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Friday, June 27th, 2008
Waikiki is at the top of Hawaiis most popular beaches list. Waikiki is located on the island of Oahu. It is a two mile long beach that is known for its white sandy beaches, its amazing sunsets and its proximity to Diamond Head. This is usually a very crowded beach, but there is still plenty of room to bask in the sun or to play in the surf. If you go into the water make sure that you keep your eyes open for hazards like surf boards, sharks and waves.The number two spot on Hawaiis most popular beaches goes to ....
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
By correctly loading your backpack you will find that you expend less energy whilst carrying it compared to one which is unbalanced. Plus you will know that it is also much more comfortable to carry also.There are a number of different ways in which a person can load their backpack and below we provide some guidelines which will help to ensure that you pack yours correctly. By doing this not only will it be more comfortable when being carried but the likely of any injury occurring during the time it is being carried is greatly decreased.Step One
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
First, check into the hotel. The Opal, formerly La Quinta Inn & Suites is an excellent choice. Located at 1050 Van Ness Ave. San Francisco, CA. in the Civic Center/Cathedral Hill area of downtown San Francisco. You can walk to the Historic Cable Car, Symphony Hall, and other popular locations, or take the city tour bus and explore the beautiful cityscapes including Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, The Victorians, (Pink Ladies four brightly painted Queen Anne Victorians) and Fishermans Wharf. The tour bus will send a shuttle to some hotels, and take you to the Fishermans Wharf where the ....
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
You may not think that a plastic tarpaulin can help you with green living. However, these versatile items are excellent for a large number of environmentally sound uses. Recycling gets a lot of attention as a way to save the Earth, but people frequently forget that reducing our use of resources in the first place is a better method. By using tarps to protect your building, landscaping, and other materials from damage and degradation, you can assure yourself that you'll use the minimum possible.When left out to the weather, metal rusts, materials like concrete react and solidify ....
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
It's only a matter of time before all the baby spring greens will be available for wild salad. But how do you know what's safe to put in your mouth? Here are a few steps to guide the inquisitive naturalist when exploring the plant world.Before you set out, understand the basic parts of a plant - root, stem, leaves, buds, flowers, fruit and seed.Day hikes are a good time to explore and learn, since you are close to help if you have a reaction. I've spent years roaming the woods and over time I have learned what to do to ....
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
On a camping trip in October 1987, I woke to find a snow-laden bough hanging dangerously over my tent. New York's Hudson Valley typically does not get a foot of snow during leaf season. I had the supplies I needed to get back home safely, but that adventure motivated me to learn more about survival. What if I had been caught in a winter storm and unable to get out?Back when I was seeking knowledge on how to make tools from what I could find on the trail, there were few people teaching what wanted to learn. ....
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
In the Northeast US, there are two species of ticks.Wood ticks are large and while annoying, do not cause illness. Deer ticks, barely visible to the naked eye, were introduced to the Northeast United States 30 years ago and carry Lyme disease. These microscopic intruders have impacted the outdoors experience almost as much as sprawl.If I had a nickel for every person who told me that they now limit their outdoor activities to winter to avoid ticks, I'd be a billionaire.I don't leave home without my pre-trek preparation, which includes making myself lethal to ticks. So what's my secret?A derivative ....
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
Let me guess. You're getting that restless feeling. It's been a long, hot summer already, and OOPS! Here it is mid July and summer will be over before we can invite the in-laws over for the traditional summer barbeque. Let's get out of this house, out of this neighborhood, and let's take a vacation!But where? Let's see... There's always the beach. Yeh, the beach with the big crowds, the glaring sun, the gritty sand. And I do get tired really fast just lying around in the sun or the shade with an occasional ....
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Friday, June 27th, 2008
The afternoons are by far the best time of day in Namibia. Sipping a cool drink as the sun sits low in the African sky, bleeding the harsh desert hues into soft pastels. As the still, evening air cools from the heat of the day, the sky becomes awash with an infinite spray of stars.Perhaps not as well known as some of its African neighbors, Namibia is a gem for those in search of wildlife and wilderness.Inhabited since the dawn of time the local people, plants and animals have come a long way, adapting in remarkable and unique ways to ....
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Thursday, June 26th, 2008
Wild animal attacks are not common. Dogs that live among us are a much more common danger. But there is something about being attacked by a wild animal that is especially disturbing. Of course, we want to avoid this nightmare, and if unavoidable, we want to survive it. Some tips on doing both follow.Moose AttacksMore common than bear attacks, moose attacks can be just as dangerous. A bull moose can weigh over 1500 pounds. Attacks in the fall, during the mating season, are most likely. Winter is the second most common time - they are just pissed off because of ....
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