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" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 11:57 AM" + "

" + "The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: Friends of the Smokies donates ..." + "

" + "The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog. Articles and information on hiking, outdoor adventures and the Great Smoky Mountains. For hiking trail information in the Smokies, please visit HikingintheSmokys.com .... About Me. Smoky Mountain Hiker: Owner , web master, writer for HikingintheSmokys.com. View my complete profile ..." + "

" + "Tue, Feb 9 2010 - 2:39 AM" + "

" + "Borrowed Times: Wind Mountain, February 7th, 2010" + "

" + "The Gorge was overcast in the morning as I drive past Multnomah Falls, but the clouds began to tatter as I arrived at Wind Mountain . In the parking lot, I met another hiker named Kevin (Kenneth? I don\'t remember) who had driven around the mountain ... I\'d been looking for solitude, but hiking with Kevin was pleasant enough. Wind Mountain is a steep trail, and our conversation forced me to concentrate on my breathing, and our pace gave me something to test myself against. ..." + "

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" + "Mon, Feb 8 2010 - 10:59 PM" + "

" + "had a good time hiking w/flowerizzle haha even though we hiked for ..." + "

" + "had a good time hiking w/flowerizzle haha even though we hiked for just a lil bit lol=) but ugh now my head is killing me:/, …Discover The Way." + "

" + "Thu, Feb 4 2010 - 10:51 PM" + "

" + "Did You Feel the Earthquake Which Hit Off the Coast Just South of Eureka?" + "

" + "I definitely did. I was sitting in my office faithfully slaving away on the computer when I felt the gentle rocking motion. I heard a small noise from something falling on one of my bookshelves, so I did the only sensible thing: I sprung up and went to the bookshelves to hold them up in [...]" + "

" + "Thu, Feb 4 2010 - 2:53 PM" + "

" + "The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: Obama\'s national parks funding ..." + "

" + "This was a major city park that had cabins, a conference center, hiking, mountain biking, climbing, fishing, etc. The orginal plan was to close the park permanently, however, after a massive public outcry, the city put out a request for propsal to see what other options were available. At this time the city is in discussions with the YMCA of Greater .... About Me. Smoky Mountain Hiker: Owner, web master, writer for HikingintheSmokys.com. View my complete profile ..." + "

" + "Wed, Feb 3 2010 - 6:00 PM" + "

" + "Hiking Australia" + "

" + "Hiking Hiking.com.au is a Community for Australian Hikers and people looking to come to Australia to Hike. On this website you can post questions, read reviews on the latest hiking gear and just to chat about general things relating to hiking." + "

" + "Wed, Feb 3 2010 - 5:25 PM" + "

" + "Expedition Kala Patthar" + "

" + "www.expeditionkalapatthar.blogspot.com Expedition Kala Patthar is a blog started by two New Hampshire hikers who plan on hiking to Everest Base Camp in Oct. 2010, then on to Kala Patthar, a 18,200 peak in the shadow of Everest. This will also be their honeymoon, as they plan on getting married in Kathmandu before the trek. We started this blog in November as a record of our training in the White Mountains and New England, as well as a journal of our day to day preparations for this exciting un..." + "

" + "Wed, Feb 3 2010 - 5:24 PM" + "

" + "Dressed in Dirt" + "

" + "Dressed in Dirt is a blog about my experiences as a female backpacker. I’ve been blogging for a while, but I started this site in May 2009 so that I could share stories about my time on the Appalachian Trail. I’ve writing about my adventures so much, that I’m continuing to write from my home in Portland." + "

" + "Wed, Feb 3 2010 - 3:53 PM" + "

" + "San Diego Hiker" + "

" + "San Diego Hiker gives readers information not only on local hiking spots, but flora and fauna, state and local organizations, activism, and related activities. San Diego Hiker has been up since October, 2009. sandiegohiker.net San Diego County, California" + "

" + "Wed, Feb 3 2010 - 3:50 PM" + "

" + "Losing Fifty - Hiking in the White Mountains of NH" + "

" + "Blog URL: http://losingfifty.wordpress.com Blog Description: A hiker / backpacker chronicles losing fifty pounds in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Hikes are covered with pictures, and other posts discuss gear. Blogging Area: New Hampshire, USA Blogging Since: September 2009" + "

" + "Wed, Feb 3 2010 - 2:21 PM" + "

" + "Shenandoah records 3 significant winter rescues in 2 months" + "

