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Halloween Special: The Many Benefits of Bats

What would Halloween be without bats? While bats might be considered spooky by some, they are a vital part of our ecosystem. Here are a few bat facts you could share with the trick-or-treaters tonight (well, maybe just the too-old ones): ...

Posted by Steve T on October 31, 2012 2:10 PM & Tagged bats and halloween | permalink | Comments



Hurricane Sandy Affects National Parks

Heavy snow has closed Shenandoah National Park, and the big storm has also produced ice and snow that has closed some roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The weather has been a disruptive factor for hikers on the Appalachian Trail as well. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on October 30, 2012 1:30 PM & Tagged Hurricane Sandy, national parks and weather | permalink | Comments



What Are the 8 Creepiest Places in Our National Parks?

With longer nights and Halloween fast approaching, even the great outdoors can seem a little creepy at times. In this spirit, the folks at the Mother Nature Network offer up this list of the 8 creepiest places in U.S. national parks. ...

Posted by Steve T on October 29, 2012 1:00 PM & Tagged Hiking, halloween and national parks | permalink | Comments



My Hike to Hollywood—the Sequel. A Reminder That Urban Adventure Can Be So Cool

If you had a free day in Southern California, but no car, what would you do? I wound up hiking 22 miles, taking in some live television and capping it off with an unexpected classical concert. All sorts of interesting things are possible when you give urban adventure a try. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on October 26, 2012 2:15 PM & Tagged Craig Ferguson, Hollywood, Walking LA and urban adventure | permalink | Comments



Guidebook Getaway: Hike to a Face-to-Face View of Three Fingered Jack in Central Oregon

Today’s Guidebook Getaway describes a dandy hike to a superb view of a imposing peak in near Sisters, Ore. It's a popular spot during the summer wildflower season, but if you’re in the area this fall, catch a clear day (not that unusual on the eastern side of the Cascades), have ample energy and can start early (to optimize photo ops), this makes a fine autumn hike. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on October 25, 2012 11:45 AM & Tagged Doug Lorain, Guidebook Getaways and Oregon | permalink | Comments