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Basecamping
Bascamping is the kind of backpacking I prefer. It involves climbing up to a heavenly location and staying put for a few days, giving oneself time to get to know the place intimately.
backpacking • basecamping • mountains • hiking • wilderness

Jane Goodall's Roots in Gombe
This article explores the extraordinary beginnings of one of the most beloved and visible animal researchers and conservationists of our day.
jane goodall • chimps • chimpanzees • lake tanganyika • africa

Handling Tough Uphill Hikes
There are several things you can do to make a difficult uphill hike easier - train, use trekking poles, and start early.
hike • uphill • wilderness • trekking poles • early start

In It for the Long Haul
Backpackers tend to be mentally and physically fit, even-witted, and self-reliant
backpacking self-reliance wilderness mountains exe

Sorry!
Ion Storm screwed up what could have been one of the greatest debuts in corporate history. And took so damn long to send me a press pack.....
ion storm • romero • daikatana • business launch

Timberline Lake
Dreaming of another trip like the one last October, having a timberline lake all to myself
backpacking wilderness colorado dogs mountain hiki

A Cinderella Story at Mardi Gras 1857
A young girl who had to leave the Mardi Gras ball early left behind a slipper that was returned to her when the man who found it wed her.
mardi gras 1857 • cinderella story • early mardi gras history • comus organization • mardi gras balls

Hiking the Grand Supreme of Southeastern Sicily
One of the best times of the year for hiking in Italy comes in early fall when the heavy summer humidity begins to subside.
hiking • sicily • cava grande • hiking in italy • swimming in sicily

Lion Rock
Mountain Lions can be nearby, but we will almost never see them. They are masters at stealth and attack, and dog owners should keep their animals in the tent at night.
mountain lion backpacking stealth attack prey wate

Madness Brewing In The Lots
A brief story of the madness that plagues many shows, but particularly Widespread Panic in Keystone, Colorado on August, 19 2000
widespread panic • lots • fun • irony • bad luck

Making a Backpacking Gear List
Forgetting an essential item can cast a negative cloud over a backpacking trip. Make sure this does not happen by consulting a backpacking gear list before you leave.
backpacking • list • gear • tent • wilderness

Protect Camping Food From Bears
Don't get sloppy about protecting your food from nightime visitors. Bears can and will enter your camp to steal your food stash.
backpacking • bears • grizzly • grizzlies • bear bagging

Selecting a Tent Site
Selecting a tent site with dry, level spot with a good view nearby ensures a good backpack trip. Try to get an early start to find a campsite well before dark.
tent • tent site • camping • backpacking • destination

Star Spangled Murder
Dog problems, an invading nudist colony, and lobster poachers: the summer is not turning out well in Tinker's Cove--especially not after murder steps in.
star spangled murder by leslie meier • holiday cozy mysteries • fourth of july mysteries • lucy stone mysteries • leslie meier novels

The History of Crieff Scotland
During the 16th and 17th centuries Crieff was Scotland's own Wild West town when drovers brought their black cattle to the annual tryst.
"crieff scotland" • "drovers" • "strathearn perthshire" • "rob roy" • "crieff"

The Jaguar: Rainforest's Most Endangered Species
The National Geographic Wildlife Conservation effort to save the Jaguar, an endangered species, is spearheaded by one man. The efforts continue despite its elusiveness.
the jaguar • rainforest • endangered species • wildlife conservation society • dr. alan rabinowitz

A Houseboating Guide
Thinking about renting a houseboat for your next family vacation? Check out these tips from an experienced houseboater.
houseboat vacation • summer vacation • renting a houseboat • family vacation • houseboating

All Hail to Hale!
The author hikes up Mt. Hale in the Crawford Notch area of the White Mountains, spotting snow at the peak of foliage season.
mountaineering • climbing • backpacking • hiking • camping

Battle of the Trebbia, Northern Italy 218 B.C.E.
Trebbia was the first all-out engagement between Rome and Carthage during the Second Punic War. Using an ambush which played to the personality of the Roman general.
battle of trebbia • italy 218 b.c.e. • battle of trebbia circumstances • battle of trebbia tactics • battle of trebbia outcome

Cheap Gym Alternatives
In today's economy, many fitness buffs need to save money. There are many ways to get a challenging workout without paying for a costly gym membership.
cheap workout • gym membership • gym alternatives • fitness • boot camp

Dawson City Music Festival in the Yukon, Canada
The Dawson City Music Festival features musicians-Crash the Car, SoCalled, Luke Doucet, Melissa McClelland-with workshops and performances in the Yukon, Canada.
dawson city music festival • yukon canada • mother mother • the acorn • sunset rubdown

Historic Florence, Italy One Piece at a Time
Taking Florence part by part, the area around Piazza Santa Trinita can be explored with an Italian saunter rather than the tourist's quick jog through town.
florence • italy • piazza santa trinita • ponte santa trinita • italian designers

Historic Scottish Battles
The decisive battle was seen as part of the wider English Civil War which ultimately led to the execution of King Charles I and the emergence of Oliver Cromwell.
"scottish battles" • "oliver cromwell" • "charles i" • "english civil war" • "greyfriars church"

