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Hiking trails opened to wheels 31/03/08
Two trails in the Kula Forest Reserve previously closed to mountain bikes will be open to bicycles beginning Tuesday, the state Department of Land ...


Remember to bring your ID when hiking Old 31/03/08
By BILL HAGGERTY Contrary to popular belief, employees guarding entrances to the Colorado National Monument do not require visitors to take off their shoes ...


Famous hiking trail gets help 31/03/08
Ollie Simpson of Wappingers Falls hikes up a hill in Bear Mountain State Park. She’s one of a group of volunteers currently rerouting a 3-mile part of the ...


Pa. man dies on hiking trip in Harriman State Park 31/03/08
A 50-year-old Pennsylvania man died yesterday while on a hiking trip with a Boy Scout troop in Harriman State Park , Woodbury fire officials say. ...


Sanitary district hiking sewer rates 400 percent over 29/03/08
By CHRIS WETTERICH The average city and suburban sewer bill will go up by almost 400 percent by 2016 under a Springfield Metro Sanitary District rate ...


Vista wants public help on hiking, biking plans 29/03/08
Vista planners are looking for hiking and biking enthusiasts to help create a plan to promote walking and bicycling throughout the city, ...


Hiking trail link to run through McKeesport 27/03/08
By Norm Vargo A critical link in the 335-mile Great Allegheny Passage bicycle and hiking trail, which would connect Pittsburgh with Washington, DC, ...


Volunteers will help clear Trail of Tears hiking paths 27/03/08
The goal is to reopen 14.5 miles of hiking and equestrian trails. The park was closed indefinitely after February's ice storms did such severe damage that ...


Rumors Hiking & County Kudos 27/03/08
This was my first trip to the park that opened in October 2006 and I dragged my three children along to test the severity of the hiking conditions before ...


Ethiopia - Gov't closing shops for price hiking 27/03/08
By Groum Abate About 12 cement retailer shops have been closed after they were found escalating prices. The step came after the government announced that it ...


A Bay Area getaway is never far away HIKING 27/03/08
Though trips are limited to groups by reservation on Wednesdays or weekends, it's one of the best treks in the Bay Area, either biking or hiking. ...


Hiking, biking, horse trails designated at Berry College 26/03/08
RN-T staff writer In July 2007, the college began looking for a way to be good stewards of the land, balance student and public use and ...


County begins talks on ICC hiking, biking trails 26/03/08
county planners are seeking suggestions from the community on how to construct an 18-mile hiking and biking trail that would run parallel to the highway ...


Hiking, biking trails being ‘signed’ across the region 26/03/08
RN-T staff writer Now that at least 15 trails and over 700 miles have been mapped out for bikers and hikers in the area, Bike! Walk! ...


Hiking hills in bloom 26/03/08
Two weeks ago, a sudden Biblical sleet chased NBN from Romero Canyon during our Sunday hike. So when Pima County Parks and Rec offered a wildflower ...


Yamana focuses on hiking output 26/03/08
Fast-growing Yamana Gold Inc. missed analysts' fourth-quarter profit expectations but said it plans to boost production at two of its key mines. ...


Crumbling hiking bridge points up repair problems 25/03/08
BY AL WINN With its elegant stone arch supported by thick columns, the Rausch Gap Bridge began carrying trains across the swift Rausch Creek in 1854. ...


Is Heli-Hiking Bad for the Wilderness? 25/03/08
Alberta-based Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH) has led heli-hiking tours of the Canadian Rockies, landing clients on alpine ridges that are ...


Curb warming by making buses free, hiking 24/03/08
The most recent report on greenhouse gas-induced climate change claims that the problem is even worse than previously thought. ...


Rescue climbers hone skills in for busy hiking season 24/03/08
and when you'll be back, learn to read a map, bring a cell phone and enough food, water and warm clothing to last 24 hours apply even for day hikes. ...


Local hiking association will help you hit the trails 24/03/08
Hiking is a low-impact sport, good for you physically and friendly to the environment." That can range from a 50-minute walk through Springbank Park or a ...


Hiking the Lower Makamaka'ole Valley with Hike Maui 21/03/08
Let me begin by saying that hiking is not easy for me. Flat feet, two foot surgeries and a once fractured elbow all cause me some trepidation whenever I ...


Tacoma Mountaineers offer introduction to hiking 21/03/08
If you are not sure what it takes to get started hiking and backpacking in the Northwest, the Tacoma Mountaineers might have the answer for you on Tuesday. ...


Travel Trainers Offer Help for Senior’s Hiking 21/03/08
Travel Trainer,'' developed by the tourism body's Korean office, is the program in which trainers give consultations and guides to hiking routes according ...


