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How to get hiking fit 31/10/08
Hiking is a popular activity, particularly since you can often find places to hike close to home, if you are lucky! However, there's always the feeling that ...


Hiking price of cigs not wise 31/10/08
This is in addition to the recent price hike announced in the 2009 budget. One of the favourite items in the minds of the Treasury officials and those in ...


Pelham Mill Park to include hiking facilities 30/10/08
This will be directed toward hiking and other activities aside from baseball and softball which has been identified as a need for Greenville County," said ...


Eco-hiking in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley 30/10/08
Hiking in Lebanon's beautiful Bekaa Valley, the BBC's Bob Trevelyan still finds traces of the country's fraught political, economic and environmental ...


Hiking boot uses chemical-warfare technology 29/10/08
A new hiking boot from Hi-Tec is designed with a plasma-based process that was developed for clothing to be used in chemical warfare. ...


Stop Hiking Alcohol Taxes: Opinion 28/10/08
In this week’s installment of citizen journalism, Taylors Wine managing director, Mitchell Taylor, presents research that shows increased taxation on ...


Best Hiking Trail: Table Rocks 28/10/08
Our local "islands in the sky" continue to lead the pack when it comes to Rogue Valley hikers' favorite places to get away for a while. ...


Old 70 becomes hiking, biking trail 28/10/08
The old highway that runs from Old Fort to Ridgecrest has been converted into a public hiking and bicycle trail. It has been made possible through the ...


Couple's passion for hiking leads to trails Web site 27/10/08
That's what the joy of hiking is all about, according to husband and wife biologists Bill Hamilton and Deborah Sillman, faculty members at Penn State, ...


Hiking a favorite activity 27/10/08
By Kimberly Loser On a recent Saturday afternoon, I found myself beginning a seven-mile hike on the Falls Trail through Pennsylvania's Glens Natural Area, ...


Junction man recovering after Grand Canyon hiking accident 25/10/08
Sunday, on what was Korte’s 98th day hiking in Grand Canyon, Korte, a consulting geologist in Grand Junction and an avid birder, took a serious fall that ...


Hiking: Mount Washington in the fall 25/10/08
Climbing Mount Washington this time of year can be an interesting mix. Early snow imparts the feeling of winter. Also in the mix is the carpet of color on ...


Hiking trips explore historic Morris Canal 25/10/08
by Warren Reporter WARREN COUNTY - On Sunday, Oct. 26, Mike Helbing will lead a hike following as closely as possible the route of the Morris Canal from ...


City Considers Hiking Parking Fines 25/10/08
A hike in towing fees from $95 to $125 would bring the city an additional $700000 a year. The city has not raised parking fines since 2002 and towing rates ...


Five stunning Oregon hiking spots 25/10/08
On Sunday, a 60-year-old man visiting from out of state experienced dizziness while hiking at Pinnacle Peak Park and needed the help of the Scottsdale ...


Don't be fooled by fall - take care while hiking in Valley 24/10/08
On Sunday, a 60-year-old man visiting from out of state experienced dizziness while hiking at Pinnacle Peak Park and needed the help of the Scottsdale ...


Potluck Presentation on Hiking New England 6 - 9 pm 24/10/08
Authors Ron and Nancy Chase will give a presentation on hiking the mountains of New England. Ron and Nancy are AMC Maine Executive Committee alumni and will ...


Hiking event will start at Borchard Park 24/10/08
Conejo Recreation and Park District and the Outdoor Advisory Council will host the Sycamore to the Sea hike on Sat., Nov. 8. Check-in will be at Borchard ...


Hiking trip turns nasty on someone's "private property" 22/10/08
While hiking alone near my new home, which is be-tween Allison Ranch Road and Auburn Road, I crossed no fences and went through no gates. ...


Cool weather hiking safety 22/10/08
Hiking is the sport-du-jour. But hiking rules so many stress during the summer, still apply during fall/winter. It is not less dangerous when it cools off, ...


