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Are You a Facebook Fan Yet?
© Lauren Himiak Now you don't even have to leave the comfort of Facebook to get updates on About.com's National & State Park's page. Simply become a fan and let Facebook update you on new features, profiles, and blogs. Visit my Facebook page and

BASC criticise Welsh general licence changes
BASC has opposed the Canada goose proposal because their population in Wales is limited in number and distribution. Two of the Welsh Assembly Government’s proposed changes to the General Licences have been rebuffed by BASC. BASC has criticised the

Lancaster and District Curling Club open house
The Lancaster and District Curling Club held an Open House/Wine & Cheese evening Friday, Oct. 16. Pictured is the Board of Directors back (L-R): Heidi Gauthier, Wendy Wert, Iggy Peters, Barbara Menard, Stella McGreev, Colin Osborne, Murray Moore,

World's Best Snowboards
View the entire 300-plus collection of must-have gear items tailor-made for your adventurous lifestyle. PLUS: A special section on womens gear. Today's Question I'm looking for the lightest breatheable bivy sack out there, any suggestions? answer What

Cut Your Own Christmas Tree at Olympic National Forest
© Lauren Himiak Planning to cut your own Christmas tree this year? Well, look no further than Olympic National Forest. Tree permits are now available for $5. One tree is allowed per family, and trees may be cut only in designated areas. Maps and

National Parks Get a Big Win in Congress
Hooray for the parks! A final bipartisan vote in Congress has passed the Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 2010 (HR 2996). The act provides $32.2 billion for preservation, maintenance and research on the

Golf trade show for 2010
New TGI/PGA partnership Eddie Reid (left) and Sandy Jones at the Harrogate International Centre, home of the new golf trade show for all PGA professionals from October 2010. ONE OF Europe's leading buying groups for golf professionals, TGI Golf, has

Western Mountaineering In UK
I see webtogs have a range of Western Mountaineering sleeping bags and jackets in stock now.

Brasher Supalite II GTX Scoop
By Exclusive first look at the revamped version of Brasher's seminal lightweight walking boot. Just back from a secret squirrel trip to the north east of England for an exclusive look and try on of Brasher's interesting new Supalite II GTX, the revamp

MOVISTAR PERU CLASSIC: DAY ONE | STEPH, SOFIA, USUAL SUSPECTS PLUG THROUGH ROUND ONE IN PERU
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ROB MACHADO PREMIERES 'THE DRIFTER' FOR SAN DIEGO FRIENDS AND FAMILY
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SURFLINE PHOTO CHALLENGE: VOTE ON THE TOP 20 USER-SUBMITTED PHOTOS OF THE MONTH OF OCTOBER
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KNEE INJURIES IN SURFING
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Study Reveals Nitrogen Pollution is Ruining Rockies Lakes
A recent study has found that airborne nitrogen pollution and farm fertilizer is negatively affecting algae in the alpine lakes of Rocky Mountain National Park. And it's worse than we originally thought. The nitrogen's sources include vehicle exhaust,

NPS Has Plans for St. Louis' Gateway Arch Grounds
The National Park Service has released its final management plan for the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, the 37-hectare park that includes the Arch and historic Old Courthouse. The plan stresses the need for better connections between downtown St.

Specialized Stumpjumper FSR
'Innovate or die' says Specialized, and it's certainly not big on standing still. The previous Stumpjumper FSR platform was introduced for 2008, tweaked for 2009 and then binned in favour of an all-new model for 2010. Generally the Stumpjumper FSR has

Sugoi RS Zero jacket released
Sugoi, the Canadian clothing company, has released the brand new RS Zero jacket in time for the rapidly approaching winter. As the mercury dips, Sugoi's new top-of-the-line soft shell jacket is designed to 'meet the specific demands of high-output

Positive And Negative Training: Spaniels
Balancing By James B. Spencer Gary Breitbarth 'Each dog is an individual,' Gary said. 'No two will react the same way to positive and negative training. A headstrong, non-compliant spaniel needs more negatives just to understand what he's doing wrong.

In Defense of Jaywalking
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Nordic Walking Book and Blog
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Know Any Good Walking Blogs?
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Did You Just Finish a Marathon or Half Marathon?
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Positive And Negative Training: Retrievers
Balancing By James B. Spencer Amy Dahl 'I'm delighted to discuss this subject,' Amy said, 'because so many owners are confused about it. Training programs that stress corrections don't always make the place of rewards clear. Programs that advocate

Powerplay goes for gold!
India the latest nation to adopt 2-flag format Peter McEvoy (centre) launches Powerplay in India with Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia Powerplay Golf, the two flag game that allows you to shoot for a better score by gambling on which hole on a green to

Review: Yonex Nanospeed 3i hybrid
Yonex Nanospeed 3i hybrid Contact: Technology: Features stainless steel face and sole with a lightweight carbon graphite crown. Shallow back design improves centre of gravity positioning. Nano Carbon used in the shaft tip for stable, powerful energy