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    Brighton: Fun, Sun, and Candy Floss  Nov 7, 2009
    About once a year English hiking clubs sponsor what they call a "Mass Trespass," when walkers throughout the land use every trail and cross every fence to assert their public right of way. Kissing gates" allow people to pass but not the sheep. Along the way, walkers may stumble upon some mysterious chalk art. Since prehistoric times, locals have scratched away the topsoil from these hills to expose the chalk underneath. The Long Man of Wilmington depicts the outline of a man holding what looks... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)

    Amid panic, uncertainty, they retired anyway  Nov 7, 2009
    Thanks to his financial preparations for retirement, he has been enjoying himself, hiking in the Cascades with his wife Amanda, doing photography and fishing. Many older workers have resigned themselves to delaying retirement indefinitely since the downturn that exposed their financial vulnerabilities. (MSNBC -- Business)

    National Native American Heritage Month: Georgianna Foruria  Nov 7, 2009
    Hobbies: Hiking, swimming, reading to her baby, sewing, crocheting and fishing. Quote: I seem to have missed out on the negative impacts that being Native has brought to so many of my closer older relatives. (Juneau Empire)

    Many are miffed by S.F. mayor gone missing  Nov 7, 2009
    "How does it feel to work for Mark Sanford?" one quipped to a member of Newsom's staff in reference to the South Carolina governor who disappeared recently and said he was hiking the Appalachian Trail but had really gone to Argentina to rendezvous with his lover. Ballard said Newsom's explanation is much more mundane. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    Fighting for the falls  Nov 7, 2009
    I dont do hiking or camping, he said), and that he merely signed up as a volunteer because Ive been planning to do this for a long time ... Once, I had to travel 13 hours to get to the Buaya Sangkut Falls in Endau Rompin, four hours by car, two hours by 4WD, half an hour by boat and another 6 hours of hiking on tricky terrain, and another 13 hours to get back. (The Star Online, Malaysia)

    Fun ways to escape with your family  Nov 7, 2009
    Throw a picnic lunch into the trunk complete with a couple of blankets, sunblock, bug spray, hiking shoes and a trail map. Or if you have an entire weekend free, plan a camping trip - and don't forget the marshmallows. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

    Hopes fly for base land transfer in Weymouth  Nov 6, 2009
    The redevelopment plan for the base, now called SouthField, includes the construction of 2,855 homes, a movie studio production firm, 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. LNR Property Corp. plans to construct these amenities over a 14-year period. (Weymouth News, MA)

    Sharp Park as golf course is best for everyone  Nov 6, 2009
    Or, should it be turned into a recreational space that would allow hiking and biking and guarantee the habitat of the aforementioned frog and the endangered San Francisco garter snake. The Recreation and Park Department is scheduled to release a long-anticipated report Friday on options. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    •Families affected by Alzheimer's lean on others who can empathize  Nov 6, 2009
    He can recall hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee and walking on the beach in Cape Hatteras, N.C., on family vacations. For his wife, though, Alzheimer's disease has stolen those fond memories. (The Daily Journal)

    Come visit our piece of heaven  Nov 6, 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)

    Business is booming  Nov 6, 2009
    Hiking is no longer being permitted because of snowmaking. We are using a different strategy at Snow Summit, Tregaskis said. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)

    Clinton Sees Families of Detained Hikers  Nov 6, 2009
    Bauer, Shourd and Fattal were arrested July 31 after straying over the Iranian border while hiking in northern Iraq. All are graduates of the University of California, Berkeley. (CBS News -- Politics)

    More from 4You  Nov 6, 2009
    Use our map to find a scenic hiking trail near your home. Stories, tips and video on how to live a healthy lifestyle, in sponsorship with Yahoo. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Health)

    China's sleepy Hengqin wakes up  Nov 6, 2009
    The largely undeveloped island, until now a piece of Guangdong province under the jurisdiction of the city of Zhuhai, bordering Macau, is slated for a major makeover as a resort paradise, featuring golf courses, theme parks, water sports, hiking trails and other tourist attractions. Hengqin is three times the size of Macau, Asia's gambling capital and its immediate neighbor to the east, and development of the island could add significantly to tourist attractions in the region. (Asia Times Online)

