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Schwarzenegger could close 220 state parks

Kayaker shatters waterfall record

But still better than cars

Check out BRO.com for paddling videos from Ocoee’s HellHole, the first release on the Cheoah, and a greatest hits video from Gauley’s major rapids. Cheoah Gauley

Eco activists jailed in West Virginia and D.C.

Climbers pay off mortgage for Laurel Knob

Dear EarthTalk: How does the microwave compare in energy use, say, to using a gas or electric stove burner to heat water for a cup of tea?                                                – Tempie, Dexter, MI  The short answer is that it depends upon several variables, including the price of electricity versus gas, and the relative efficiency [...]

State intervenes to protect mountain community from coal dust

Back to the Chattahoochee Race June 13, Atlanta, Ga. Canoes, kayaks, floats, and rafts paddle a portion of the ‘Hooch north of Atlanta to raise awareness for water quality issues plaguing this urban gem. Competitive boaters tackle a 10-mile course, and an eight-mile course is set for those interested only in having a good time. [...]

Western Pennsylvania’s Ohiopyle State Park is an all-access pass to outdoor adventure. Located an hour and a half southeast of Pittsburgh but feeling like worlds away from the Rust Belt, the 20,000-acre park is the gateway to the craggy Laurel Mountains, featuring over 120 miles of trails for hiking and biking. The park also features [...]

The Crooked Road is a music heritage trail that winds for 250 miles in Virginia, from the coalfields region near the Kentucky border to the eastern edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Along the way, the backroads path connects some of the region’s most vital musical treasures. The trail was birthed in 2003 to connect [...]