Okay, Okay. I'm probably pushing my luck with this one. But, with the rare albino mountain goat post yesterday, I couldn't resist. On June 5, a rare dwarf hippopotamus was born at the Paris...
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This is the second part of the interview with Robert Nebel. Read the first part below. How did you prepare for this trip/adventure? I called the outdoor center a number of times with questions and I...
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I'm sure you know Hawaii is famous for it's pristine beaches and relaxing resorts. And, if you're a fan of the ABC show, Lost, you know Hawaii is about more than sand and umbrella drinks....
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I often hike alone (yes, I know I shouldn't) and when I'm exploring trails in the the backcountry, I've considered camping out there. However, I change my mind when I'm faced with my...
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This week's Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door is Robert Nebel. Robert is freelance writer based in Atlanta. In his 18 years as a video producer/editor and 14 years as a freelance writer, his work has...
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Headed to the Grand Canyon this summer? Need a little help getting around? Visitors can now rent a GPS device. They will be available in July with rates that start at $11.50 a day. The devices are...
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This has very little to do with outdoor sports or adventure travel, but I found it fascinating and wanted to share it. Today, in the only documented case, forest rangers in Italy confirmed the...
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Before you read this, take a deep breath. Because that's how much air Martin Stepanek will need to break the Constant Weight world record. In August, Stepanek, the current world champion...
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Besides the hiking, biking, and camping opportunities the National and State Parks provide, it seems, visitors now have another to visit - about a 2.93 carats! Last week, Nicole Ruhter, a 13-year old...
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I was in New York last week and barely missed Dean Kamazes running on a treadmill above Times Square. For those who don't know, Kamazes is arguably America's best endurance runner. He planned...
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Here's a recap of the outdoor news I missed: Triple-S Pushes Limits of Kiteboarding This past week, REAL Kiteboarding, in affiliation with sponsors Red Bull, John Wayne Cancer Foundation and Outer...
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I've been traveling a lot lately, which means, I'm way behind on my blog reading. This week, catching up on my blog reading lead me to the Outside Blog, one of my favorites. The blog, written...
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This week in outdoor history features the first bike patent, independence for Croatia and Slovenia, and the declassification of Route 66. June 25, 1991: Croatia and Slovenia proclaimed their...
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It seems bear attacks are on the rise. A few days ago, I wrote posts about a man who killed a bear and an Utah campground that was closed due to a bear. Today, a U.S. tourist was killed by......
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For years, I've had a Western Massachusetts listed on my wish list of travel destinations. Particularly because of its art and literary history, but it's also a haven for avid hikers, like...
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With plans for a Disney-related theme park and an underwater hotel, Dubai is bullying its way luxury tourism. But, its more laidback neighbor Abu Dhabi is sticking close to its adventure tourism...
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Every time I turn on the news, I hear about more American soldiers either being wounded or killed in Iraq. So, when I came across this inspirational story, it truly warmed my heart. Thanks David H....
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This week in my home county of Gwinnett, a father killed a black bear with a log after the bear took off after his son. Yesterday, I learned an Utah campground in the Uinta Mountains has been shut...
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In the fall, I'll be headed back to Europe, more specifically, Switzerland. On previous visits, I admired the Matterhorn from a distance, this time, I'm considering hiking to the summit. And...
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The fourth-annual Great Divide Race has begun. 24 riders will pedal the longest mountain bike route in the world, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. The race, arguably mountain biking's greatest...
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It was a popular mountaineering season on Mount Everest this year with over 500 people climbing the historic mountain. However, mystery remains on who actually scaled the mountain first, George...
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After a three-week absence, I'm proud to introduce this week's Outdoor Enthusiast Next Door, Timen Swijtink. Swijtink is an undergraduate student at the University of Utrecht in Amsterdam and...
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