" + "On the evening of January 28th, the park received a report of an overdue day hiker on Old Rag Mountain. The man was reported to have significant medical issues and was not prepared for the extreme cold weather conditions that existed at ..." + "

" + "Wed, Feb 3 2010 - 7:44 AM" + "

" + "Winter Wings Festival at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex February 12-14" + "

" + "The Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complex straddles the Oregon-California border and hosts some of the most spectacular bird displays on the planet, especially in winter when many migratory species make the area their home. The Winter Wings Festival is your ticket to explore this beautiful country and learn all about the birds: The Klamath Basin Audubon [...]" + "

" + "Tue, Feb 2 2010 - 4:06 PM" + "

" + "Day Hiking to Stony Man Summit, VA USA: Mountain Trails to Stony ..." + "

" + "Day hiking to The Stony Man Summit at Shenandoah National Park, VA USA offers one of the best views in the park and a challenging hike for casual and experienced hikers. Stony Man Mountain is on of several summits in the Blue Ridge ..." + "

" + "Tue, Feb 2 2010 - 3:19 AM" + "

" + "Avoid Danger When Hiking the Appalachian Trail: How to Cope with ..." + "

" + "Group together with other hikers, and gather children together. An aggressive black bear should be met with yelling and waving hiking sticks to make the hikers look bigger and scarier to the bear. Question: \"What about mountain lions? ..." + "

" + "Mon, Feb 1 2010 - 1:48 PM" + "

" + "The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: DuPont State Forest Waterfalls hike" + "

" + "Recently, he took a hike to Twin Falls in Pisgah National Forest and was surprised to find the falls completely frozen, making for great pictures. “These might be frozen, you never know,” he said. Aryal recommends hikers dress in lots ..." + "

" + "Mon, Feb 1 2010 - 8:32 AM" + "

" + "Siskiyou Wanderers February Hiking Schedule" + "

" + "Here’s what the Siskiyou Wanderers have planned for February hikes: Feb 4: Bunny Flat/Mount Shasta: Cross Country Ski and Snowshoe from Bunny Flat to the Old Ski Bowl on Mount Shasta. Alternate activity is to hike the north shore of Lake Siskiyou. AD: 6 miles THE: 6,900′ AEG: 1,200′ PMP: Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery T: 9:00 am. Feb [...]" + "

" + "Sun, Jan 31 2010 - 5:07 PM" + "

" + "The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: The 40th annual Dr. Charles ..." + "

" + "Doug McFalls over at the \"Life On LeConte\" Blog posted an excellent article about the 12 hikers who completed the 40th annual Dr. Charles Lindsley Memorial Hike this weekend. Dr. Lindsley suffered a fatal accident on the Alum Cave Bluff ..." + "

" + "Sun, Jan 31 2010 - 2:27 PM" + "

" + "The Smoky Mountain Hiking Blog: Ed Wright memorial hike" + "

" + "Mr. Wright was famous for having hiked to the summit of Mt. LeConte on 1310 occasions. Many of those hikes are documented on his website. His family is planning a memorial hike up Alum Cave Bluff Trail on Sunday, September 5, 2010. ..." + "

" + "Sat, Jan 30 2010 - 3:46 AM" + "

" + "New Permit System for Yosemite National Park’s Half Dome Hike" + "

" + "Beginning this May you’ll need a permit if you want to climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. Here’s all the details from a Yosemite National Park Half Dome press release: Hiking to the top of Half Dome is one of the most popular hikes in Yosemite National Park. The iconic granite monolith, at 8,842 feet [...]" + "

" + "Sat, Jan 23 2010 - 5:09 AM" + "

" + "Gambolin’ Man Goes to Point Reyes National Seashore" + "

" + "The Gambolin’ Man blog has another excellent hiking/nature/philosophy essay, this time about Gambolin’ Man’s walk to Tomales Point at Point Reyes National Seashore: We continue past the photogenic row of battered old Monterey Cypress trees, nearing the end of their hundred year lifespan. The next big storm could do them in. The path then climbs modestly [...]" + "

" + "Tue, Jan 19 2010 - 6:58 PM" + "

" + "100 Peaks of San Diego County" + "

" + "Hiking 100 peaks in San Diego and writing a book about it Started in June of 2009, this blog details my trip reports on summiting 100 peaks in San Diego, selected gear reviews, general outdoor news (mostly San Diego-based) and profiles on local non-profit organizations dedicated to protecting and expanding our public lands. I encourage people to get outside, promote stewardship of the outdoors and engage people in the spirit of the wilderness. I have traveled quite a bit and include travel rep..." + "