Hi-Tec V-Lite Altitude Ultra Hiking Boots 21/10/08
If you're on the market for hiking boots, you've probably realized that there is a huge range of price options, and just as wide of a range of quality. ...


Hiking Douglas Mountain in Sebago 21/10/08
After discussing options, we settled on hiking Douglas Mountain in Sebago, a place we've hiked many times before but haven't visited in a while. ...


3 rescued during busy hiking weekend in NH 21/10/08
Beautiful foiliage brought crowds to central New Hampshire during the weekend, leading to at least three medical emergencies. ...


Safe hiking tips offered for fall's changing weather 21/10/08
They throw on a rain jacket, fleece jacket, hat and gloves and either keep on hiking or know when to turn back. This autumn’s weather so far has proven to ...


Czech Republic hiking 20/10/08
Hiking and biking maps can be downloaded through the Brooklyn, NY-based Friends of Czech Greenways (www.pragueviennagreenways.org). ...


Take an easy end-of-season hike 17/10/08
Simply head to Canmore and hike the town's most cherished trail. Built by the great mountain man, it leads to a destination named in his honour: the Grassi ...


Choosing the right footwear for hiking 17/10/08
Stuttgart - The main thing to consider when buying hiking footwear is the kind of hiking for which it is intended, notes the Stuttgart-based magazine ...


Hiking and outdoor activities coming to Pelham Mill Park 16/10/08
This will be directed toward hiking and other activities aside from baseball and softball which has been identified as a need for Greenville County," said ...


Askville: Hiking with a purpose 16/10/08
In the process, Davis wore out several pairs of trail-running shoes, completing her supported hike in 57 days, 8 hours and 35 minutes—a new record. ...


Silvery Moonlight Hiking 16/10/08
by Tricia Hess, Denver Outdoor Adventure Examiner Ethereal shadows pervade the hiking trail by the light of the full moon. A romantic Ansel Adams image ...


Norfolk Rec offers Ladies Light Hiking 16/10/08
Norfolk Recreation is offering Ladies Light Hiking for adults. Both residents and non-residents are welcome. This course will be led by instructor Nanci ...


Hiking the campaign trail 16/10/08
They touched on national park funding, climate change, protection for the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, and the candidates' favorite hiking spots.


Crotched Mountain hiking trail to be wheelchair accessible 15/10/08
Beyond the sign, universal hiking trail builder Peter Jensen and his crew are working to make the area accessible to absolutely everyone. ...


Bus Hiking: Don't Pay at the Pump 14/10/08
Five backpackers are about to load into what might be the world's most unlikely hiking shuttle: Metro Bus 91, a commuter line that carries a quarter-million ...


Tea, treats, tricks, and hiking trails 13/10/08
Rumors of the price hike at Gannett Co. (nyse: GCI - news - people )'s flagship newspaper circulated earlier on a blog maintained by a former Gannett editor ...


Dollar Daze 'USA Today' Hiking Price By a Quarter 11/10/08
Rumors of the price hike at Gannett Co. (nyse: GCI - news - people )'s flagship newspaper circulated earlier on a blog maintained by a former Gannett editor ...


Hiking Finding peace at Georgiana Falls 11/10/08
the turnoff for Waterville, we looked north at the unmistakable ridge of Welch/Dickey, and could pick out landmarks on our recent hike across the ridge. ...


Hiking in Los Angeles 10/10/08
Today I'm featuring some beautiful pictures from my hike at a Los Angeles local State Park--Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. It's smack-dab in the middle ...


Hiking and haiku along Japan's Basho trail 10/10/08
It's a peaceful hike, broken only by birdsong and the rushing river. A fisherman in traditional dress tries his luck on the other bank of the river. ...


Hiking on the hat of God 9/10/08
There is a mountain we hikers always see when we hike in the upper reaches of the Bay of Fundy and today we are going to hike to the top of it. ...


