding the trails with GPS units to collect data," says… Full Story »
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Garmin Grows Fleet Tracking for Commercial Vehicles
Garmin Blog &bull Yesterday
Did you know that Garmin has a fleet management interface so you can turn the Garmin GPS device into a messaging terminal. Whether its delivery vans or taxi cabs, we team with many third parties in order to provide PND-based… Full Story »
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nvi 1390T praised as a handy helper by Family Handyman
Garmin Blog &bull Mar 8, 2010
Even if you're not map impaired, you need this cool GPS from Garmin," the editors write. That'll save you time. Want to pick up food on the way? This baby will pull up all the restaurants along your route and… 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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- Appalachian Trail
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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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The Gear Junkie Scoop: Wenger Patagonia
Outside Blog &bull Mar 4, 2010
My head is still spinning. My feet are damaged but on the mend. To say the Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race was a crazy time would understate the experience. After almost seven straight days of racing--and hundreds of miles traveled on bike, foot, and kayak--my team completed the race… Full Story »
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Accessorize your nvi
Garmin Blog &bull Mar 4, 2010
Sometimes it's the little things that make a big difference, and our custom friction mounts fit that saying perfectly. It's no secret that Garmin GPS devices are ready to go out of the box so that you can start navigating... Full Story »
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More GPS Satellites Will Be Eyes for Troops and Civilians
www.nytimes.com via @NYCHiker &bull Feb 25, 2010OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. — Across the unforgiving terrain of Afghanistan, American combat forces have come to rely on satellites as well as their rifles and body armor to carry out missions effectively, and to stay alive. Full Story »
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Epicocity Kayaks Mekong for Migration Studies
Outside Blog &bull Feb 24, 2010
The Epicocity Project crew is in Laos researching how the proposed Don Sahong Dam may effect the Mekong river for a documentary to air on the National Geographic Channel this fall, according to Epicocity.Wordpress.com. The crew has outfitted kayaks with… Full Story »
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New ViewRanger map bundles for popular trails
Live for the Outdoors News &bull Feb 24, 2010
Great news for walkers doing the Wainwright's Coast to Coast or The Pennine Way this spring: ViewRanger [link to www.viewranger.com] have packaged all the maps you need into one handy 60 bundle in their new Great Trails series. ViewRanger uses… Full Story »
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- Coast to Coast
- Pennine Way
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Don't Forget - Anza-Borrego Event at A16 Tonight
Modern Hiker &bull Feb 24, 2010
Im still neck-deep in New Zealand photos, and it will be a little while before I can give a full update, but I just wanted to remind everyone about the free Anza-Borrego event at the West LA Adventure 16 tonight… Full Story »
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Scientists Discover Clues to Elephants' "Secret" Language
TreeHugger Travel and Nature Blog &bull Feb 22, 2010
Elephants are brilliant creatures. They can count, and even identify different languages. In fact, they have their own "secret" language - sounds emitted between animals that cannot be heard by human ears - that scientists are working to decode. And… Full Story »
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5 Fun And Odd Camping Gadgets You Have Not Heard Of
Camping Tourist &bull Feb 22, 2010It can be really difficult to keep up with the times the accessories and the electronic gadgets much less keep up with all the new and odd camping gadgets that are on the market today. There are fun gadgets that… Full Story »
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Wonder At The Secrets
Appalachian Treks &bull Feb 21, 2010
Each of us visits this Earth involuntarily, and without an invitation. For me, it is enough to wonder at the secrets. --Albert Einstein (1879-1955) German-born American Physicist I've received a lot of feedback about this little known waterfall in Rock Creek Park outside of Erwin, TN. So maybe it's… Full Story »
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Boulder Skier's Ham Radio Key In Saving His Life
cbs4denver.com via @denvernewsnow &bull Feb 21, 2010Close Window E-mail This Page Full Story »
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Coyote hunters: A rare breed
www.startribune.com via @WesternOutdoors &bull Feb 20, 2010Club Outdoors is where you can keep up with Star Tribune experts and others in Minnesota who love fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation. Click here to access our outdoors newsletter, the Club Outdoors Facebook Fan Page, Twitter and more. Full Story »
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Backcountry skier rescued from area west of Eldora
www.dailycamera.com via @SamNeace &bull Feb 20, 2010Boulder County Sheriff's deputies and members of Rocky Mountain Rescue Group and Pridemark Ambulance rescued an injured skier from the area of Guinn Mountain, west of Eldora Mountain Resort, on Friday night. Full Story »
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Best GPS Hiking Units
www.smart-hiking-and-camping-tips.com via @thehikingcenter &bull Feb 19, 2010Don't worry -- your e-mail address is totally secure. I promise to use it only to send you Smarter Hiking And Camping. Full Story »
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Finger Lakes Trail "End to End Guide" Updated
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Feb 19, 2010
Bs alphabetically by cities at: www.bedandbreakfastguideusa.com/newyorkbedandbreakfast.htm? Thanks for considerable input from Ed Sidote, and input from Tony Preus (originator of this guidebook), Marty Howden, Irene Szabo, Lynda Rummel, Jim DeWan, Don McClimans, and Tom Reimers for their help in updating… Full Story »
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