Marine Killed as U.S. Military Launches Afghan Offensive Jul 3, 2009
One Marine was killed in fighting after troops hiking through searing heat took fire from small pockets of militants. This is the first casualty from this operation. (Fox News)
"I Hate Valentine's Day" Jul 3, 2009
She has no problem hiking up her skirt, the better to yank up her pantyhose, while standing on the street, in full view of a group of restaurant patrons. With Vardalos directing Vardalos, the yuks just keep on coming. (Salon)
Banks keep hiking rates as credit card law looms Jul 3, 2009
NEWSPAPERS IN EDUCATION. Thursday, July 2, 2009 9:59 AM PDT. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
Stocks Rise In Soft Trade Ahead of Jobs Report Jul 3, 2009
General Mills (GIS) is pushing new products and hiking. 07/02/2009 01:04 PM ET. (Investors Business Daily)
Last-minute holiday escapes Jul 3, 2009
REDWOOD PARKS: A mosaic of back roads in the Santa Cruz Mountains provides access to 10 redwood parks and 50 trailheads for hiking, biking or picnics under shaded forest canopies. The parks are Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve, Huddart, Wunderlich, Memorial, Sam McDonald and Pescadero Creek county parks, and Portola Redwoods, Butano, Big Basin and Henry Cowell state parks. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Boy, 16, found dead on Mount McGinnis Jul 3, 2009
Alaska State Troopers a got a call Wednesday afternoon that the boy had been separated from the two friends with whom he was hiking. Trooper Jeff Landvatter said the hikers were on top of the mountain when one set his backpack down and it slipped off a ledge. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sheriff: Error fixed in Santa Fe area 911 system Jul 3, 2009
Santa Clara County authorities say a woman was found dead near a hiking trail in a park south of San Jose. Santa Clara County Sheriff's spokesman Sgt. Rick Sung says deputies were called to the park around 6:30 p.m. Sunday after a hiker found the woman's body off to the side of a trail in Santa Teresa County Park. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Critic's corner Jul 3, 2009
The prequel to Hiking in Appalachia. WALL-E 7:20 p.m., Starz. (Boston Globe)
Sanford’s wife talks of forgiving Jul 3, 2009
His staff had told the public he was hiking the Appalachian Trail, and he later apologized for misleading them. Jenny Sanford said last week that she learned of the affair in January, when she discovered a letter Sanford had written to Chapur. (Boston Globe)
The Young Pro Jul 3, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
GOP Calls Mount for Sanford to Resign Jul 2, 2009
His staff had claimed he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. His spokesman issued a statement Wednesday saying there's nothing left to say. (Newsmax)
Outdoors calendar Jul 2, 2009
The group will meet at the Lewis Public Library parking lot around 6:45 p.m. Hikers should wear sturdy shoes, bring water and be prepared for a moderate trip that includes some uphill hiking. Call 495-3711. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Sanford's revelations befuddle many Jul 2, 2009
His staff had claimed he was hiking the Appalachian Trail. His spokesman issued a statement Wednesday saying there's nothing left to say. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Local Briefs Jul 2, 2009
Activities include animal and archeology programs, canoeing, hiking, swimming, crafts and games. Day trips to Lake Charles State Park and Powhatan Courthouse State Park are also planned. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
The Young Pro Jul 2, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Burliss: Peaks and valleys Jul 2, 2009
In 1879 the first AMC hiking trail was cut into Tuckerman Ravine of Mount Washington, and in 1888 the first AMC Hut at Madison Spring was built ... Trading hiking boots for flip-flops we head to the falls before dinner at 6 p.m. sharp. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Serious questions remain for Sanford Jul 2, 2009
When South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford was missing in action and thought to be hiking the Appalachian Trail, I e-mailed a well-connected political type in the state to ask what was going on. All sorts of rumors are flying, from a Susan Boyle sort of meltdown to domestic issues, came the response. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Where the ruddy hell were you, Malcolm? Jul 2, 2009
God forbid that he was hiking through the Appalachians. Yesterday, the nation's fears were set at rest. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Can S.C. Gov. Sanford Save His Marriage? Jul 2, 2009
But Sanford flew to Buenos Aires last month to see his mistress without telling his family, friends, security detail or staff, instead suggesting he planned to go hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Jenny Sanford said she was crushed when she found out about her husband's secret trip. (ABC News)
Tuolumne River's beautiful melody Jul 2, 2009
Park maps are free at park entrance stations; a hiking brochure can be downloaded at www. nps. (Fresno Bee)
Sports Beat: Sunny daze Jul 2, 2009
Enjoy the hiking trails in the Blue Hills. There is a red dot trail that begins at the Trailside Museum on Route 138 in Milton and takes you up and around Big Blue. (Weymouth News, MA)
Tri-Town turns down $250K offer Jul 2, 2009
