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Death Valley National Park Looking Forward to Decent Wild Flower Year
in Hidden Travel Gems, on February 14, 2009
...w-capped mountains, multicolored rock layers, water-fluted canyons and three million acres of stone wilderness.
And wild flowers...
Death Valley National Park in located on the California-Nevada b...
Scarlett and Ryan Tie the Knot!
in White Lace Wedding, on September 29, 2008
...ast weekend, so I can stop hearing all the rumors.
According to reports, the couple wed in a wilderness retreat in Vancouver. The party was small, attended by a handful of close friends and fam...
Bootstrapping advantages
in BootStrapMe, on July 5, 2008
... them longer to realize there isn't one.
• The power of concentration. Trapped in the Wilderness with limited food or water will force you to conserve. Limited money and resources will ...
Jeannine McKenzie Jewelry Designer
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 7, 2008
...eping in the back of their truck), they had a cabin built on their eighty acres of land in a remote wilderness area of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Charles has to plow the snow (over 200 inches the...
Replay: The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: The Crazy Kayaker
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 31, 2008
... expedition are relatively straightforward and for the most part without the challenges inherent to wilderness or ocean trips. Food and other supplies will be cached and replenished as required en rou...
Rewind: The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Jacob van der Merwe
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 31, 2008
...eme' athlete to get out in a kayak. I like that I can be self-sustained for several days in the wilderness in a touring kayak, and that I can take along a few creature comforts, such as an air mat...
Finding the Best Airfare Deals
in Hidden Travel Gems, on March 10, 2008
...ing cheap airline tickets can be as much of an adventure as going on a trip to the uncharted wilderness. While airfares on all the major online ticket agencies are usually similar, there's ...
National Geographic Adventure's 50 Best Places to Live & Play
in The Outdoor Weblog, on March 1, 2008
...rrain, and adventure opportunities. They also categorized the places by the best mountain, coastal, wilderness, and small towns. Did your town make the list? If not, do you think it should? Email me a...
Cool Place: Vanuatu
in Cool Picking, on February 8, 2008
...inous spaces of volcanic origin and plenty of space for the adventurous types to poke around in the wilderness. Take a guide, boat between islands, and consider camping in a village retreat ove...
Bootstrapping brings competitive advantage
in BootStrapMe, on December 16, 2007
...ke them longer to realize there isn't one.
• The power of concentration. Trapped in the Wilderness with limited food or water will force you to conserve. Limited money and resources will ...
Is Travel to Antarctic Safe?
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 30, 2007
...and Southern Ocean Coalition. "It's supposed to be dedicated to science and to protect the wilderness and the environment."
In the 1992-93 season, about 6,700 tourists visited the Antar...
Outdoor News Update: Solar Kayaks & Antarctic Ship
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 27, 2007
...cally inferior stretches of northern California. Another low was near Washington's Glacier Peak Wilderness - it was the end of a 5-week 900-mile stretch in which I'd walked on snow and had bee...
Recall: Baja Motorsports ATVs
in Under My Helmet, on November 24, 2007
...to riders, although none have been reported.
The ATVs that were recalled include the Baja 90, Baja Wilderness 90 and Baja Wilderness 90u. They come in blue, green, red and camouflage. They all have t...
New Disclaimers for Man vs. Wild
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 7, 2007
...ndoors during some of his expeditions, although the show had depicted him spending the night in the wilderness.
"I think a lot of the controversy was fueled by people wanting to know more,"...
Outdoor Quote: Miles
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 30, 2007
...business of teaching and learning. Its emergence has, ironically, coincided with the decline of the wilderness resource upon which it depends. This is not surprising since the reason people now progra...
That's Why We Travel, Isn't It?
in Hidden Travel Gems, on October 24, 2007
...-congratulation, much of it is well deserved. motorcycle touring is a popular, especially in wilderness regions. However, Jani's touring is a little more extreme than the average ride. But,...
Five Day Hike in Mexico City
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 23, 2007
...one third of the Federal District, the Ajusco mountain range easily makes up the largest expanse of wilderness in the immediate vicinity of Mexico City, although ever-growing suburbs are climbing high...
ATV Safety Training Makes a Difference in Minnesota
in Under My Helmet, on October 20, 2007
...ub in the same category as the criminals who terrorized campers in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness , a terrible insult.
