Hiker Blog

"Mountain lions are just like friends. If you have one close friend in your lifetime, then you have more than your normal share. Well, if you see one mountain lion than you have seen more than your share"

Part One of a two-part series This time of year the area's hiking trails bustle with activity. via Mountain News

Why lightweight hiking? Because it is faster and more enjoyable for starters, as shown in this true story from the Colorado Rockies. via Buzzle.com

If you rub up against poison ivy , you may want to try the new CORTAID Poison Ivy Care Toxin Removal Cloths. via The Courier-Journal

Danau Batur is the largest of Bali's 4 mountain lakes , with a length of 8km and a width of 3km . via Bali Blog

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Press the top orange button for LED torch settings Backpacking around the globe is all well and good but safety should always come first. via Firebox.com

With gas prices running on the exorbitant side, a jaunt to Portland or the Columbia River Gorge these days costs about as much as a high-quality pair of hiking boots. via The Bulletin

"I'm working with 16.5 hours of materials rather than two hours, so that gives me a lot more opportunities."

On a dusty hilltop in Simi Valley, David Naylor and a camera crew were zeroing in on Jake Green, the wayward son of the mayor of a small town that has been isolated by a nuclear holocaust.

Naylor, wearing hiking boots and khaki pants, peered into a viewfinder as the hero talked about a fierce battle that had just been waged with rival militias, an Abrams M-1A1 tank parked on a hill in the background. But this wasn't a shoot for 'Jericho.' Naylor was conducting an interview with actor Skeet Ulrich for a potentially more important project: the DVD of the drama's first - and last - season. When released this fall, the DVD will be loaded with commentaries, deleted scenes and other features, including a documentary about the nuclear arms trade, all of them produced by DVD Group, Naylor's 3-year-old firm. All of that for a show that was canceled? Read more

"We will not go if it is raining or it is predicted to rain so consult the weather reports before the trip. Dress appropriately, wear sturdy boots, and bring plenty of water and lunch."

Tennesseans are encouraged to participate in a range of diverse activities at State Natural Areas and Tennessee State Parks in celebration of National Trails Day on June 2. The celebration coincides with the ... via Daily Herald

By ANNA WALLNER and KRISTINA MATISIC Fine Living Network 2007-05-29 00:00:00 Tent? Check. via Scripps Howard News Service

Tips for heading off ticks Avoid wooded and bushy areas with high grass and lots of leaf litter. via Stevens Point Journal