Garfield County hiking budget while others cut 9/10/08
While some Colorado counties and the state are cutting or freezing spending, ...


2 women missing after Gunflint hiking trip 9/10/08
By Mary Lynn Smith, Star Tribune Searchers are looking for two Duluth women who are two days overdue from a scheduled four-day hike on the Kekakabic Trail. ...


Heavy rains ruin roads, hiking trails 8/10/08
By Josh O'Gorman Herald Staff Flood damage from a series of heavy storms this summer will force hikers to explore some new terrain next year. ...


Superior Hiking Trail 7/10/08
The Superior Hiking Trail is a 205-mile long footpath that runs along the north shore of Lake Superior from Two Harbors, Minn., to the Canadian border. ...


Sonoco's Belgian unit hiking containerboard prices 7/10/08
The price hike of containerboard, which is used to make cardboard boxes, aims to cover increased costs. "Continued inflationary pressure, predominantly in ...


Palace not keen on hiking wages 7/10/08
the prices of food, oil and transportation affordable “to avoid demands for a wage spiral,” a cycle involving increases in salary to cover price hikes. ...


Texas Head Coach's Wife Injured Hiking In Colorado 6/10/08
The wife of Texas football head coach Mack Brown was injured Saturday while hiking a trail near Boulder, where the Longhorns beat Colorado. ...


Hiking Week in Huron County 6/10/08
You can learn all about "The Black Hole" and "The Hog's Back" in Huron County as the Maitland Trail Association marks Ontario Hiking Week. ...


Hiking the High Sierras 6/10/08
The mountain hiking is strenuous, with eight to 10 miles between camps. Denise, Virginia and I arrived a day early at Tuolumne Meadows Lodge, our first camp ...


Boots are the key to good hiking 6/10/08
By Julie Onufrak, GateHouse News Service A walk in the woods can be a lot more pleasant with the right pair of hiking boots. But to find the right one, ...


Biking similar to hiking, horses 3/10/08
Written by Deputy Chief Joel Holtrop, the memo "clearly defines mountain biking as similar to hiking and equestrian use, and activity to be managed ...


Hernando's finest spot for hiking is off-limits 3/10/08
By Dan DeWitt, Times Columnist Now that it's cool enough to do something outdoors other than scurry from one air-conditioned refuge to another, ...


Hiking Options Plentiful At Devil's Lake State Park 3/10/08
Although the park has trails for hiking and biking that stretch for miles through meadows, prairies and woods east of the lake, I based my hiking itinerary ...


Police report 2 robberies on hiking trails 3/10/08
Montgomery County police detectives are investigating two robberies on hiking trails in Bethesda ...


Celebrate the AZ Trail by hiking portion of it 3/10/08
And one of the best ways to see the diversity of our state is by hiking a stretch of the Arizona Trail, which runs for 807 miles from the Huachuca Mountains ...


retired north carolinian finds adventure in hiking 2/10/08
North Carolina-resident Levourn Wiggins walks down Chapman Highway on the final leg of his 148.5 mile hike. By Chris Silcox When Levourn Wiggins’ wife and ...


Secret hiking trails in San Diego 2/10/08
Those interested in hiking breaks will be interested in the San Diego Union-Tribune's list of five "little-known hiking trails" in the city. ...


Hiking or Something Else 2/10/08
I greatly admire everyone who has goals set for themselves to hike x number of miles in x amount of time. More power to all of you and a genuine "good luck" ...


Three people rescued on hiking trail 1/10/08
By Star-Bulletin staff A rescue mission for two hikers ended with a third rescue after a would-be Good Samaritan became lost. At about 7:20 pm Sunday, ...


Obama proposes hiking FDIC limit: reports 1/10/08
Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday proposed to raise the limit on federal deposit insurance ...


Hiking Sycamore Canyon: won't be fooled again 1/10/08
Hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains has been one of my favorite pastimes since I became an outdoors columnist for this newspaper years ago. ...



 
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