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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - On safari in northern tanzania ? back to the sixth day of the creation
- Tanzania's natural endowment as a wildlife safari destination is unrivalled. Wild animals roam in vast areas as God intended on that sixth day of the creation. These areas are designated as national parks and game reserves and have a high reputation for being uncrowded and unspoilt. The magnificent collection of game sanctuaries to the north of the country, near the border with Kenya, is referred ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - True north & magnetic declination - a trick to make it stick
- Magnetic declination is an essential principle to understand when navigating your way through the wilds with map and compass.Yet it's a tricky thing to remember, at least the way it has traditionally been taught, using an addition / subtraction method. Just when you think you've grasped it, the concept floats away, like fog in the morning light.Well there is a simple, practical appro...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Topographic maps 101
- The intricate details on a topographic map can be befuddling, even frustrating, if you are learning while out in the backcountry. But once you get familiar with the markings and symbols, reading maps will become a friendly aid, rather than a dreaded assignment.Topographic Maps Grid SystemLines of latitude run parallel to the equator (east and west), and lines of longitude run perpend...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Shark attacks! how common are they? where do they occur?
- Last week in Australia, one man's day at beach could have turned into a disaster: He was attacked by a seven-foot bronze whaler shark while surfing about 100 yards out from Sydney's Bronte Beach.Fortunately, the man, Simon Letch, stayed calm and "shoved the board at [the shark] like a barge pole." After taking two bites of the fiberglass board, the shark swam away and Letch surfed back to s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Your horses back may not be the same next month
- A saddle is a static object, but your horse is a living, dynamic creature. Even slight changes throughout the year in your horse's weight have a significant impact on the fit of the saddle. And, naturally, the saddle fit in turn significantly impacts your horse's experience.That's just common sense, of course. But many riders forget the fact that a horse normally undergoes even slight alter...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Three classic hikes abroad
- Paul Scott Mower once said, "There is nothing like walking to get the feel of a country?" If you've ever contemplated going abroad to find your next trail, here are 3 classic hikes to consider.New Zealand's Milford Track: The best known "track" through New Zealand's beautiful fjords, this 32.9 miles (53 km) easy 4-day hike, starts at Glade Wharf (Lake Te Anau), winds over Mackinnon P...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The great outdoors is to be explored and loved in all its fullness
- The thing with enjoying the great outdoors is seeing aspects of life that you do not normally see during your normal weekly activities. The familiar sea breezes, the smells of spring flowers, the winter winds, fantastic views from mountain tops and so much more.I currently work 60 hours per week in the building maintenance game and don't have enough time to get out in my own garden regularl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Welcome to bragg creek
- Welcome to Bragg Creek! Bragg Creek is located in the Rocky Mountains in Alberta Canada. It must be by far one of Alberta's best kept secrets. From it's scenic beauty to it's one of a kind shops and restaurants, Bragg Creek has something for everyone.Recreation: Because Bragg Creek is in the Rocky Mountains is has a wide variety of outdoor sports for any type of audience. Scenic walk...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Spainãƒâ€šã‚â´s beaches - youãƒâ€šã‚â´re spoilt for choice
- Spain offers the visitor over 4,000 kms of coastline where s/he can enjoy shining sun and sapphire seas in wonderful settings.And what a choice of sands! Golden sands, white sands, grainy sands, powdery sands, and even the black sands of the Canary Islands!Allergic to sand? No problem! Just plump for a resort with smooth, white pebbles! You´ll find a good selection...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Taking an alaskan cruise ? what to pack
- Packing in general can be a hassle. But when going on an Alaskan cruise, it can be even harder because of the colder weather. Here are some general suggestions to make this task a little easier.Casual clothing ? You will want to take some casual clothing for the daytime. This will include jeans, cords, turtlenecks, and sweaters.Dress in layers ? If you dress in layers, you can add or...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is there such a thing as a romantic camping getaway in minnesota?
- Today, Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com and Bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as our guest, Tom Watson, author and freelance photojournalist.Tom is the author of: 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Twin Cities: and The Best in Tent Camping: Minnesota:(Both published by Menasha Ridge Publishing)Tom also is the author of How To Think Like A Survivor: A Guide For Wilderness Emergen...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Eight tips for a bug-free summer
- (NC)-With approximately 42,000 mosquitoes for every person in Ontario, most of us spend a great deal of our summers swatting away these pesky insects. Protecting yourself against mosquitoes will not only make your summer more enjoyable, it will help prevent you and your family from getting annoying and sometimes dangerous bug bites.As a family physician, I recommend the following tips for a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - No artificial ingredients indeed
- Back from our family's vacation to Costa Rica, I am left feeling extremely grateful for not only the well-received rest and relaxation with family; I enjoyed exhilarating experiences previously unimaginable.Costa Rica's ad in this Sunday's New York Times includes the tagline "No Artificial Ingredients." I'll say. What with monkeys offering our singular wake-up call swinging limb to limb jus...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Penguin parade
- Phillip Island is a small island and nature reserve off the coast of South Australia, about 140 km from Melbourne. On the island you can see koalas, kangaroos and the main to attraction, the Penguin Parade on Summerland Beach.Every day at sunset, the Little Penguins (also known as Fairy Penguins) because of their diminitive size, return to the beach. As my husband is a penguin fanatic, it w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Costa rica: land of natural wonders
- Costa Rica is a small country - just 75 mi/120 km separates the Pacific Ocean from the Caribbean Sea at the narrowest spot - Costa Rica still has some of the most diverse scenery in the world. Its coasts have both sandy beaches and marshy swamps, while its interior is dotted with volcanoes, dense with rain forests and abundant with unusual flora.When you are planning your Costa Rica vacatio...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Costa rica white water rafting trip