    Protect Rock Creek as wilderness  Nov 5, 2009
    It's becoming increasingly rare to find hiking and horseback trails that offer solitude and views of soaring granite spires. Go to this Web site: for more information on how to help. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    Hit the gym before you hit the slopes  Nov 5, 2009
    About 12 weeks before he plans to start skiing, Ray ratchets up his workouts, supplementing hiking and mountain biking with strength training for the torso, weight lifting on balance boards and workouts with balance balls. He also recommends skiers take a ski conditioning class, or "boot camp"-style class, offered at many local gyms. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Bankers sprint to lift rates  Nov 5, 2009
    Macquarie Bank's Reserve watcher, Rory Robertson, said: ''[The Reserve] is open minded about pausing in December to sniff the breeze and assess the lay of the land before probably hiking again in February. Its objective simply is to edge up its rate to more normal levels. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Dollar rises on rates speculation  Nov 5, 2009
    The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said it was "prudent" to continue raising rates "gradually", after hiking by a quarter of a percentage point earlier this week. The prospect of local rates rising further has pushed the two-year Australian-US yield spread to a 15-month-high of 396 basis points on October 27. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Hiker Overdue From Trip West Of Darrington  Nov 5, 2009
    Gregory Keller, 59, left the Seattle area on Oct. 27 to go hiking off the Mountain Loop Highway near Darrington ... The man has hiking and camping experience and was well-equipped. (KIRO TV, WA)

    FFA Students Attend National Convention  Nov 5, 2009
    The camp is where youth explore nature and leadership opportunities; IMS youth helped construct a hiking trail. The service day itself resulted in $89,000 worth of savings, considering the many volunteer hours the groups contributed. (Kalona News, IA)

    Man crosses West on foot to raise money for cancer  Nov 5, 2009
    He simply bought a backpack and started hiking ... Native Americans, in the midst of a festival, stopped off to give him food while he was hiking near Gallup New Mexico ... Running will actually be much less physically demanding than hiking, he said. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)

    Sight beyond sight  Nov 5, 2009
    Hiking trips, ski journeys. an extended stay with an 81-year-old prospector in the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Honeymoon ideas for adventurous newlyweds  Nov 5, 2009
    Where biking and hiking and mountain climbing opportunities abound, the Engadin Valley in the southeastern corner region of Maloja is chock-full of high-end resorts and outdoor toursso you can have your cake and eat it, too (i. e. get your fill of the outdoors without sacrificing luxury while doing so). (MSNBC -- Travel)

    Health care in Hawaii  Nov 5, 2009
    Our people enjoy the ocean, hiking on mountain trails and increasingly are taking up cycling and walking as our infrastructure for these activities improves and becomes more accessible. For these reasons and others, Hawai i s Medicare costs are far below the national average. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)

    Stocks Finish Mixed after Fed Statement  Nov 5, 2009
    "As we expected, the FOMC kept its central message unchanged, noting that 'economic conditions are likely to warrant exceptionally low levels of the federal funds rate for an extended period', said Bank of America Merrill Lynch economist Drew Matus in a note Wednesday. "In our view, they remain a long way from hiking. " "The statement produced some nuanced shifts that served to increase the committee's policy flexibility and a to provide a more detailed rationale for continued accommodation,"... (BusinessWeek)

    Eskom hikes to increase Harmony costs by 15 percent  Nov 5, 2009
    Eskom has proposed hiking electricity prices by 45 percent in each of the next three years. Briggs said increases of this magnitude would certainly fuel the cost of steel and other commodities while pushing inflation by up to 2 percent higher. (Business Report, South Africa)

    * Business Briefs  Nov 5, 2009
    The rebound was made possible after Premier Wu Den-yih (dq) dismissed reports that the government plans to curb soaring housing prices by hiking taxes and adopting other measures. That was why the construction sector was the strongest throughout the trade, said Allen Lin of Concord Securities (dM). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    * Typhoon a boon to Jiaming wildlife  Nov 5, 2009
    The area has become a paradise for wild animals three months after Typhoon Morakot wiped out hiking trails leading to the scenic mountain lake ... The area adjacent to Jiaming Lake () in southeastern Taiwan has emerged as a paradise for wild animals three months after Typhoon Morakot wiped out hiking trails leading to the scenic mountain lake, forest rangers said yesterday ... With hiking trails leading to Siangyang (V) and Jiaming Lake seriously damaged, hikers -disappeared, allowing... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)