NS government hiking user fees 21/03/08
The provincial government is increasing most of its user fees and charges by 1.9 per cent next month. Nova Scotia Finance Minister Michael Baker said ...


America’s most amazing day hikes 21/03/08
Hiking is walking." Well, yes and no. For many city-dwellers, a stroll through a nearby park will do just fine. But for those who have discovered the ...


Southern metro delays hiking bus fares 20/03/08
Ho Chi Minh City authorities Tuesday postponed an option to increase bus fares to cope with the recent fuel price hikes and instead agreed to increase ...


Patterson eyes hiking fines for giving minors alcohol 20/03/08
Adults who allow underage drinking at parties may face as much as $1500 in fines if the City Council passes an ordinance ...


Hikes Planned in Georgia's State Parks 20/03/08
Georgia’s 45 state parks, 3 state historic parks and 15 historic sites provide outdoor enthusiasts more than 54 hiking trails to choose from for every skill ...


Hiking Along the Dragon's Back 20/03/08
But with 40 percent of the area protected as parks, hikes in the lush hills outside the city are popular for locals and tourists alike and offer stunning ...


Go Hiking at Shania’s House 19/03/08
Shania Twain has opened a hiking trail on the property she recently bought in New Zealand. March 18, 2008 – “I'm very proud,” said Shania, who was joined by ...


Body Found on Hiking Path in the Cathedral City Cove 18/03/08
An investigation is under way after a dead body was found on a hiking trail near Cathedral City Monday. Authorities say a hiker walking with his dog ...


SF transit officials considering hiking parking fees 18/03/08
Because of a growing budget deficit at the Municipal Transportation Agency, officials are considering hiking the price of parking fines, parking meter rates ...


Sask. Ministry of Justice hiking victim surcharge fines 17/03/08
Ministry of Justice hiking victim surcharge fines REGINA -- Those caught breaking the law will soon be opening their pocketbooks a little wider for victims ...


Mornings shine with Jollibee, Apo Hiking 17/03/08
Danny Javier, Jim Paredes and Boboy Garrovillo of ingenious trio Apo Hiking Society make beautiful music with the top fast-food chain's latest campaign, ...


Heights and sights, hiking and dining 17/03/08
"We love hiking, and we love mountains, and it's one of the few states we hadn't been," John Carver said. He and Paul Camposano grew up together in ...


Inbounds hiking abounds at nearby ski resorts 15/03/08
From there, you can either strap on the boards and head back down, or continue hiking up Tucker Mountain, gaining access to runs such as Taco and Nacho. ...


NY Paterson says wants to avoid hiking 15/03/08
New York's Democratic governor-in-waiting David Paterson on Friday said he aimed to avoid "raising anybody's taxes," his strongest signal ...


Jefferson considers hiking tax 14/03/08
The Jefferson County Commission is weighing whether to raise property taxes to offset projected .

Hiking the Valley's mountain trails 14/03/08
It’s also the perfect time of year to hike any of the Valley’s mountain trails and for reminders about how to stay safe while hiking now or any time of year ...


Auckland man dies while hiking on Mt Ruapehu 13/03/08
The Taupo-based Lion Foundation Rescue Helicopter was called after the man reportedly collapsed while walking the Whakapapaiti track around 3.30pm. ...


Hiking, horse riding considered for Pinnacle Park 13/03/08
By Jennifer Garlesky • Staff Writer Sylva town leaders and members of the Pinnacle Park Foundation hope to develop Pinnacle Park into a premier hiking, ...


Hiking and exploring Mt. Cam 12/03/08
An Giang Province, located in the Mekong Delta region between the Tien and Hau rivers, is home to a mountain range known to locals as ...


Telluride opens terrain, but hiking required 12/03/08
Truth be told, the hiking experience is more of a backcountry sampler than the actual skiing. Although Palmyra can no longer be considered backcountry ...


Asphalt hiking path starting in BV in the works this year 12/03/08
State transportation officials plan to have a new hiking path up and running in time for walkers, runners and bikers to enjoy the changing colors on the ...


MetroParks hiking VOA fees, hill incline 12/03/08
While an exact date isn't set, visitors to Voice of America Park will be able to tell when West Chester Twp. gives its roughly ...


Tips to keep happy and safe when hiking 12/03/08
The forest offers much enjoyment so let's study some basic backwoods hiking tips to keep you happy and safe. To have a pleasant visit deep within the forest ...


DuPont Hiking Price of Titanium Dioxide 11/03/08
DuPont Inc. said Monday it will raise the price for all grades of its titanium dioxide sold in US dollar-priced markets across ...


