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Travel Brochure Finds: People Who Can Fly And More From Colorado
Travel brochures tout tourist-oriented destinations that commonly offer plenty of things to do. Any given place on the planet might have historic significance, a natural wonder of some sort or man-made things to see and do that draw visitors from around the world. ...Roadside America: Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley
If you were to ask most Americans if they'd heard of the Roaring Fork Valley, you'd get a blank stare. Mention Aspen, however, and the light goes on, regardless of their social or economic standing (blame reality TV, our cultural obsession with celebrity, and ...Hiker Finds 40-Year-Old Note Left On California Mountain Top
This past September, 69-year-old Larry Wright spent 11 days backpacking through Sequoia National Park with his son and grandson. While trekking up a remote backcountry peak, the trio discovered a small metal canister that had been carefully stashed against a rock near the ...10 Florida Road Trips That Do Not Include Theme Parks
It seems that whenever we think of Florida and travel, beaches and theme parks come to mind. True, there are a bunch of them in the sunshine state. Also true is that Florida offers one of the best places for a good road trip in the country. Year-round mild weather and a ...Midwest Weekend Getaway: Baraboo And Devil's Lake State Park In Wisconsin
Chicago is a world-class city but there are many occasions when those of us that live here want out, at least for the weekend. And while the city is a terrific flight hub, quick and dirty road trip options are limited, especially if you've lived in the city for a long time ...Maoist Rebel Leader Opens 'Guerrilla Trail' In Nepal
A former Maoist guerrilla leader in Nepal has started a new trail through the heart of what used to be rebel territory, the Indian Express reports.
Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) Chairman Prachanda created the trail to bring much-needed money to a poor region ...Sunset Magazine's 'Westphoria' Blog Celebrates The Weirdness Of The Western States
It's no secret that the 13 states comprising the Western U.S. are a bit unusual. Enter Westphoria, Sunset magazine's 4-month-old blog dedicated to celebrating all that's quirky, kick-ass, and distinct about the Left Coast, Southwest and Rocky Mountain regions. Think ...Bear Grylls Launches A Camp For Thrill Seekers
"Man vs. Wild" host Bear Grylls will teach ten lucky (or deep-pocketed) fans his famous survival techniques during the first Bear Grylls Survival Academy in Scotland this November.
Much like his television show, the adventure will require participants to test their land ...Mountain Climbing Course Brings Skills From Experts
Just after completing the second ascent of Kilimanjaro's Breach Icicle 25 years ago, Scott Fischer and Wes Krause realized that they were hooked on adventure. Since then they have faced grizzly bears, walked among lions, rode avalanches and made first ascents, founding ...Celebrate 2012 National Public Lands Day With Free Entry To National Parks
Saturday is National Public Lands Day in the U.S. and to celebrate, the National Park Service is waiving entry fees to all of the parks. The day is set aside on an annual basis to not only recognize the value and importance of public lands but to organize opportunities to ...9 Climbers Killed In Nepal
Nine climbers are dead after an avalanche on one of Nepal's tallest mountains, the Guardian reports. At least five climbers were injured and have been evacuated to Kathmandu.
The avalanche hit the climbers' camps at 7,000 meters (22,966 feet) on Mount Manaslu, a ...Gadling Gear Review: Solar Chargers For Travel
Keeping all of our electronic gadgets charged while traveling can be a real challenge, particularly if you're visiting a remote part of the world where electricity is at a premium. But just as the gizmos we carry with us have gotten more sophisticated so have the options for ...Yosemite Hantavirus Threat Continues To Spread, 230000 Visitors Possibly Exposed
It continues to be bad news for the National Park Service as it struggles to deal with an outbreak of the hantavirus that was traced back to Yosemite National Park. The number of visitors who may have been exposed to the potentially deadly virus continues to rise ...Yosemite Hantavirus Threat Expands To 39 Countries
Last week we told you about an outbreak of the Hantavirus in Yosemite National Park that resulted in the deaths of two people with a possible exposure to hundreds more. Now the true scope of that exposure is becoming more clear as the National Park Service has warned that as ...North Cascades National Park Looks To Expand
Hidden away in a remote corner of the Pacific Northwest, the North Cascades National Park is amongst the least visited parks in the entire U.S. system. On an annual basis, only about 20,000 people pass through its gates, despite the fact that it contains some of the most ...Press 1 If You're Being Eaten By A Bear: Paranoia At A Vermont Campground
The last thing you want to hear after midnight in a deserted campground is footsteps near your tent. Wait, I take that back: the last thing you want to hear is a grizzly bear growling or, worse yet, actually ripping apart your tent with its teeth. But footsteps are a close ...How To Create A Successful Hiking Route
A couple of years ago, I spent six enjoyable days hiking the East Highland Way and wrote a series about it for all you fine folks. Back then this trail through Scotland had only just been established by devoted hiker Kevin Langan.
I felt like a real pioneer when I did ...
Hantavirus In Yosemite National Park Results In Two Deaths
The National Park Service is scrambling to deal with an outbreak of the deadly hantavirus in Yosemite National Park after two people who recently visited the region contracted the disease and died. So far there have been three confirmed cases of the virus and a fourth ...Camping With Kids On Cape Cod
There are two kinds of people in the world: those who can put up a tent and those who cannot. I'm not proud to admit that I'm part of the later group. I'm the youngest of six children and by the time I was born, my parents had given up camping for good. I wasn't exposed to ...Exclusive First Look At John Muir Trail Documentary
The John Muir Trail is the quintessential American hiking route. Located in California, the 211-mile-long trail runs from the summit of Mt. Whitney in the south to Happy Isles in Yosemite Valley in the north. Along the way it passes through some of the most pristine and ...
