Harbor Springs native conquers mountains Nov 17, 2008
By Marci Singer News-Review Staff Writer Monday, November 17, 2008 9:35 AM EST Mandy Andersen, who loves to ski, swim, sail, kayak, bike and hike, and has finished more than 10 mini triathlons, the last of which was this past May in Anchorage, Alaska, preps her extra bike for riding her trainer this winter ... Although Andersen lost her leg to bone cancer 25 years ago, the Harbor Springs native loves to ski, swim, sail, kayak, bike and hike and has finished more than 10 mini triathlons, the last... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Hawaii Hotels Roll Out The Deals Sep 7, 2008
Round-trip L.A.-Honolulu fares for Dec. 26 to Jan. 3 were running more than $1,000 when checked last week on Kayak. com. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Together (8/18/08) Aug 19, 2008
The couple honeymooned by kayak in Prince William Sound and now live in Unalaska, where Amy will teach middle-school English. They look forward to living in a beautiful Alaska community and taking advantage of hiking, biking, camping, and kayaking whenever they can. (Anchorage Daily News)
Bears Chill Out as Cairo Zoo Reforms Aug 11, 2008
" (Editing by Stephanie Nebehay and Mary Gabriel) , "If you don't measure these emissions, you cannot manage them," said Paul Dickinson, the chief executive of the British- based Carbon Disclosure Project, which joined forces with the cities. Urban traffic, buildings and manufacturers emit 70 percent of the world's greenhouse gases. Each of the 21 cities will gather emissions data for their municipal functions, such as their fire and police departments, government buildings and waste services,... (Planet Ark, United States)
OLYMPICS:What To Watch For Aug 7, 2008
CANOE/KAYAK:Germany won seven kayak flatwater medals in Athens, and Hungary - which won six - is aiming for its third straight men's four (K-4) gold in Beijing. The team of Gabor Horvath, Akos Vereckei, Zoltan Kammerer and Botond Storcz won in Sydney and Athens, and is the only two-time defending flatwater champion heading into Beijing. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Cheapskate or creative romantic? Jun 17, 2008
(It may have gone up -- sailboat rentals are a two-hour minimum for $42, but you can get a kayak for $13 an hour. . (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
'Anything goes' is going Jan 14, 2008
"Hey, it's holiday in Holland," said Ainsworth, a 22-year-old kayak instructor. "Anything goes.". (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Follow the Reader 2007: Across the Americas Dec 31, 2007
Along with fishing and leaf peeping, we alternated kayaking and canoeing with lazy afternoons relaxing on the screened porch ... Free kayak use is included in the hotel price; some packages include breakfast (bread or tortillas, eggs, hash browns and refried beans) ... They seemed to know the best guide or outfitter or location for reef diving and snorkeling; Mayan archaeological sites; kayaking or sailing; jungle and cave tours. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Autumn in the Hudson Oct 24, 2007
Not only do they have views of sailboats and the occasional kayak, but they're also located in genuine downtowns. That means visitors can hop off a train or park a car, then spend hours walking among museums, galleries and shops. (Newsday -- Health)
Fall Foilage in the Hudson Valley Sep 5, 2007
Rent a kayak from Hudson Valley Outfitters in Cold Spring, where one end of the main street is right at the river, and go for a sunset paddle. When you're done, walk back up Main Street to enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in Revolutionary Era buildings that dot the town. (Suite101.com)
Oregon Recreation Report Aug 23, 2007
Wild on the Willamette, Wild in the City: Lower Willamette River Kayak, Bike, and Foot tours, September 1 through October 31 ... Various tours include bicycle, kayak, and hiking during the fall and winter. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Wa-Swa-Goning Aug 10, 2007
A Deerskin River Paddle Preserve canoe and kayak float trip will be sponsored by the Northwoods Land Trust (NWLT) on Friday, August 10. The event will start at 1 p.m. and is open to the public. (Rhinelander Daily News, WI)
Mexico's Costa Maya Apr 29, 2007
" It was the first trip to this corner of the Mexican state of Quintana Roo for my wife, Ann, and me, and the plan was to spend a few days at the crossroads of the Yucatn's slow-paced rustic past and its luxury resort future, and to find out if it's still possible to indulge in the laid-back, non-touristy charms of a place where ships unload as many as 8,000 tourists a day. Once a haven of fishing boats, dirt roads and no-frills, hippie cabana motels -- buffered from the rest of the Yucatn... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