They (Cook County ATV Club) also pointed out that ATV related ...
Adventures for Alpha Females
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 12, 2007
I'm an alpha female. I recognized that about myself at a very young age. I grew in a household full of boys raised by a strong single woman. And I'm still very outgoing and aggressive. I often travel alone unaware of potential dangers.
So, when I came across this article about alpha fema...
Aviation Quote: Robert Burnham
in The Aviation Weblog, on October 12, 2007
... the Universe we will travel the vast empty pathways of limitless space and explore the uncharted Wilderness of creation. Here, in the dark unknown immensity of the heavens, we shall meet with ...
Experts Say Steve Fossett Likely Dead
in The Aviation Weblog, on September 12, 2007
...as wearing some sort of tracking device on his wrist. I also know that he is trained in outdoor and wilderness techinques. I still believe it's possible, he could be alive.
"Every day that...
Tips to Surviving in the Desert
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 12, 2007
...profit organization founded in 1981 with the mission of experiencing, sharing and protecting desert wilderness.
With Fossett missing for more than a week, experts are calling for him to use his survi...
Steve Fossett Likely Dead
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 12, 2007
... of smaller planes in the mountains that are never accounted for. Fossett is trained in outdoor and wilderness techniques and is wearing a tracking device on his wrist.
"It's frustrating, b...
Sambia entdeckt den Safari-Tourismus
in Das Reise-Weblog, on 13.08.07
... BesucherInnen öffnet:
Hier hat die sambische Regierung dem südafrikanischen Spezialisten Wilderness Safaris Lizenzen zur Errichtung von vorerst vier Buschcamps erteilt, zu denen auch das "Shu...
Outdoor News Update: Wilderness Courses and Steven Spielberg
in The Outdoor Weblog, on August 2, 2007
...e, based in Wolfeboro Falls, New Hampshire - known for providing the most comprehensive traditional wilderness living and travel courses available - has just announced its partnership with Western Sta...
Andrew Skurka Attempts to Hike Great Western Loop
in The Outdoor Weblog, on July 24, 2007
... him scheduled to log between 30 and 37.5 miles per day. He is hiking through 12 National Parks, 75 wilderness areas, and passing through many areas that could be deeply affected by global warming. He...
ATV Trail from Maine to Quebec
in Under My Helmet, on July 11, 2007
... club
The Border Riders Sportsman club in Jackman works to provide access to the Maine wilderness for all outdoor sports people to enjoy including ATV riding, hunting, sled dog racing, snowmobile trai...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Robert Nebel (Part 2)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on June 26, 2007
...ip change you as a person?
This trip stressed to me how important it is to get kids out into the wilderness. With so many things that keep kids indoors like school, homework, video games and TV, I&...
Northeast Backcountry Accommodations
in The Outdoor Weblog, on June 26, 2007
...untry locations, most notably Maine's North Woods. After acquiring 37,000 acres in the 100-Mile Wilderness, the club has taken over sporting camps used by hikers, canoeists, fly fishermen, snowsho...
Sign Petition to Help Keep Motorcycle ATV and OHV Areas Open
in Under My Helmet, on June 1, 2007
... The 2007 Boxer California Wild Heritage Bill S-493 wants to add 36 Wilderness areas totaling over 1.1 million acres
* It includes three inappropriate Wilderness additions in the Sequoia, which w...
Alaska ATVs Make Ruts on Trails
in Under My Helmet, on May 30, 2007
...les along some of the most scenic land in the United States, according to conservation groups.
The Wilderness Society, the Alaska Center for the Environment and the National Parks Conservation Associ...
Gunflint Trail Reopens
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 30, 2007
...ted into a road, which now leads travelers, hikers, and fishermen to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.
The fire began just as lodge owners were gearing up for the fishing opener and the st...
Botswana: Luxustourismus in Afrikas Süden
in Das Reise-Weblog, on 10.05.07
...ss das Land eine Menge in den Erhalt der urwüchsigen Natur investiert:
So zahlt Wilderness Safaris - größter Betreiber von Luxuslodges im Okavangodelta und Linyanti - jährlich Millionenbeträge als ...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Wade Heflin (Part One)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 8, 2007
...hanging out on the banks of a river we were canoeing down. We all agreed that when you are having a wilderness experience, and there are no signs of civilization, something happens to your body. Your ...
