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Visit Watkins Glen State Park in Finger Lakes Region of New York 27 Aug 2013 | 07:20 am
The Finger Lakes are located in Upstate New York, called that because of their long, thin shape that resembles fingers. Nearby cities include Rochester, Syracuse and Ithaca. In this same area – south ...
The Earth has Music for Those Who Listen 24 Aug 2013 | 11:11 pm
The author of these words was George Santayana, whose birth name (born in Madrid, Spain, 1863) was Jorge Agustín Nicolás Ruiz de Santayana y Borrás. He lived his life as a philosopher, poet, and nove...
One Bat’s Guano is Another’s Treasure 22 Aug 2013 | 11:19 pm
by Elaine Smith Editor’s Note: In case anyone doesn’t know what Bat’s Guano is, here is a definition provided by Wikipedia – it is good stuff! Guano (from the Quechuawanu) is the excrement of seabirds...
Franconia Notch State Park in New Hampshire: Gorge-ous! 21 Aug 2013 | 12:34 am
The Flume Gorge is an 800 ft natural gorge located in Franconia Notch State Park within the White Mountains of New Hampshire, at the base of Mount Liberty. The granite walls of this gorge were origina...
Plan Ahead for Hike to Mount Whitney – Permits Limited 19 Aug 2013 | 04:10 am
People who decide to take the hike to Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, starts early in the morning! When you are hiking 11 miles in one direction, and you want to finis...
Visiting Lassen Volcanic National Park Is A Blast! 15 Aug 2013 | 08:29 am
Well, back in 1914 or so it was LITERALLY a blast, as the Lassen Volcano erupted almost 300 times in a 3 year span. Today it is visited by hikers and backpackers, hitting the 150 miles of trails, who ...
Seasonal Musings From The Catskills: Summer Has Been Crazy 12 Aug 2013 | 05:11 am
By Dave Holden I sit here on a perfect, warm August evening, windows and doors open, comfortably shirtless as bugs incessantly, tireless crash into the screens, testing our defenses, trying in vain to...
Are You Ready for Autumn? 9 Aug 2013 | 06:39 am
Can you believe it is August already? And not just the beginning of the month anymore… We are starting to feel the summer slipping away. Kids all over the country are starting to get ready to go back ...
[Video] Don’t Forget These Items When Hiking With Your Dog 5 Aug 2013 | 07:56 am
Most dogs love to be outdoors too, but it is different to go on a long hike with your dog than just going for a “regular” walk. In this video, Sally Manikian (who is the AMC’s Backcountry Resource Con...
Ride The Hurricane at Olympic National Park 2 Aug 2013 | 07:21 am
If you are a cyclist and anywhere near Olympic National Park, you may already be planning to take part in the 4th Annual “Ride the Hurricane” on Sunday, August 4. Hurricane Ridge is located in Olympic...
