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Hiking Utah's Natural Bridges National Monument
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Yesterday
Located 35 miles west of Blanding, Utah, Natural Bridges National Monument is managed by the National Park Service. Unlike Arches National Park to the north, this geologic park features stone bridges, not arches. Trails also descend from trailheads along Bridge… Full Story »
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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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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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Survival & Camping Gear
www.trails.com via @Megwell &bull Feb 24, 2010For full access to Trails.com, Log In or begin your 14-Day Free Trial. Learn more… Full Story »
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Winter Camping part 1 of 6: Descent into Lunacy
survivaltv.magnify.net &bull Feb 24, 2010conleytgn wrote: My friends and I start our adventure into the frozen woods of Michigan. Forecasted temps to reach a low of 5 degrees. Full Story »
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Adirondack Amphibians: The American Toad
Adirondack Almanack &bull Feb 24, 2010
Every fall when I lead groups of students through the woods on a biodiversity investigation, we always have to be careful not to step on toads. Its a challenge, for once we are off the trails, the forest floor is one big closet, full of hiding places that small animals, like toads, can use, and which we, with our clumsy feet and our eyes towering four to six feet above the ground, never see. More than once we have stumbled upon wee tiny toads and great giant monster toads.… Full Story »
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Tracker Dogs Help Find Lost Pets
wjz.com via @daisywilder &bull Feb 23, 2010Close Window E-mail This Page Full Story »
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Pisgah 36 Mountains Bike Adventure this weekend
www.citizen-times.com via @mountainbikeuk &bull Feb 18, 2010HomeNewsObituariesOpinionNation/WorldSportsOutdoorsLivingEntertainmentVisitorsClassifiedsCustomer Service Full Story »
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How to Get Started Fastpacking
matadorsports.com via @travelmile &bull Feb 16, 2010Fastpacking, or ultralight backpacking, is all about traveling farther by cutting out weight and dialing up speed. Full Story »
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Portland students trek Appalachian Trail
updates.mainetoday.com via @newsportlandme &bull Feb 16, 2010PORTLAND — Thirty seventh-graders from Lincoln and Moore middle schools left this morning on a four-day winter camping excursion along the Appalachian Trail in Rangeley. Full Story »
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Should Katmai National Park Replace Its Swikshak Patrol "Cabin"? One Picture Should Answer That Question
www.nationalparkstraveler.com via @nat_parks_news &bull Feb 16, 2010Should Katmai National Park Replace Its Swikshak Patrol "Cabin"? One Picture Should Answer That Question | National Parks Traveler Full Story »
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Clark State Forest – Indiana Jewel In The South
www.worldpassages.org via @holiday_package &bull Feb 13, 2010Clark State Forest is located on US 31 about one mile north of Henryville, Indiana and about ten miles south of Scottsburg, Indiana. This is Indianas oldest State Forest, established in 1903. It is also one of the prettiest of… Full Story »
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Hiking the Georgia section of the famous Appalachian Trail
www.examiner.com via @Merlyn_Seeley &bull Feb 11, 2010Get alerts when there is a new article from the Appalachian Trail Hiking Examiner. Read Examiner.com's terms of use. Full Story »
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TR- Weekend at Winchester lookout — Close Call on Mount Larrabee
www.wildsnow.com via @blondewithBO &bull Feb 10, 2010TR- Weekend at Winchester lookout — Close Call on Mount Larrabee - The Backcountry Skiing Blog Full Story »
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The Adirondack Naturalist's Backyard
Adirondack Almanack &bull Feb 10, 2010
Over the years, I've slowly been converting my backyard into a little oasis for wildlife. This may seem like a rather odd thing to do in the middle of the Adirondack Park, where wilderness areas surround us on all sides.… Full Story »
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Shirley and a Nalgene
runtellmanrun.com via @greatestIMs &bull Feb 10, 2010So I’m sitting here at my dining room table, drinking water out a plastic X-men cup (I’d like to tell you it’s my son Torger’s cup, but it’s mine. What? You’ve never seen a grown man with a love for… Full Story »
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AT license plates fund mini trail grants
The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog &bull Feb 10, 2010
The Appalachian Trail Conservancy will once again be awarding mini-grants for projects in the region that will benefit the long-distance hiking trail. This year the Appalachian Trail Conservancy will give out $25,000 in grants, not to exceed $5,000 per grant.… Full Story »
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Colorado Man Stuck in Snow for 3 Days
www2.wnct.com via @spencerblack &bull Feb 10, 2010Jason Pede was on a rescue mission of sorts -- taking an Australian shepherd rescue dog to a new home in Colorado. But his trip took a terrible turn. Full Story »
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I do: Introducing a spouse to backpacking
compasspointsmedia.com via @NikoleHahn &bull Feb 9, 2010Few moments in the life of a backpacker present more peril than when you introduce a girlfriend/wife to your beloved sport. I’ve a few stories about this, which seem hilarious to me now … not so funny to Alison, my… Full Story »
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Bodycomp Imaging's Photos
www.facebook.com via @Peter_Schwagly &bull Feb 8, 2010This is a favourite winter outing with a great cardio component. Hiking from the parking lot to the Elfin lakes shelter is about 11km and 700m vertical. Highly recommended for intermediate hikers. Full Story »
