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Cross-Country Ski Trails Cut By The Conservation Civilian Corps
The downhill ski industry in New England was practically created by the CCC and the trails and roads built in parks and forests created cross-country ski destinations that are popular to this day.
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Road Cycling At Big Bear Lake, CA
Big Bear Lake is emerging as a biking mecca with a good cycling scene.
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Climb The Grand Teton, Wyoming
Lording over the surrounding Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem at 13,770 feet (4,197 meters), the elegant Grand Teton demands to be summited. Lucky there are countless routes up the iconic peak for climbers of all abilities.
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Mountain Biking Across Bhutan
When a government makes a policy based on gross national happiness, you know it has its priorities straight. This new mountain biking route is your visitor's pass into this mysterious Himalayan kingdom.
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A Weekend on the Cross Country Ski Banadad Trail
The Banadad Cross-Country Ski Trail is along the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, Minnesota. A significant portion of the 29-kilometer trail passes through the Boundary Waters Canoe Area wilderness [BWCA].
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Final Rankings Posted And Winner Announced For Our 2011 Photography Contest
Thanks to all the contestants who entered our contest. There were some beautiful photos entered for all of us to enjoy!
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Best Places To Hike Protected Lands
Forty-seven years ago Congress created the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to help federal, state, and local governments directly acquire land or fund conservation easements. Here is a sampling of recreational gems that have benefited from the LWCF.
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Vote Now For the Winner of our 2011 Photography Contest
We received photos from 42 contestants; the most ever! There were so many beautiful photo collections submitted that it was extremely difficult to choose twenty finalists. It's now time for you to vote for your favorite collection.
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Tour du Mont Blanc Trek Report
As most of you know, a GayOutdoors Crew including Jon and I completed the 105-mile, Tour du Mont Blanc trek this past September. We started on September 4, 2011 and finished on September 14, 2011. I planned this trek myself and did not use any guides.
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Natural Waterslides
One trip down a tree-lined 30-foot drop in spring-fed whitewater, and you'll never go back to blue fiberglass again.
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Hike With Ghosts
Ghosts, curses, and even the occasional headless horseman are not just Halloween fodder. Although late October is their time in the spotlight, they haunt trails throughout the Northeast year-round.
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Riviera Nayarit is Mexico's Next Great Place
Most gay travelers are well aware of Mexico’s most lively hotspot, Puerto Vallerta. But if you are looking for a getaway that actually gets you away (albeit not too far) from the flash and hustle of trendy bars and nightclubs, then Riviera Nayarit is for you.
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