LNR s blueprint additionally includes a hotel, an 18-hole golf course, a conference center, boutique shops, restaurants, hiking baths, walkways, recreational fields, and a two million square foot commercial complex to accommodate a pharmaceutical company or biotechnology firm. The timeline for constructing these amenities is being pushed back because of the slow economy and the difficulties Tri-Town is having obtaining bonds. (Weymouth News, MA)
We need to learn to live with animals Jul 2, 2009
You re taught to wear what they call bear bells when hiking. The bears do not want to be by humans, either. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
California fiscal emergency declared, IOUs expected soon Jul 2, 2009
The Democratic party, which holds a majority in both the Assembly and the Senate, has proposed $11 billion in spending cuts, raising fees on vehicle licenses and hiking taxes on tobacco products and companies that drill for oil. State Treasurer Bill Lockyer promised on Monday that California won't default on its bonds, refuting a possibility raised by analyst Martin Weiss of Weiss Research in a June 22 report. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Ira Richer, at 70; succeeded as engineer and woodworker Jul 2, 2009
Dr. Richer also took advantage of his surroundings, hiking the Italian Alps and cultivating a great love for Italian food, his son said. While in Italy, Dr. Richer also struck up a friendship with Alex McKenzie of Gloucester, a colleague from the Cambridge firm who also spent time in Italy consulting for Olivetti. (Boston Globe)
Banks Keep Hiking Rates as Credit Card Law Looms Jul 2, 2009
Banks keep hiking credit card interest rates, taking advantage of lag before restrictions. By EILEEN AJ CONNELLY AP Personal Finance WriterNEW YORK July 1, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press. (ABC News -- Wire)
Essential Travel Info for Mendoza, ... Jul 2, 2009
Start by walking around the man-made lake where the Regatta Club de Mendoza practices before hiking Cerro de la Gloria. The city zoo, golf course and football stadium are also located in the park. (Suite101.com)
Black Dome releases 2nd ‘history trails’ book Jul 2, 2009
Like its predecessor, the book is an intriguing and informative compilation of history, hiking trail routes, and personal observations by authors Russell Dunn and Barbara Delaney. Both Dunn and Delaney are exceptionally qualified to produce such a book. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
War still a key issue for troops Jul 2, 2009
For Robert Quillen and Carl Broberg, the Iraq war isn't just a campaign issue - it's personal. They fought in Iraq and are eager to hear what the presidential candidates have to say about the conflict heading into Tuesday's Wisconsin primary. (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Hybrid Satellite-Cell Pocket Phone May Arrive This Year Jul 2, 2009
Probably not, unless they're shipwrecked at sea or lost while hiking somewhere in the Rockies. Still, there's a comfort factor in knowing you're always reachable when disaster strikes. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Scouts offer summer camps, programs Jul 2, 2009
Camp Baldwin, located near Mt. Hood, features a horseback riding program as well as mountain hiking and white water rafting. Camp Pioneer is located in northeast Linn County and is know as the Jewel of the Cascades with Mt. Jefferson reflected in the mountain lake where lots of aquatic activities happen and is the base for outpost camping in the Cascades Mountains. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Airmen Rescue Hiker From Mountain Jul 2, 2009
Fairchild Airmen rescue hikers. But sometimes they make it sound like no big deal, and we get there and it is a train wreck. (DOD DefenseLINK)
Consumers feel power pinch Jul 2, 2009
Hiking tariffs now was the best way to support these long-term goals, Van der Waal said. Eskom which supplied 95 percent of the country's power had been battling to cover cost increases while embarking on a five-year expansion programme. (iAfrica.com)
Australia's wildlife paradise Jul 2, 2009
Biking or hiking can be considered, but as the Island is huge, Australias third largest; youll need plenty of time and a good level of fitness. Hop on over. (iAfrica.com)
Tuolumne River's beautiful melody Jul 2, 2009
Park maps are free at park entrance stations; a hiking brochure can be downloaded at www. nps. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
Keep pets at home Jul 2, 2009
MAXKATT from NY wrote on Jul 1, 2009 7:02 AM:" A pet cat loose doesn't present the same hazards as a pet dog on the loose. When hiking or biking, I always carry pepper spray at the ready. If a dog comes racing up to me barking in a menacing way it gets a snout full of pepper spray. But a cat?...No harm. ". Amazed wrote on Jun 30, 2009 10:30 PM:" I wasn't the one 'spouting' the law...that came from the Wildlife Trooper quoted in the article...perhaps you should check your facts prior to spouting... (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Crater Lake's Rim Drive opens at noon todayRanger-guided boat tours start Thursday Jul 1, 2009
Several park hiking trails are open but there are still some sections of trails that are snow-covered. The Watchman trail remains hazardous and is not yet open. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Borger: Jenny Sanford is the new political paradigm Jul 1, 2009