    Click to read:House Votes to Speed Up Credit Card Rules  Nov 5, 2009
    Banks deny that they are hiking rates ahead of the February deadline and blame fee increases on the economic downturn ... Even the once angelic USAA bank has joined this parade of banks hiking rates on consumers. (CBS News)

    New York Yankees Win World Series 7-3  Nov 5, 2009
    Play Rec Sports Looking for a softball team, a game of pickup hoops or just a partner for biking, hiking or swimming. Check out the local rec sports scene right here. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    State's recreation fee plan criticized at Kauai hearing  Nov 5, 2009
    According to the plan outline, the state proposes to "within two years, generate $8 million annually in new, nontaxpayer revenue to support routine and scheduled repair, maintenance, and improved operations in state parks, harbors, hiking trails, boat ramps and piers."New revenue will make sure we can keep our parks, harbors, trails, boat ramps and piers open despite drastic drop in state revenues. "Last night, Susan LeHoven testified that "The rate increases (for boating slips) they are... (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Ex-hostage 'sick and tired' of rhetoric  Nov 5, 2009
    There are three hikers, simple men and women who were hiking near a border, now held in confinement for many months and my question is why. What does Iran gain by the holding of those people and what does Iran gain today by imprisoning those who led the fight in the revolution back in 1979. (Asia Times Online)

    Work-comp benefits cut off at retirement  Nov 4, 2009
    300 million for current and future claims, as well as hiking insurance rates. State Fund President Laurence Hubbard said Tuesday he's "quite relieved" with the decision. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Small firms squeezed by banks  Nov 4, 2009
    Mr Radisich is worried more loan rate rises will hit small businesses as the RBA begins hiking rates. Westpac said it would not increase its small business lending rates following the RBA's rate rise yesterday. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Now Taking Leisure Reservations  Nov 4, 2009
    Resort guests will be able to meander through the property on a system of hiking and biking trails as they enjoy the. Guests don't have to wait for summer for the ultimate in outdoor fun and relaxation. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Rail lines could be ripped up  Nov 4, 2009
    The Government claimed its legislation would simply allow it to turn unused rail lines into biking, hiking or horseriding trails. The Minister for Transport, David Campbell, has since announced amendments to the bill that would allow the Government to lease, rather than sell, the rail corridors, and would mean ''no changes to a disused line could occur until 15 years after services on the line ceased. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Borrowers face second hit in a month  Nov 4, 2009
    It's open-minded about pausing in December to sniff the breeze and assess the lay of the land before probably hiking again in February,'' said Macquarie Bank interest rate strategist Rory Robertson. While Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull blamed the Government's ''big spendathon'' for the rise, Treasurer Wayne Swan said rates would go up as the economy recovered. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    The Young Pro  Nov 4, 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)

    World Bank boosts China growth forecast to 8.4%, Asian stocks rise  Nov 4, 2009
    The costs of maintaining China's expansion will rise over time, but Beijing does not need to worry yet about hiking interest rates or reining in a surge in bank lending that has helped to fuel the rebound, the bank's report said. "However," it cautioned, "risks of asset price bubbles and misallocation of resources amidst abundant liquidity need to be mitigated and the overall monetary stance will have to be tightened eventually.". (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Hiking the Smoky Mountains Chimney ...  Nov 4, 2009
    Hiking the Smoky Mountains Chimney Tops Trail. Hiking the Smoky Mountains Chimney Tops Trail ... The Chimney Tops Trail is a short but steep and strenuous hiking trail in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee which offers a spectacular view to those who reach the summit. (Suite101.com)

    RBA's Stevens Tones Down Australia Rate Rhetoric as Currency Nears Parity  Nov 4, 2009
    The word gradually is code for hiking regularly by a quarter point, but not at every meeting, said , an economist at Macquarie Group Ltd. in Sydney. The central bank aims to edge up its policy rate to more normal levels, while doing as little damage to the economy as possible. (Bloomberg -- Asia)