- Costa Rica's mountainous topography and copious rainfall are both responsible for one of the best white water rafting river choices in the world. Experienced rafting outfitters regularly run about half a dozen of rambunctious rivers, and those river trips not only provide plenty of excitement, but also allow enjoying gorgeous scenery. Not only do white water rafting enthusiasts flock Costa Rica, i...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Highpointing: it?s not just for mountaineers
- Mount Sunflower, Kansas. Ebright Azimuth, Delaware. Hawkeye Point, Iowa. Hoosier High Point, Indiana.They may not have the name recognition of Mount McKinley (Denali), Mount Rainier, Mount Whitney, and Mount Hood. And they certainly are far, far easier to get to! But all these places have something in common. Each is the highest natural spot in its state.Welcome to the world of Highp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bicycling down the river
- My river-rafting adventure started on a bicycle. The small daypack I wore carried a hatchet, a saw, some scraps of rope, food, water, a garbage bag bivy sack, a hat, and odds and ends. It weighed less than fifteen pounds total.It was late May, so Id stay warm in my homemade bivy, without a sleeping bag. I might wear my hat, and pile up some leaves to sleep on. If the mosquitos were bad, I'd...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Going it alone: the waterfall at mendenhall glacier, alaska
- I stood at the observation point on the balcony at the Visitor Center overlooking the great Mendenhall Glacier at Juneau, Alaska. Before me was a beautiful scene. The glacier reflected in the large lake. Ooh, ahh. Both to the left and right were mountains. It was a beautiful clear day. I watched the people too, walking around taking photos, and looking at the scenery before us and at the displays ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Bunbury western australia
- The first recorded mapping of what is now Koombana Bay and the eventual City of Bunbury, was in 1803 by the French explorers Nicolas Baudin and Louis de Freycinet, from their ships the Geographe and Casuarina. In 1831 there was a temporary English military settlement with the first settlers moving to the area named after Lieutenant Henry William St Pierre Bunbury in 1838. A growing port serviced t...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Rv vacations: ten tips
- Perhaps you have wondered about taking an RV vacation. It seems like fun and you'd like to try it, but you aren't sure if it's for you. Well, it's a growing industry. Annual RV retail sales topped $14 billion in 2004. As baby boomers take to the road, the RVing pastime and lifestyle are becoming increasingly popular. If you have a hint of the RV itch, then here are 10 common reasons for taking an ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Old barney -- a visit to barnegat light, new jersey
- Barnegat Light, NJ is the home to "Old Barney" a historic lighthouse located at the northern tip of Long Beach Island. Long Beach Island, or "LBI" as the vacationing folks like to say, is a narrow island nearly twenty miles long and six miles at sea off the coast of Ocean County, NJ.The lighthouse is a destination in and of itself, if lighthouses are something that you like. Like all lighth...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The pyramids of giza
- The most famous Egyptian pyramids to be built are the Great Pyramids of Giza, located in the outskirts of present-day Cairo. There are over 100 Egyptian pyramids of various sizes, and over 50 more in neighboring Sudan. However, the three Great Pyramids of Giza earn their fame by being the largest of these.In the most popular pictures of the Pyramids of Giza, like the one shown below, the mi...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Boston vacations: four ways to experience beantown
- Boston is a great destination city for a vacation. There's plenty on tap to see and do, and it's an easy city to get around on foot. And you'll find Boston vacations a refreshing mixture of old and new.You can experience the start of the revolutionary war, take a bus on a river, and see a coral reef ? and all before dinner.The best way of getting around during Boston vacations is wal...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Code of conduct for outdoor enthusiasts
- My favorite outdoor related quote comes from John Muir, the father of our national park system and founder of the Sierra Club. He said, "When one tugs at a single thing in nature, he finds it attached to the rest of the world." This quote means more to me today than it did twenty years ago and will undoubtedly mean more to me still as I spend an increasing amount of time out of doors. Mu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Disneyland for hikers: a walk to mt. whitney
- Base camp sits at 12,000 feet - stark, windy, unshaded from the blazing August sun, but an otherwise great place to stop for a snack. Voices echo across cold granite as the breeze wraps around dozens of tents, backpacks, cooking stoves, and bear-proof food canisters. An unopened package of banana chips on my lap is immediately snatched up by a marmot, unhindered by my presence and unfazed by my pu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Beach vacation photo tips ? make your vacation and photos memorable
- Most people, who go on a family beach vacation, take plenty of photographs. Once you're home and you view or print them out; are you ecstatic, bored, or disappointed? Be honest, now!Does this sound familiar? You arrive at your destination, check the place out, and quickly change to go to the beach. Happily, you've remembered to take your sun block, nose plugs, and bathing suit. Maybe you re...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Visiting the last paradise on earth ? costa rica
- I've been traveling and writing about places I believe others would love to visit, to unwind from their busy and hectic schedules. Most recently I visited Costa Rica, a place which can be best described as one of the last paradises on earth. The last paradise on Earth?Certainly, Costa Rica is one of the ultimate destinations and not just for vacationers. This small country of 50,000 square ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Journey to haypress creek
- It was the end of my first year as a graduate student, and my personal stock had risen somewhat due to long hours of hard work. Now a fabulous opportunity presented itself in the form of a research project in the northern Sierras in a locality known as Haypress Creek, which fell into my lap as a result of shifting academic fortunes. The hapless fellow who had been slated to go began an academic ta...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Visiting croatia
- Croatia has quickly become Europe's hottest destination, and for good reason. The rocky coastline continues for 1778 kilometres and includes pine-fringed coves, wide sandy beaches and cozy inlets. As if that weren't enough, there are a good 1185 islands that range from lush and wooded to stark and hilly. Yachties love the sailing opportunities, sunbathers have an incredible choice of beaches and s...