" + "Sun, Jan 17 2010 - 5:00 AM" + "

" + "K2: A Trek to Danger’s Doorstep" + "

" + "Distant and mysterious, the mountain is perhaps the most feared and respected climbing peak in the world. A traveler journeying there discovers an icy world as perilous as it is beautiful." + "

" + "Sat, Jan 16 2010 - 6:16 PM" + "

" + "Forced to Redesign the Blog" + "

" + "Major changes here. I’ve been using Wordpress to host the Northern California Hiking Trails Blog from the beginning (July of 2008). However, I’m no expert at blogging or website coding, so I just did the best I could to get the blog up and get the material I wanted in the sidebars. I did a lot [...]" + "

" + "Wed, Jan 13 2010 - 8:45 PM" + "

" + "Bird Photography Exhibit at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area" + "

" + "Whiskeytown Lake has a special place in my heart. I learned to swim there as a little kid (Thanks Uncle Bob!), raced sailboats with my dad (a screamin’ 505) and the Whiskeytown Sailing Club, and wrote about many of the trails for my first hiking book. And I also love birds. Now the Whiskeytown National Recreation [...]" + "

" + "Sat, Jan 9 2010 - 2:32 PM" + "

" + "California State Parks Get Drilled by Governor’s Proposed Budget" + "

" + "I just wrote about the 2010 initiative to help California State Parks and what you can do to help. Yesterday Governer Scharzenegger released his proposed state budget, and once again it’s obvious that California State Parks are not a high priority for him. Here’s what the California State Parks Foundation says: California State Parks Foundation Statement on [...]" + "

" + "Fri, Jan 8 2010 - 1:55 PM" + "

" + "Helping California State Parks: November 2010 Ballot Initiative" + "

" + "I’m a strong supporter of California State Parks, and I’m a member of the California State Parks Foundation, the group that works hard to keep parks open and affordable. The California State Parks Foundation is the driving force behind a group that has qualified an important proposition for the 2010 ballot, and it’s one I fully [...]" + "

" + "Thu, Jan 7 2010 - 4:29 AM" + "

" + "Start the New Year Right: Hike with the Siskiyou Wanderers" + "

" + "The Siskiyou Wanderers hiking group continues its Thursday rambles. Here’s the Siskiyou Wanderers hike schedule for January: Jan 7: Scott Mountain Snowshoe and or Ski: Bring your cross-country skis or snowshoes to enjoy the wilderness in the snow starting from the Highway 3 Scott Mountain Summit. Alternate activity is to hike Masterson Road through scenic and slightly hilly ranch/mini-estate country [...]" + "

" + "Thu, Dec 31 2009 - 4:41 PM" + "

" + "Upper Peninsula Hiking" + "

" + "Upper Peninsula Hiking is a blog that was started in October of 2009. It will be updated regularly with posts on hikes around Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Each post will contain a description, tips, directions, maps, photos, and more." + "

" + "Thu, Dec 31 2009 - 4:38 PM" + "

" + "The Sunday Hiker" + "

" + "Blog URL: http://sundayhiker.blogspot.com/ Blog Description: A GUIDE TO DAWDLING IN THE WOODS Blogging Area: I am blogging from Western Massachusetts but not about Western Massachusetts Blogging Since: Sunday Nov. 29, 2009" + "

" + "Thu, Dec 31 2009 - 4:33 PM" + "

" + "Backpack Flyfishing" + "

" + "BackpackFlyfishing.com is a blog for those who like to combine the sports of backpacking and fly fishing. It offers a lot of free information on meeting the specific challenges of fly fishing while on multi-day hiking trips. Denver-based Jason Klass started this blog in November of 2009 with the goal of helping others get into fly fishing on their backpacking trips." + "

" + "Thu, Dec 31 2009 - 4:29 PM" + "

" + "Just Northwest" + "

" + "Just Northwest is a blog with trail previews, videos, outdoor news, gear reviews and camping tips for people who love to get outside. Even if its just for a short hike after work. This site is part of Just South of North which started in 2008. Just Northwest grew from there to become an outdoor specific site. Blogging Area: Pacific Northwest. Based out of Seattle, WA area." + "

" + "Fri, Dec 18 2009 - 7:46 AM" + "