    How often are you getting out?  Nov 3, 2009
    I have another friend on Facebook who goes hiking with her girlfriends on her day off. Now you know I wouldnt choose that particular activity but how luxurious to have an entire day with your friends. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    Stocks End Higher in Volatile Session  Nov 3, 2009
    "We do not view this as likely. We believe the Fed is a long way from even thinking about hiking rates as slack in the economy remains high, bank credit remains tight and there are no signs inflation expectations are rising," says Harris. In addition to the start of the Fed meeting Tuesday, investors will also pay attention to a report on U.S. factory orders, which are expected to have climbed 1. (BusinessWeek)

    Ritter unveils $1B transportation budget  Nov 3, 2009
    That measure is designed to be phased in over three years, and will raise funds for repair of Colorado roads and bridges through hiking various fees ... It calls for raising funds for repair projects by hiking vehicle registration and rental car fees, selling bonds and giving local governments the leeway to toll existing roads. (Denver Business Journal, CO)

    Woman shot, killed at Christian camp in California  Nov 3, 2009
    Authorities say the 67-year-old man was hiking with his wife Tuesday when he slipped and fell into a pool of water below a waterfall. Madera Sheriff's spokeswoman Erica Stuart says the man's wife scrambled down rugged terrain to pull him from the water, but efforts to resuscitate him failed. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)

    Little Boy; Big Mountain  Nov 3, 2009
    No One Thought 7-Year-Old Keats Boyd Could Climb Kilimanjaro - Except For Keats. Keats Boyd practicing climbing before his attempt to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)

    Navy clears path for base parkway  Nov 3, 2009
    LNR s blueprint also 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. Patrick has designated the base makeover project as a municipal growth district. (Weymouth News, MA)

    Public-service careers: A tough search for talent  Nov 3, 2009
    Under a plan supposed to take effect by 2012, Mr Sarkozy wants to cut the total number of civil servants while hiking pay and incentives for those who stay. There is also stiff competition for positions in the European Union bureaucracy, whose culture is heavily French. (The Economist)

    Day Hikes in Phoenix  Nov 3, 2009
    Popular Hiking Destinations in Arizonas Largest Metropolitan Area. Camelback Mountain, South Mountain and Piestewa Peak are among the most popular hiking destinations in Phoenix, Arizona ... Watch Out For: This trail can become a gnat and bee haven when the wildflowers start blooming, and there isn t relief near the top, which rushes hiking trips. (Suite101.com)

    Rate rise - it's today's safest bet  Nov 3, 2009
    "We see the RBA hiking the cash rate 25 basis points to 3.5 per cent," said Nomura Australia chief economist Stephen Roberts. However, Mr Robert doesnt see the RBA piling on more increases immediately afterward, as it remains cautious of upsetting the economys recovery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Editorial: Scanlon for mayor  Nov 3, 2009
    Wooded hiking trails enrich city life and draw tourists. Beverly could learn a thing or two from Ipswich s playbook in this regard. (Beverly Citizen, MA)

    It needs to happen (2)  Nov 3, 2009
    It needs to happen - Somerset - Daily American. However if you live in southern Somerset County, cell phone service is rarely available. (Somerset Daily American, PA)

    Last year's balloon regatta in Page.  Nov 3, 2009
    The Page and nearby Marble Canyon areas have miles of hiking trails and trout fishing on the Colorado River, and is a few scenic hours' drive from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. Stay: Lake Powell Resorts and Marinas is offering specials, with walk-in rates starting at $89 per night. (AZCentral -- Travel)

    Facebook spy  Nov 2, 2009
    He maintains his fitness through hiking and sports such as tennis and cycling. Not a typical diplomat, Sir John was the only ambassador to visit a camp for people displaced by the fighting in Darfur, Sudan, while his peers were criticised for not seeing how they were forced to live. (BBC News -- UK)

    Bear whisperer explodes the honey myth  Nov 2, 2009
    The film opens with Rogers - a lean, white-haired man who is now 70 - hiking through the woods of Minnesota about to commit what most North Americans grow up believing is one of the cardinal sins of outdoor life: coming within a paw-swipe of a mother bear and her cubs. Rogers approaches the mother bear's den slowly and deliberately. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)

    COLUMN: Ministries of the valley  Nov 2, 2009
    This is a time of year cool but not cold, no mosquitoes when I really enjoy being outdoors and hiking. Up in the White Mountains one fall day, a few years ago, I sat by the side of a stream thinking about mountains, valleys, and the paths that connect the two. (Easton Journal, MA)

