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Should hikers allow their dogs off-leash?

Should hikers allow their dogs off-leash?

No: 47%
Dogs should absolutely be on leashes when they’re on public lands. Sometimes I think the length of the leash needs to be pointed out to some oblivious dog owners. More than once I have been running on a greenway and had a dog on a 20-foot leash dart across the path in front of [...]

Who is the best olympic athlete?

Who is the best olympic athlete?

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Do you exercise primarily to lose weight?

Do you exercise primarily to lose weight?

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Do you wear an iPod when you run outdoors?

Do you wear an iPod when you run outdoors?

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Virginias vs. Carolinas: Which offers superior recreation?

Virginias vs. Carolinas: Which offers superior recreation?

Carolinas: 46%
I think bigger is better. North Carolina has the highest peak in the Eastern United States with Mt. Mitchell, and the accompanying Black Mountain range has 18 mountains above 6,300 feet. The views from these great summits are spectacular and cannot be topped (literally) in the Southeast. North Carolina is a special place that’s [...]