Hiking the National Parks
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 30, 2007
...reation over development. And, if you're willing to explore them fully, they can provide a true wilderness escape.
OLYMPIC NATIONAL PARK (Washington)
Dominating the peninsula at the northwester...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Jacob van der Merwe (Part 2)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 24, 2007
... expedition are relatively straightforward and for the most part without the challenges inherent to wilderness or ocean trips. Food and other supplies will be cached and replenished as required en rou...
The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door: Jacob van der Merwe (Part 1)
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 24, 2007
I'm proud to announce a new section to the Outdoor Weblog called the Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door. The Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door is a weekly interview with an outdoor lover or adventure traveler discussing recent adventures and professing their love for the outdoors.
This week's Out...
Submersion Accidents - How to Avoid
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 17, 2007
..., each year hundreds of people drown from submersion accidents.
According to Dr. Paul Auerbach of Wilderness Medicine , weak swimming skills, panic, and poor judgment are the leading factors to thes...
CAMPA: For the Creepy Survivalist in All of Us
in The Gadgets Weblog, on January 11, 2007
Remember Y2K? Remember all of those people who built bunkers in their basements because they thought the machines were going to rise up and take over the world (or at least cause a nuclear holocaust on the surface)? Those type of people would probably love this new trailer from survival-goods-...
Colorado's Fort Lewis Adds Outdoor Ed Degree
in The Outdoor Weblog, on December 17, 2006
Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, has approved an "Adventure Education" degree to begin during the college's 2007 class schedule. The degree will include in its focus "human-powered" pursuits such as rock climbing and kayaking.
Facing criticism that Fort Lewis is s...
Preventing Frostbite
in The Outdoor Weblog, on December 16, 2006
...ion of blood vessels and shunting of blood away from these areas. Here are some quick tips from the Wilderness Medicine Newsletter to print out or keep in mind to prevent frostbite during your winter ...
Advice: Buying a Backpack
in The Outdoor Weblog, on December 14, 2006
...ir favorite stores. But a backpack is one of the most personal things that a person will use in the wilderness, second only to his or her boots.
There are more features to a backpack than might be ap...
Corporate governance turkeys of the year
in Sox First, on November 23, 2006
Yes, it's that time of year to nominate the biggest turkeys since last November. This year's list is extensive. There's no shortage of candidates so I thought better list them all and let you decide.
Rescue Signals
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 15, 2006
... other survival skills, signalling should be learned and practiced long before you set out for that wilderness hike. Tony puts the importance of signal knowledge right next to knowing how to make shel...
Hiking The Appalachian Trail
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 13, 2006
...palachian Trail is facing oneself and one's own mind during the long isolated stretches of wilderness. Pondwater says he found both wisdom and solace out there.
"It's amazing what ...
Are You A Wild Woman?
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 24, 2006
... If so, the site for you is The Women's Wilderness Institute based in Boulder, Colorado.
The institute's 20 outdoor educators are professionals who guide outdoor adventures and trips for...
GPS Rumors
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 18, 2006
...ind a massive upgrade of the Global Positioning System so near and dear to the hearts of all wilderness wanderers - whether on land, sea, or air. New satellites will allow GPS users to chart th...
Where in the world is Clare Mulvany?
in Audeamus - How dare we..., on October 1, 2006
...Sorry I've been neglecting my duties here at Audeamus. I was off in the wilderness, literally and figuratively, of Big Sur for the past several days. But that doesn't mean no work was going on...
NOLS - Outdoor Learning
in The Outdoor Weblog, on October 1, 2006
...A astronauts... Cameron Diaz...)
Some of the courses emphasize skills such as: backpacking , Wilderness Medicine, Rock Climbing, Mountaineering and Kayaking. Some of the locations of the classe...
Letterboxing: The Grandmother of Geocaching
in The Outdoor Weblog, on September 7, 2006
...
Hunting the wilderness for hidden treasure is not a new pasttime - no matter what your latest-model-GPS-sporting friends might tell you.
The 150-year-old sport of letterboxing may not be as popul...
Travel to the Amazon Basin
in Wandalust, on August 31, 2006
... Have you ever dreamed of exploring the wilderness? Do you wonder how it would feel like to walk amidst the lush rainforest, be surrounded by thousands upon thousands of different species of insects...