    Tap your inner adventurer in the Evergreen State  Nov 2, 2009
    Envision yourself exploring the West like Lewis and Clark, hiking through the mountains on a cool day, fishing along an endless expanse of water, digging for clams on a beach or munching on juicy, fresh fruit plucked right from the tree ... Outdoor options range from climbing, hiking, orchard picking and whale watching to picking up a paddle, casting a line or teeing up. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Willamette Valley National Wildlife...  Nov 2, 2009
    Hiking, Wildlife and Bird Watching Activities Year-round in Oregon ... Hiking at Willamette Valley Wildlife Refuges ... Many of the hiking trails throughout the Willamette Valley National Wildlife Refuge Complex are well maintained. (Suite101.com)

    Conservation groups see decline in their best supporters - hikers and backpackers  Nov 2, 2009
    Decline in hiking, backpacking could cost conservation groups. Anyone who has been on Mount Washington s Tuckerman Ravine Trail in August may feel like it s a superhighway of hikers, but research shows that there has been a decline in strenuous nature recreation - hiking and backpacking ... The researchers found that the amount of time one spent hiking or backpacking correlated with a willingness more than a decade later to financially support any of four conservation organizations: the Nature... (Boston Globe)

    Biologist: Killing collared wolves harms research  Nov 2, 2009
    Last winter, she joined with other wolves and her daughter in a new region and in the spring had four pups within a mile of a popular hiking trail. The wolves were visible from the Hellroaring overlook, making 527F again a favorite among park visitors. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Green Space: Know poison ivy, so you can avoid it  Nov 1, 2009
    I lived in a beautiful canyon in the mountains and went hiking and camping a lot. One camping trip, being a bit naive and inexperienced I wiped with the nearest green leaf I could find. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)

    Sight beyond sight  Nov 1, 2009
    Hiking trips, ski journeys. an extended stay with an 81-year-old prospector in the Absaroka-Beartooth Mountains. (Gillette News-Record, WY)

    Woman reported missing on Mauna Loa found in good health  Nov 1, 2009
    A 43-year-old Norwegian woman who had been reported missing while hiking the Mauna Loa summit crater Wednesday was found in good health Thursday afternoon. Responding to a 10:02 p.m. report of a missing hiker on Mauna Loa, firefighters with the Kaumana, Central and Waiakea fire stations concluded the woman became separated from her husband after he sat down to rest and she continued to hike the volcano's summit. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Iran grants Swiss access to detained U.S. hikers  Nov 1, 2009
    "Shane, Sarah and Josh went hiking at the height of summer, and they had very few clothes, since they had planned to be on vacation for only a week," they said ... Bauer, Shourd and Fattal were arrested July 31 after straying over the Iranian border while hiking in northern Iraq. (USA Today -- News)

    * World News Quick Take  Nov 1, 2009
    Taylor Mitchell, a 19-year-old from Toronto, was hiking alone in the Breton Highlands national park, Nova Scotia, on Tuesday when the attack occurred. Brigdit Leger, a Royal Canadian mounted police spokeswoman, said other hikers heard Mitchells screams and called for help. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)

    Green is gold for UAA volleyball coach  Nov 1, 2009
    "Seeing that he was able to recruit up here, that it was do-able, that was very important to me," said Green, who added that he loves the skiing, mountain biking and hiking opportunities in Anchorage. "The resources were there, the success wasn't, but it seemed like a good place for me to come turn around. ". (Anchorage Daily News)

    Game 3 Of World Series Starts After Rain Delay  Nov 1, 2009
    Play Rec Sports Looking for a softball team, a game of pickup hoops or just a partner for biking, hiking or swimming. Check out the local rec sports scene right here. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    › Slack-packing SA  Nov 1, 2009
    Article By: Scott Ramsay Mon, 02 Jul 2007 06:50 Do you think hiking is a strenuous and sweaty undertaking ... All meals are included, as well as sundowner cruises, canoe trips, entry to Addo Elephant National Park and transfer between overnight stops if you do not feel like hiking. (iAfrica.com)

    Many factors combined to produce this autumn's heavy acorn crop  Nov 1, 2009
    saw evidence of this year's acorn crop during an early October week while hiking the Laurel Highlands Trail. "I've never seen anything like it," Baker marveled. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)