After all, what would she have done when he rambled on and on about his love of his "adventure trips" on the Appalachian Trail when, it turns out, he wasn't hiking. And would she have had to sweetly smile as her husband paid homage to her as a terrific "campaign manager". (CNN -- US)
Race ignites competitive fire in recreational runners Jul 1, 2009
"I always have that thought, 'Let me do a little better and try to beat my dad, but I don't know if that'll ever happen,' '' Kelsey said. On the men's side, Solomon Snyder, 25, of Seward, has edged tantalizingly close to the one-hour barrier. Last year, he clocked 1:01:07, and that came after two other brushes with a sub 60-minute finish -- he ran 1:00:42 in 2007 and 1:00:37 in 2006. Meanwhile, Shani Rinner's pursuit of the 1:10 barrier will have to wait a year. Rinner, 35, of Anchorage, last... (Anchorage Daily News)
Sleep in the wild at national park lodges Jul 1, 2009
Together, these lodges tout some 500 miles of hiking trails and scenic backcountry byways ... Surrounded by more than 632,000 acres of temperate rainforest and picturesque lowland lakes, the Lake Quinault Lodge is a great place to stay with plenty of opportunities for mountain biking and hiking on 15 well-maintained nature trails ... This must-see destination for nature lovers has over 800 miles of hiking trails meandering through postcard-perfect sequoia forests, majestic mountain peaks, and... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Hiking accident ends a life full of adventure Jul 1, 2009
On Thursday, Margaret Torre Plummer, a 1999 graduate of Ichabod Crane High School, was hiking in the Red Rock National Conservation Area with her husband, Richard Boyd Plummer. Plummer, 28, fell when she was looking for new trails in an area she and her husband visited frequently, her mother, Bernadette Torre, said Monday. (Albany Times Union)
Cougar warning after big cat spotted near Salem cemetery Jul 1, 2009
Crews posted signs along the hiking trail near Croisan Scenic Way S. near Browning Ave. S.. ODFW spokesman Michelle Dennehy said there are plenty of deer in the area, which cougars prefer as a food source. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Sanford Spills On Mistress Trysts Jul 1, 2009
But Sanford flew to Buenos Aires a week and a half ago to see his mistress without telling his family, friends, security detail or staff, instead telling them he planned to go hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Jenny Sanford said she was devastated when she found out about her husband's secret trip. (ABC News)
Man kayaks rivers to raise awareness of Parkinsons disease Jul 1, 2009
has always loved hiking, kayaking and outdoor adventure. In 2005, his grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease, a disorder in which neurons in an area of the brain lose the ability to supply dopamine. (Williston Daily Herald, ND)
First Class First Lady Jul 1, 2009
The details are the sort of thing that keep a gawking public coming back for more steamy e-mails, a cover story that he was hiking incommunicado on the Appalachian Trail, the choice of Father's Day for adultery. Unlike so many other jilted political wives of recent times, Jenny Sanford was not convinced by her ambitious husband or his aides to take part in the charade of standing with him disingenuously at some circuslike press conference. (Investors Business Daily)
Grouchy gaucho on no trail of lust Jul 1, 2009
Apparently my staff -- well, I don't exactly have a staff but the person who answers the office phone -- told callers that I was out hiking on the Appalachian Trail. This was a misunderstanding. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Magician Burton to stay in Vegas 6 more years Jul 1, 2009
A 15-year-old Boy Scout from Las Vegas is dead after he collapsed while hiking in West Clear Creek Canyon south of Flagstaff ... The Coconino County Sheriff's Office says the teen was hiking with two other Scouts and two Scout leaders when he jumped 2 to 3 feet off of a boulder and landed on his feet. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Local man hikes remote trail in North Georgia mountains Jul 1, 2009
Oconee County resident Red Martin stands at the mouth of a cave he explored with companions June 20 in the Oconee National Forest along a hiking trail in Rabun County not far from the remote community of Tate City ... Martin, who enjoys hunting and fishing, said this was his first trip to the mountains purely for hiking purposes. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Outdoors calendar Jul 1, 2009
The camp features hiking, wilderness skills, outdoor activities and fun evening programs. Families will learn about the natural diversity of the area, look for wildlife and make exciting discoveries along the trail. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Hiking from city to sea at 50 Jul 1, 2009
A lifetime soccer player and coach, Dierkes started hiking to rehab from a knee injury ... He insisted we could reach a lovely lake with a grassy sward and a picnic table by hiking a mere 10 minutes more ... After 10 hours of hiking and 20. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
ICON('T) AFFORD CHARGES Jul 1, 2009
Each unit in a building -- regardless of whether it's residential, retail or even a parking garage -- owns a percentage of the building, so if one unit's condo charges go down, the difference must be made up by hiking charges on the other owners. According to Department of Finance Assistant Commissioner Sam Miller, the board of managers must sign off on such a reapportionment, but many don't, even if a resident unit owner is unfairly penalized, because it raises everyone else's costs. (New York Post -- Business)
