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Fatal fall causes focus on canyon dangers

abc4.com     15 hrs ago    4 related    Send to a friend

It was an afternoon of fun that ended tragically for a Salt Lake man. 23-year-old Robert Clayton plummeted 30 feet to his death after falling off a rope swing in Ferguson Canyon. It's an accident that rescuers worry will happen again as more Utahns get outside this summer. It's not the first time...

El Chalten Patagonia Argentina

suite101.com     21 hrs ago    Send to a friend

Accessible Hiking in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares Mt Fitzroy, a peak of 3,375m, is the highest in this impressive massif surrounded by hanging glaciers, sub-antarctic forest and deep blue lakes. Declared a Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1981, the northern sector of Parque Nacional Los...

WILDWIRE: May 17-21

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WildWire May 17-21 We’re LOADED with FREE outdoor activities this weekend and next week! Scroll down a few days for more details, but here’s the skinny: Orientation Locations • Alley Pond Environmental Center: May 19 6:00 PM • Central Park-North Meadow Recreation Center: May 21 6:00 PM •...

Event gets residents to explore urban park

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It represents what little is left of nature in the city of San Diego. It's a natural centerpiece that includes Lake Murray, five of the highest peaks in the city, a great network of hiking, biking and equestrian trails covering more than 40 miles, more than 200 species of birds and a Visitor and...

ShangriLa

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The awe inspiring Himalayan Mountains – along with Hindu Kush, Karakorum and Pamirs - offer every kind of heavenly beauty. Northern Pakistan is a land of contrasts, of surprises, a richly textured melting pot of diversity that leaves a vivid memory in the minds of every visitor, hiker or...

Climb yields panoramic view of county

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Trail switchbacks helpful in journey TAKE A HIKE Pyles Peak, Mission Trails Regional Park For an adventure that's as challenging as it is close to home, Pyles Peak in the Mission Trails Regional Park is a perfect escape for serious hikers and casual climbers alike. The peak, located just below...

Adventure of the Week: Sixty reasons to take a hike

sacbee.com     May 15, 2008    1 related    Send to a friend

Jordan Summers figures he put about 600 miles on a pair of Asolo hiking boots while exploring nearby trails for his new book, "60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Sacramento." Looking for a pleasant, easy hike? In his new book, Jordan Summers suggests the trails at Ancil Hoffman County Park in Carmichael.

Places to go and things to do | Eastside

nwsource.com     May 15, 2008    Send to a friend

Luther Burbank Park Mercer Island 77 acres with wooded trails, beach and playgrounds, 2040 84th Ave. S.E., Mercer Island (206-236-3545 or www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us/). Bellevue Botanical Garden Bellevue Perennials, Japanese garden, alpine rock garden and native Northwest plants, 7:30 a.m.-dusk...

Hitting the trail with Fido

msn.com     May 14, 2008    Send to a friend

Explore the great outdoors with your canine companion Mike Powell / Getty Images file When hiking with your dog, make sure you follow the park's leash rules, be aware of wildlife, and clean up after Fido. Some top spots to hit the trail with your hound The Grand Canyon is undoubtedly one of the...

Hikers' Paradise in City's Neighbourhood

allafrica.com     May 14, 2008    Send to a friend

Posted to the web 14 May 2008 Wangui Maina "I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills." These are the opening words of the famous book Out of Africa by Karen Blixen, which was later adapted into a movie. The book highlights the beauty of the hills and their surroundings while the...