    Eskom hikes to increase Harmony costs by 15 percent  Oct 31, 2009
    Eskom has proposed hiking electricity prices by 45 percent in each of the next three years. Briggs said increases of this magnitude would certainly fuel the cost of steel and other commodities while pushing inflation by up to 2 percent higher. (Business Report, South Africa)

    Big Island police identify boy who died in fall  Oct 31, 2009
    A 16-year-old boy hiking companion also fell, suffering cracked ribs and several scrapes. Fire rescue personnel extracted Walling and two hiking companions from the gulch ... A 16-year-old boy hiking companion also fell, suffering cracked ribs and several scrapes. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)

    Taconic Hiking Club November Schedule  Oct 31, 2009
    Today's Weather Hudson, NY. Today's Front Page Online Poll. (Hudson Register Star, NY)

    • Black Bear chair now ready to roll  Oct 31, 2009
    "Now, you'll be able to ride a chairlift to get to certain terrain where, before, there had to be a fair amount of hiking out to the east bowl to get there.". Duncan said the lines at Ptarmigan should be considerably smaller with the construction of the Black Bear chairlift. (Juneau Empire)

    'Danny, get us a better house'  Oct 31, 2009
    Ralston is the American mountain climber who hit the headlines in 2003 when he was forced to amputate a part of his arm, after it got pinned under a boulder in a hiking accident. Its an interesting survival tale about those six days of getting stuck under the rock. (India Times, India)

    Out of the classroom, into the woods  Oct 31, 2009
    "This is not a deer happy place at all," eighth-grader Reid Willis said as he slipped on a tree root while hiking into the muskeg along Fish Creek Road in North Douglas ... "This is not a deer happy place at all," eighth-grader Reid Willis said as he slipped on a tree root while hiking into the muskeg along Fish Creek Road in North Douglas. (Juneau Empire)

    Sierra search expands for man, 73  Oct 31, 2009
    A search in the Sierra continued Thursday for Kenneth Wade Brunette, 73, who was hiking alone on a day trip to the 14,494-foot summit of Mount Whitney when he went missing ... Hiking Mount Whitney. (Fresno Bee -- Local)

    IRDA may relax life cover norms  Oct 31, 2009
    Widespread complaints from senior citizens on non-renewals and disproportionate hiking of premiums had prompted IRDA to tweak the rules on renewability in March this year. The insurance regulator had asked insurers to ensure that renewals were not turned down, except on the grounds of fraud, moral hazard or misrepresentation. (India Times)

    Safe-haven dollar gains as consumer spending weak  Oct 31, 2009
    Other countries, such as Australia and Norway, have already starting hiking rates. Expectations for the Fed to raise rates vary, but most economists see next summer as the most likely time. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)

    Former Louisiana Gov. Dave Treen dead at 81  Oct 30, 2009
    His grandson, Jason Neville, became trapped by snow in the Oregon wilderness for several days while hiking by himself. He was finally found and airlifted to safety. (WWLTV.com, LA)

    Come visit our piece of heaven  Oct 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)

    Photo: Hike to snow  Oct 30, 2009
    Buck said they have been hiking the road every day the passed week to get ready for the winter season ... Buck said they have been hiking the road every day the passed week to get ready for the winter season ... Buck said they have been hiking the road every day the passed week to get ready for the winter season. (Juneau Empire)

    Teen dies in fall on Big Island  Oct 30, 2009
    A 19-year-old man also was hiking with the group, but he was not injured, the fire department said. Police have ordered an autopsy to determine the cause of Walling's death. (Honolulu Advertiser)

    Borrowing levels drop despite low rates  Oct 30, 2009
    5 per cent next week, after hiking them to 3. 25 per cent earlier this month. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Dixon may tap 'rainy day' fund  Oct 30, 2009
    Hiking property, energy or personal income taxes; weighing other revenue measures explored in a soon-to-be released study on fees; and tapping into the rainy day fund are all options, she said. It s not something we want to do, but we might have to do because it s raining, Dixon said in an interview with the Baltimore Business Journal. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)

    Death risk alluring, says prince  Oct 30, 2009
    The prince made the comments during a trip to Australia in response to a question about the death of a teenager on a hiking trip. The prince told a newspaper he could not comment on the specific case. (BBC News -- UK)

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