http://www.hikerblog.com All About Hiking Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:32:33 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Sun-speckled water gurgles over rocks in a shallow spot in the stream, a glistening mountain range of ripples erupts, mimicking the jutting rocks and mounded stones swept smooth by rushing water. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/11/linda-teeple-river-walking-walking-buddies-part-18?fromrss=1 A view of the coastal hills near Kings Mountain in San Mateo County on October 29, 2008. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/55-years-later-australian-man-treks-to-site-of-san-mateo-county?fromrss=1 You walk softly and quietly in Buckskin Gulch, not out of reverence but because this long slot canyon is so closed-in, spooky and dark it seems that around the next wild-textured red rock bend you might step ... http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/hiking-the-southwests-magical-paria-canyon-is-an-artfully-arduous-odyssey?fromrss=1 Never have so many Norwegians headed for the hills as when Oslo's stock market has been taking a dive. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/when-the-going-gets-tough-norways-tough-go-hiking?fromrss=1 Nestled along New Brunswick's south coast, well away from the major highways, is one of Atlantic Canada's true tourism gems - the Fundy Trail. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/new-brunswicks-fundy-trail-grows-in-popularity-as-improvements-planned?fromrss=1 It doesn't matter where you are in the world: walking is the way to go. October 25, 2008 Where are the best places on Earth to lace up your hiking boots? Christopher Somerville makes his choices. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/the-greatest-walks-on-earth?fromrss=1 Plainfield's network of hiking trails is growing with more than two miles of additional paved paths, another pedestrian bridge and other features in the next month. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/plainfields-hiking-trails-expand-add-new-bridge?fromrss=1 The sign notes the summit of Elk Mountain, but that's Kings Mountain in the distance in the Oregon Coast Range. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/beat-the-snow-to-coast-range-hiking-duo?fromrss=1 I can live without hiking in August or February. But October? That would be like a college-basketball fan sitting out March. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/get-out-pssst-three-spots-to-hike-in-falls-glory?fromrss=1 Stephen Regenold Gear Junkie It may look like a traditional mid-height leather hiking boot. http://www.topix.net/outdoors/hiking/2008/10/chemical-warfare-boots-made-for-the-trail?fromrss=1