History of Don the Beachcomber
More than 50 years after the "Polynesian" restaurant fad hit its heyday, the influence of great bartender Don the Beachcomber can still be felt.
don the beachcomber • tiki drinks • the zombie • polynesian restaurants • ernest raymond beaumont gantt

Holiday Gift Ideas
If you're wondering what to get the backpacker or camper in your life, here are some suggestions.
gifts • giftideas • holidaygifts • christmasgifts • giftscampers

How to Set Up Study Space in a Dorm Room
When living in a dorm, it can be difficult to find a space to study; dorm rooms are small and living with a roommate means space to use for schoolwork goes fast.
set up study space • studying effectively • study space • studying at a desk • studying in the library

New Hampshire Wildlife Watching
When watching the wildlife in New Hampshire, there are several tools and techniques to make it more exciting. To make the most of one's adventure implement the following.
new hampshire • wildlife watching • animals • new england wildlife • animal watching tools

Quakers in the Military
Although Quakers have traditionally been pacifists, some did take up arms and others supported the military in non-combatant ways.
quakers in military • pacifism and quakers • quakers in cromwell's army • isaac pennington • george fox

Review: "Killer Instinct" (the making of "Natural Born Killers")
A short departure from our normal articles - I have a book that ever film lover needs to read. If you like knowing the Behind-The-Scenes gossip, then this book is for you! You'll never look at Oliver Stone or Quentin Tarantino the same way.
oliver • stone • quentin • tarantino • natural

Review: Return to Sleepaway Camp (2008)
Return to Sleepaway Camp is a crude, unnecessary addition to a mediocre 80s horror franchise that went straight to DVD.
return to sleepaway camp • slasher films • summer camp horror movies • horror sequels • revenge movies

RV and Outdoor Learning Activities
Outdoor vacations and family RV getaways are a great place for children to explore and learn about culture, nature, survival, as well as how to help with planning a trip.
outdoor adventures for children • camping with children • outdoor activities for children • teaching children at home • teaching nature to children

Springtime Activities to Do with Your Children
Spring fever will be hitting the kids soon with a loud chorus of, "Mom, there's nothing to do". Be ready for them with these suggestions from gardening to birdwatching.
springtime activities with children • outdoor activities with kids • springtime fun with kids • spring playtime with kids • spring activities with children

Stamford Bridge: The Final End of the Viking Threat
Harold and his army scored a smashing victory over the Norwegian invaders at Stamford Bridge only to hear of a Norman invasion in the south.
stamford bridge • 1066 • battle of hastings • harold godwinson • harald hardrada

Staying Warm at Night
Keeping warm at night is essential when winter backpacking. Here are so tips to help you be cozy and comfortable and dry in your sleeping bag.
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Storing Backpacking Gear
Read my article to find about my latest backpacking mistake. Has anyone else ever done something like this?
backpacking • stove • backpacking stove • gear • preparing

Tapping Maple Trees
The tradition of making pure maple syrup has not died. Learn how Native Americans discovered this natural sweetener and how syrup producers today carry on the tradition.
pure maple syrup • native americans • maple sugaring • spring • maple trees

The Arizona Desert and Frank Lloyd Wright
Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West offers a striking example of the architect's theory of organic architecture applied to the stark but beautiful southwest desert.
frank lloyd wright • taliesin west • organic architecture • arizona desert • modern design

The Worst Jobs in History
Tony Robinson explores some dangerous occupations throughout British history, from Roman gold mining to a Victorian tannery.
the worst jobs in history • tony robinson • victorian england • powder monkeys • tanners

Unique Father's Day Gift Ideas
Neckties make great Father's Day gifts but why not kick your gift giving up a notch and give dad an extraordinary gift he'll love and he'll remember.
father • gift • holiday • celebration • kids

NASCAR Racing Grows More Popular Every Day
Texas Motor Speedway holds two NASCAR races each year, and the crowd gets larger every time. Race weekend is full of tail gating, camping out and of course...racing.
nascar • racing • texas motor speedway • race weekend • sprint cup race

Review - Grizzly Man Documentary
Timothy Treadwell loved grizzly bears. Then he was eaten by one. Grizzly Man is a look at the man who spent half of every year living outdoors with the animals he adored.
grizzly man • timothy treadwell • werner herzog • grizzly bears • living in the wild

A Blanket Fort Keeps Kids Busy for Hours
Making a blanket fort with a camping or sleepover theme is a great rainy day activity to keep kids busy for hours.
blanket fort • rainy day activity • camping theme • sleepover theme • how to make a blanket fort

A Liberating Hike
The author reaches her third and fourth peaks in the White Mountains -- and survives an overnight tenting trip of "sleep-singing."
mountaineering • hiking • backpacking • camping • white mountains

A Rout in the Wilderness
Sometimes it takes awhile for a great man to become great. At the Battle of Great Meadows, Colonel George Washington is caught not quite ready for prime time.
george washington • fort necessity • pennsylvania • french and indian war • ohio river valley

Beware of Greeks.....
Did the Trojan War begin over the beauty of a woman? Was there a "Trojan War" at all? Find out what's been discovered about the real Troy, and why battles raged over 3,000 years ago.
troy • trojan horse • wooden horse • helen • paris

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