" + "East Bay Regional Parks Disctrict Makes Major Addition to Vasco Caves Regional Preserve" + "

" + "I’ve heard great things about Vasco Caves Regional Preserve and we just got some great news: East Bay Regional Parks District has just acquired more land for it. Here’s the news straight from the East Bay Regional Park District about the Vasco Caves addition: Park District Adds Major land acquisition to vasco caves regional preserve near BYRON At [...]" + "

" + "Wed, Dec 16 2009 - 11:13 PM" + "

" + "Feeling Burned Out?" + "

" + "Winter’s here. Short days, clouds, rain, snow. The worst part: it’s a lot harder to get to some of our favorite trails to go hiking, and many of the best ones are covered with the white stuff. Walking in nature has always been one of my favorite ways to release stress and prevent burnout, and being [...]" + "

" + "Wed, Dec 16 2009 - 5:00 AM" + "

" + "Iran Says 3 American Hikers Will Be Tried Over Crossing" + "

" + "Their families say the crossing into Iran from Iraq was unintentional but Tehran insists the Americans had “suspicious objectives.”" + "

" + "Sun, Dec 6 2009 - 5:00 AM" + "

" + "Atop the ‘Anything Is Possible’ Hill" + "

" + "Chesley Sullenberger, the pilot who landed a passenger jet on the Hudson, regularly climbs a hill near Mount Diablo just to be up high." + "

" + "Sun, Nov 29 2009 - 5:00 AM" + "

" + "Walking Into the Earth’s Heart: The Grand Canyon" + "

" + "In summer, the Grand Canyon is the Disney World of national parks, with crowds and traffic jams. In winter, it’s a peaceful, if still awe-inspiring, retreat for its few visitors." + "

" + "Fri, Nov 27 2009 - 5:00 AM" + "

" + "Seeing San Francisco From a Different Angle" + "

" + "For an urban twist, visitors can hike off the tourist track in Bernal Heights and Glen Canyon." + "

" + "Sun, Nov 1 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "Hiking History: England’s Ancient Ridgeway Trail" + "

" + "For one traveler, a hike along the 87-mile, 5,000-year-old Ridgeway in southern England is a trek along Britain’s oldest trail and a journey into his own past." + "

" + "Fri, Oct 30 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "Coming ’Round (and Up) the Mountain" + "

" + "With a comfortable base in Lake Placid, N.Y., a mother follows her daughter’s lead in a hike up one of the many High Peaks in the six-million-acre Adirondack Park." + "

" + "Fri, Oct 30 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "Cutbacks Will Affect State Park Enthusiasts" + "

" + "Padlocked toilets are coming soon to California’s once-fabled state parks." + "

" + "Sun, Oct 4 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "Adventures in Washington State’s Wonderland" + "

" + "A nine-day trek on the 93-mile, aptly named Wonderland Trail in Mount Rainier National Park becomes a journey of discovery, of ordeal and of sheer survival." + "

" + "Sun, Sep 27 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "In Nepal, a Long, Cold Climb to Inspiration" + "

" + "Finding pain and pride on a trek to Thorong La, a pass 17,769 feet up in the Himalayas." + "

" + "Fri, Sep 25 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "2 Days, 3 Nights, on a Path Named for a Devil" + "

" + "The Devil’s Path, an east-to-west trek along the spine of the Catskills, is often cited as the toughest hiking trail in the East." + "

" + "Sun, Sep 13 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "In Texas, Seeing the West as It Was" + "

" + "The untamed West in all its cranky, craggy, dusty, arid majesty seems to have been frozen in time at Guadalupe Mountains National Park." + "

" + "Sun, Sep 13 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "The Cumberland Gap, the Notch America Squeezed Through" + "

" + "Thousands of settlers heading west once passed through this national park that spreads over Kentucky, Virginia and Tennessee." + "

" + "Wed, Sep 9 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "Comptroller, Candidate and Dolomite Conqueror" + "

" + "The city comptroller recalls the trip to Italy that turned out to be anything but “a safe adventure”." + "

" + "Sun, Aug 30 2009 - 4:00 AM" + "

" + "Backpacking Made Easy, With 4-Footed Friends" + "

" + "For a family camping in Colorado’s backcountry, llamas act as playmates, guards and furry 325-pound porters to lighten the load." + "

" + "Vermont Hiking Guides, Vermont" + "

" + "France hiking" + "

" + "Nature Tourism -Hiking and" + "

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