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News Updated: 02/22/2012 06:24 AM

Hiking In The Swiss Alps Doesn't Have To Cost A Fortune - Huffington Post (blog)

Hiking In The Swiss Alps Doesn't Have To Cost A Fortune Huffington Post (blog) Hiking routes are marked with yellow signs that show approximate walking times rather than distance. Most of the trails described below are fairly easy and don't require a guide or special hiking skills. In general, throughout Switzerland, trails with ...

News Updated: 02/20/2012 04:03 AM

Plans for Birmingham trails to be unveiled - Montgomery Advertiser

Plans for Birmingham trails to be unveiled Montgomery Advertiser AP BIRMINGHAM -- A plan for linking communities across Jefferson County with a new network of walking and biking trails will be unveiled this week. The Birmingham News reported that the plan will include sidewalks and bike lanes, hiking trails and ... and more »

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News Updated: 02/21/2012 03:32 AM

Camping World stakes out NC site - BlueRidgeNow.com

Camping World stakes out NC site BlueRidgeNow.com CHICAGO — Camping World, the nation's largest RV and outdoor retailer, will be opening its newest retail location in Hendersonville, according to a news release from Marketwire via COMTEX. The location officially will be named Camping World of ... Camping World Announces Reopening of Buffalo, NY Dealership and Retail StoreMarketWatch (press release) Camping World to open new dealership and retail store in AshevilleMountain Xpress all 9 news articles »

News Updated: 02/22/2012 09:49 AM

Kids, Camping, and Abuse: A Q&A with Tracy Ross - Backpacker Magazine

Backpacker Magazine Kids, Camping, and Abuse: A Q&A with Tracy Ross Backpacker Magazine In the December 2007 issue of BACKPACKER, then-senior editor Tracy Ross published a searing account of childhood sexual abuse at the hands of her stepfather, a man who also instilled in her a love of camping. The story (read it here) won a National ...