Hiker Blog

"That really fit into her abilities"

Jane Betros came to love the outdoors after camping and hiking with her husband and children. via KansasCity.com

During the darkest days of the year, people have traditionally drawn comfort from moonlight. via Fort Collins Coloradoan

ON THE INCA TRAIL, Peru - It can no longer be helped. The wetness creeps into my eyes like the condensation that shrouded our tent this morning. via Journal News

Christina Rude: Kitsap Adventures If your family likes to hike, then snowshoeing is a perfect winter adventure for you. via Kitsapsun.com

"Everything we offer is fully returnable and guaranteed"

If your loved ones have been singing "Let It Snow" around the house since before Halloween, chances are they'll be delighted to find some winter sports gear under the tree this year. via Berkshire Eagle Online - Berkshires Week

Mandan Police are calling upon the public to help find a man who has been missing since Sunday night. via KMOT-TV Minot

"Snowshoeing is easy to learn, fairly inexpensive compared to other winter sports, has little risk of injury, is a great cardiovascular fitness activity and a wonderful way to enjoy the outdoors"

If the word "snowshoeing" conjures up the image of someone in a parka plodding across a snow-covered field with old, wooden tennis rackets strapped to both feet, you're not alone. via Pittsburgh Tribune

"I can tell you that this is still very much an ongoing investigation at this time."

Authorities investigating the slaying of Bellmead animal control officer Bobby Evans have narrowed their search to two key suspects they say killed Evans during their search for an anhydrous ammonia tank ... via Waco Tribune-Herald

"We were on the trail (Saturday) for a number of hours and Jeff (Baker) seemed very confident that Veronica is in the area"

MILL VALLEY, Calif. -- By Sajid Farooq, Web Producer The search for a missing Mill Valley woman turned psychic over the weekend. via NBC Channel 11

"If they charge, you don't panic."

Jill Bennett for Vancouver Sun A mountain gorilla from the Susa group in Rwanda, originally made famous by zoologist Dian Fossey. via National Post