SC Gov. Resolves To Stay Put Despite Affair Jul 1, 2009
Governor Flew To Argentina, Said He Was Hiking ... His staff had told the public he was hiking the Appalachian Trail before the real story of his mysterious absence became known. (KCRA 3, CA)
Danny Finnen (37) Jul 1, 2009
His hobbies included playing soccer, golfing, gardening, camping and hiking with his family and friends, as well as planning and executing the remodeling of his house. Danny spent the last year helping his wife, Amy, with her successful fight against breast cancer. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Newport mulls answers to downtown parking shortage Jul 1, 2009
Business leaders, environmentalists and city officials have been brainstorming solutions, discussing in particular a streetcar or trolley system that could link visitors from downtown to beaches, hotels and major attractions like the historic Gilded Age mansions and the Cliff Walk hiking path. The goal is to not only ease congestion but also appease the more than 3 million annual visitors who are vital to the city's economy. (Yahoo News)
Camping At Tehachapi Mountain Park Jul 1, 2009
"We just had a family reunion just this past weekend, and theyve been coming up here the last 25 years, every summer, said Etherton.Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and fire pit and just a short walk is showers, bathrooms and water spigots.Pets are also welcome to the park, you can even bring your horses.We have a horse corral, so you just bring your own horses, and there is a place to store your horses, theres a trough to water them down and a few trails for the horses, said... (KERO 23, CA)
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Its not hard to get hooked on walking, said Charlie Cook, who for 28 years has been director and guide of Wild Earth Adventures, a hiking club in New York that offers guided hiking and walking trips year round. Once its a routine in your life, you dont feel good without it. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
The Wolf, the Fox, The Match-Up and The Mayor Jul 1, 2009
Break it down and the facts are pretty much these: Villaraigosa recognized that he has about as much chance of being the next leader of California as South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford has of hiking the Appalachian Trail. Upon coming to that conclusion, he found a media opportunity nearly as threatening as a Shamwow, and he fashioned a spindle of spin that he knew would be picked up in every major newspaper in the country. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Maharashtra ups VAT on mobiles, others may follow Jul 1, 2009
NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra government has taken the lead in hiking the value-added tax (VAT) on mobile cellular handsets from 4% to 12 ... The Maharashtra government has taken the lead in hiking VAT on mobile cellular handsets from 4% to 12. (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
Vote! June toons Jul 1, 2009
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE TOP TOONS FOR JUNE. AJC cartoonist Mike Luckovich drew 22 cartoons in June. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
An escape from the concrete jungle Jul 1, 2009
The company offers an array of activities -- from short hiking, sky diving or canoeing trips to international journeys that combine various activities ... There were trips ranging from one-day hiking or fruit-picking excursions priced at around $60 to $800 weeklong international ... I hadn't been hiking in years and still am sadly out of shape. (CNN -- Travel)
Arthur Gordon Malear Jul 1, 2009
With Judith, he carried on his childhood love of small boats as they enjoyed kayaking as well as bicycling,camping, hiking, traveling and attending plays and musicals together. Art had a great love of music and was frequently the much beloved closing act at Saturday night poetry readings at M. Coffee, singing songs he wrote. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
The Craneway Pavilion Celebrates Two Truly Grand Openings on July 5: The Ford Point Segment of the San Francisco Bay Trail and the Boilerhouse Restaurant, 8am-2pm Jul 1, 2009
When completed, the San Francisco Bay Trail will encircle San Francisco and San Pablo Bays with an uninterrupted 500-mile network of bicycling and hiking trails, connecting all nine Bay Area counties. Guests arriving by bicycle anytime from 8AM-2PM will automatically be counted as participants in the Bay Trail Bike Brunch Bash (), benefiting LIVESTRONG and the Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Arizona man gets new trial in self-defense case Jul 1, 2009
In May 2004, Fish was hiking when two dogs belonging to Kuenzli began running down a hill and threatening him. Fish told police he fired a warning shot at the animals. (FOX 11, AZ)
Come visit our piece of heaven Jun 30, 2009
We love to go hiking in the woods and all the waterfalls are breath-taking ... We were used to hiking the many miles of trails here in Rabun Cty and in Augusta we were limited to walking around the block and in the enclosed school yard of the nearby elementary school ... We had a cabin in Rabun county for 19 years and enjoyed the hunting, fishing, hiking, and all the rest. (Clayton Tribune, GA)
The Young Pro Jun 30, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
