Hiker Blog

Mexico's largest human-rights agency has produced a comic book to encourage people from illegally crossing the border. via Q95.com

"I just pointed him back to campus from my house. That was the last we saw of him"

A scenic New York college campus has become the center of an air and ground search after the disappearance of one of their students from St. via KAAL

Tears welled in my eyes twice while hiking some of the most beautiful landscapes on the planet - once in mid-wretch gag and once in awe-struck wonder. via PR-inside.com

"There are times when we just have to stop thinking about convenience and go back to the basics. "The problem with us is that we are too pampered"

Story and picture by GRACE CHEN Two retired army officers are having the time of their life roughing it in the outdoors. via The Star Online

Alison Handmer and her family accept the ultimate packing challenge on a long trip: cabin baggage only. via The Age

"This poor kitty cat was deranged by its disease-riddled brain. I love the native cats. It was terrible to have to kill it."

' A rabid bobcat that attacked a couple hiking in the mountains outside Tucson was killed by the man at the conclusion of the 10-minute confrontation, and the couple is now receiving anti-rabies shots. via Daily Camera

Description: Mountainsmith may have designed the Tracker Backpack specifically for the snowshoeing enthusiast, but we think it'll do just fine for backcountry tours or long hikes on foot. via Steepandcheap.com RSS

In rain jacket, baseball cap and hiking boots, Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski set out for work on Earth Day under his own steam. via Kpic.com

All the family can be involved together, which can make for a great learning experience. via WHTM-TV Harrisburg

"At a time when we are looking for ways to provide stimulus to our economy, we are concerned that the proposed action could undermine essential elements of that goal by potentially raising consumer prices"

Wednesday's deadline for comments on a controversial Customs and Border Protection rule that would increase tariffs on products ranging from hiking boots to cheese and fine china has resulted in a flurry of ... via Government Executive