Archive for September 2009
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The Bike that went Around the World
The bicycle that carried Scott Stoll around the world doesn’t look like anything special. There’s tape on the frame and extra washers to hold racks in place. The leather saddle is faded and worn, a dented anatomical imprint testimony to the months and thousands of miles Stoll sat pedaling on a quest to travel around [...]
Is bicycle commuting too difficult and dangerous?
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Mountains to Sea New Section Map
Download a map and guide to the Falls Lake portion of the newly completed section of the Mountains to Sea trail in Durham County.
Lookout Tower Hiking Challenge
Bag all 24 towers still standing in North Carolina and complete the Carolina Mountain Club’s Lookout Tower Challenge.
Laurel Fork Wilderness, West Virginia
A hike in the Laurel Fork Wilderness east of Elkins, West Virginia, is for those looking for a challenge. Trail signs and blazes may be nonexistent, and budget constraints keep the forest service from maintaining the trails on a regular basis. Expect faint routes and overgrown pathways; be prepared to crash through shoulder high grasses, [...]
Southern Revival
SEC frat boys from the mid-90s are rejoicing everywhere, because Drivin’ N’ Cryin’ is back! Check out a video of the first single from the Georgia band’s new album Great American Bubble Factory.
The Greenest Road Trip
Follow the journey of two Virginia students traveling the country in a
veggie waste oil-fueled bus growing their own food on a rooftop garden.
Liquid Logic’s Steep Creek Skills
Whitewater Instruction Steep Creek Skills from Lunch Video Magazine on Vimeo.
Disappearing honey bees still a mystery
Dear EarthTalk: Not long ago there were concerns about honey bees disappearing. Are the bees still disappearing, and if so do we know why and do we have a solution? – David, Grand Rapids, MI The topic of disappearing honey bees first cropped up in 2004 and by the spring of 2007 was all over [...]
Survival Guide: 10 Essential Skills for the Blue Ridge Backcountry
You know how to pitch your tent in the dark and you can make a mean freeze-dried macaroni and cheese, but can you ford a raging river? Do you know where to find the most consistent source of food if you’re stuck in the woods without your pre-made meal? Can you build a tent from [...]