Lawyers, Gunns and Money: The new McLibel?
in Sox First, on August 29, 2006
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The court battle between Australian timber giant Gunns and wilderness campaigners has become a textbook example for companies around the world on how NOT to deal with stakeholders. Gunns has loc...
Disneyland: Haven for Food-Allergy Sufferers
in Allergies, on July 6, 2006
...ot a single eating mishap.
The family dined at Artist Point, an upscale restaurant at Disney's Wilderness Lodge -- a dining experience which included special food for Daniel and several visits fr...
Skilling speaks
in Sox First, on June 20, 2006
...quot; Still claiming his innocence, he said he prepared for the trial by trekking through the Utah wilderness for two weeks, sleeping on the ground and eating caterpillars and GRUB worms. Wha...
eTourism : Marcus Endicott, interview d'un grand pionnier !
in Les Explorers, on mai 20, 2006
...n are often loners. Women also seem to prefer the security of urban culture to life in the wilderness. I would also say that from my experience, women seem less predisposed to use computers and book o...
THE OUTDOOR SPORTS LIST: #4 HIKING
in The Outdoor Weblog, on February 3, 2006
... compete with real leather boots in terms of affordability. Backpacking for several days and longer wilderness treks require a serious pair of boots. The Merrell 3/4 tops http://www.rei.com/shop/Footw...
Santa Barbara Foothills Hikes: The Rock Garden Part One
in The Outdoor Weblog, on January 28, 2006
...naut. With such steepness and such fierce topography, they provide a barrier to keep man out of the wilderness that spreads from the backside of the Front Range all the way to the central valley.
But...
THE OUTDOOR SPORTS LIST: #2 KAYAKING
in The Outdoor Weblog, on December 20, 2005
... them all the way to the beach . . . or how about gearing up for a multi-day trip down a section of wilderness in Idaho, longer kayaks, plenty of food and drink and a perspective of the world only ava...
Environmental Pioneers: Aldo Leopold and Eustace Conway
in The Outdoor Weblog, on December 3, 2005
...ave been numerous national foundations established in his name including the ALLP, The Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research Institute, and The Aldo Leopold Foundation.
Eustace Conway is a modern man, sti...
CALIFORNIA CAMPING: Finding gold at Montana de Oro
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 27, 2005
...this blessed force field of biosphere that surrounds our daily bread. My mind was on the San Rafael Wilderness, time to get out and hike in my namesake, the archangel Raphael stomping around in god...
Hiking in the Santa Barbara Foothills: The Playground
in The Outdoor Weblog, on November 21, 2005
...ched to the continent across a body of sheet glass, light-blue ocean. To the east is the San Rafael Wilderness and an endless chain of mountains fading off into the distance. The word spread quickly f...
Masks and bird flu
in Straightfromthedoc, on October 6, 2005
...ance.
"Masks may offer people a security blanket," said Michael Zimring, director of the Wilderness and Travel Medicine Center at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and co-author of the book...
Safari West Lodging
in The Flyaway Weblog, on September 14, 2005
...r not sacrifice the comforts of home when going on vacation?
If you want to experience life in the wilderness but would rather not be inconvenienced with tents or, horror of horrors, sleeping under t...
Speed Climbing: An interview with four-time X Games silver medalist Chris Bloch
in The Outdoor Weblog, on June 27, 2005
...ple are traditionalists who resist change. People who would much rather be deep in the heart of the wilderness banging away at a giant precipice for hours and sometimes days. Because I have witnessed ...
Monte Alban: The Sacred Mountain
in The Outdoor Weblog, on May 23, 2005
... steep and overgrown jungle cliffs that mark this area remain unpassable like sections of the Sespe Wilderness back home in California - no roads could survive the power of nature in places like these...
Backcountry Blues Part Three
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 14, 2005
...f.
Final thoughts and tips: Always carry adequate warm
gear and makeshift shelter when entering a wilderness
area, especially during a season when serious weather
can drop upon you like the hand of ...
Backcountry Blues Part One
in The Outdoor Weblog, on April 12, 2005
...ry possible method within their power to get me to join them on their forays into the Sierra Nevada wilderness. "No," I say, "that's just not for me. I love backpacking - in the Sum...