Hiking and exploring Mt. Cam 11/03/08
By Nguyen Thao in HCMC An Giang Province, located in the Mekong Delta region between the Tien and Hau rivers, is home to a mountain range known to locals as ...


County Hiking Fee Inspection Rates 11/03/08
By TERRY WOLF Laurens County businesses that pay fees to cover environmental health inspections will soon be charged a higher rate for service. ...


Around Florida film festival hiking festival 11/03/08
By GEORGINA CRUZ | South Florida Sun-Sentinel March 10, 2008 Tallahassee – Florida's capital celebrates the beauty of the season during the 40th annual ...


Cape Cod Rail Trail's 22 miles biking and hiking 10/03/08
By Bob Downing | Of the Akron Beacon Journal March 9, 2008 SOUTH DENNIS, Mass. | The Cape Cod Rail Trail is not the longest or the best. ...


Winter hiking at Blackstone River and Canal Heritage 7/03/08
By Allan Jung/Daily News staff Divided by Hartford Avenue in Uxbridge, the south section is peaceful and civilized with its nearly arrow-straight walking ...


As costs rise, pizzerias are hiking prices 7/03/08
By Stacey Burling Pete Mavroudis, owner of Apollo's Family Pizzeria in Bensalem, is feeling the economy's squeeze from all sides. ...


Strap on your hiking boots 7/03/08
Despite the best efforts of our university to offset the $7 million of debt Rowan will incur if it does indeed lose $4 million in state funding this June, ...


City Council, School Board debate hiking 6/03/08
By Samieh Shalash | 247-4537 March 5, 2008 POQUOSON - Hiring less staff next year in order to pay teachers more was debated Tuesday by the Poquoson City ...


Mason-Dixon Scouts go on hiking adventure 6/03/08
Scouts from Mason-Dixon Council at Philmont Scout Ranch with a copy of The Herald-Mail include, front row, from left, Greg Roder, Kevin Mothershed, ...


As costs rise, pizzerias are hiking prices 6/03/08
By Stacey Burling Pete Mavroudis, owner of Apollo's Family Pizzeria in Bensalem, is feeling the economy's squeeze from all sides. ...


Time Warner Cable hiking rates 5/03/08
Letters announcing a rate increase went out over the past few days to the 615000 customers in Time Warner Cable's Syracuse Division, which extends from ...


Fancy hiking Inca trails in Peru 5/03/08
Hiking the Inca trails in Peru: Hiking 45 km in the Peruvian Andes, you'll come across the stunning ruins of the long-forgotten Inca city of Machu Picchu. ...


Hiking prices of fertiliser threat to pasture fertility 5/03/08
By Debbie Gregory FARMERS have not seen the end of skyrocketing fertiliser prices, which have the potential to cause loss of production in the sheep and ...


Officials Urge Caution When Hiking 5/03/08
Experts recommend taking a cell phone if you go hiking and said to let people know where you're going. Don't hike alone, they advised.


PPL Begins Hiking Nuclear Plant Capacity 5/03/08
Corp. has begun increasing the capacity of a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant, the electricity provider said Tuesday. ...


NWA other airlines hiking ticket prices 4/03/08
By John Welbes Northwest Airlines and other big airlines are hiking ticket prices to offset another spike in fuel costs. Delta Air Lines led the most recent ...


Hiking in the Superstition Wilderness 4/03/08
I’m used to hiking in mountains, so you’d think desert trekking would be easier, but after two hours we’re soaked in sweat and guzzling water. ...


20 Hiking Safety Tips 4/03/08
Hiking trails in Florida can be just as dangerous as hiking trails that run through mountain ranges. The biggest danger you face when hiking any trail is ...


Grab your boots and the dog and track in some mud 3/03/08
Our destination was the Pollock Bench Trail in the McInnis Canyons Conservation Area southwest of Fruita, but we ended up hiking along the Colorado River. ...


Assocham for hiking FDI cap in Defence 3/03/08
The foreign direct investment limit in the Defence sector needs to be increased to 49 per cent from the current 26 per cent to ...


Hiking basics 3/03/08
Don't go hiking in sandals, flip-flops or street shoes. Tell someone where you're going. Always carry ID. Take a map of the trail with you and a cell ...


Hiking a passion for Shelton enthusiast 3/03/08
His interest in hiking took its first steps in the late 1960s when he was living in Seattle. "I spent a month living with a friend who was a seasonal ranger ...


Why banks may regret hiking their dividends 1/03/08
by John Stepek It’s not been a great week for banks, but neither has it been as bad as some might have feared. Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) had a similar ...


More money available to invest after hiking tax slabs 1/03/08
By hiking tax slabs, the gains from tax saving are enormous, as high as Rs 45000 per annum, if you earn at least Rs 5 lakh every year. ...



 
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