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Librarians produce interactive literary map of the Capital Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 6:15AMMOST people will know that Edinburgh is the city which connects Detective Inspector Rebus with Trainspotting's Mark Renton and Maisie the Morningside Cat.
Action 12 Take Action: Homes Listed For Rent, Without Owners Knowledge Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 9:55PMAction 12 Takes Action tonight on a new rental scam where homes are listed for rent, without the owners knowledge.
Path of frugality: As state parks close in north state, will someone take over? Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 12:56AMWhile the state is now officially closing 70 of its 278 parks, local businesses and volunteers still are set on keeping the five north state parks on the chopping block afloat.
Active Travel: Wild at heart in Ethiopia Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 6:13PMAloud howl lifted from the darkness in the otherwise silent expanse of mountains. I was huddled around a fire with Alabacho, my guide. There it was again. Closer. "It's an Ethiopian wolf," he said, excitedly. We were camping in the Simien mountains, the setting for some of Africa's best trekking, and one of the last refuges of this extremely rare but beautiful animal. The mountains form one of ...
Top Colorado State Parks Near Denver Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:18AMThere are more than 40 state parks in Colorado with more than 500 miles of trails and 4,000 campsites, and each is a little bit different.
Sunrise Rotary: offering a community assist Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 8:52PMSunrise Rotary president Harriette Woodard, left, presents a $12,000 check to Crossroads executive Director Virgil Good (right) and Crossroads Board Member Randall Key.
Top Colorado State Parks Near Denver Saturday, June 11, 2011 @ 9:18AMThere are more than 40 state parks in Colorado with more than 500 miles of trails and 4,000 campsites, and each is a little bit different.
Dunsmuir's River Run is back by popular demand Tuesday, June 7, 2011 @ 6:30PMFor the first time in two years, Dunsmuir’s River Run will be back by popular demand this Saturday, June 11, during the Railroad Days celebration.
Editorial: Parks plan is murky, needs clarity Friday, June 3, 2011 @ 9:04PMCastle Crags State Park near Mount Shasta has towering granite peaks created by volcanic forces. On Memorial Day, it was packed with people seeking views of Mount Shasta, doing the strenuous crags trail, or fishing in the Sacramento River, while others backpacked on the Pacific Crest Trail.
Traveller's Guide: Tuscany Friday, May 27, 2011 @ 6:37PMThere was a time when the Grand Tour of Italy was a rite of passage, where Britain’s youthful nobility went to be “educated and improved”. And Tuscany – particularly the glorious Renaissance city of Florence – was an important stop for those who wanted to learn about art.
Castle Crags State Park in fight for survival Thursday, May 26, 2011 @ 3:50PMSince Castle Crags State Park was included on a list of 70 state parks slated for closure next year, park supporters have mobilized for a fight.
Chris Weidner: Community building in Boulder Canyon Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 8:22PMThe surreal scene at Boulder Canyon's Castle Rock on Friday was like the setup for a punch line.
Letters to the Editor - April 10, 2009 Tuesday, May 24, 2011 @ 2:43AMâ ¢ How much liability falls on CDOT if one of our homes on 34 burns to the ground because the EP firemen must take the long way around to get there ...and especially if there would have been much less damage with the current fast response time?
Editorial: Are state parks closing? Only if we let them Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 2:00AMAre Californians really going to stand by and let 70 state parks shut down?
Backcountry trip opened a world to teenage hiker Saturday, May 21, 2011 @ 8:40PMBy ALAN GREGORYMy sister's son, Brendan, joined my brother, friend Ed and I on an epic seven-day backpacking hike into the central Idaho Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness seven years ago. After one night at the jumping-off Bighorn Crags Campgr
No headline - editorial_parks Friday, May 20, 2011 @ 8:46PMAre state parks closing? Only if we let them
The ultimate status symbol: How does Unesco whittle down the contenders for the World Heritage list? Wednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 6:42PMAs you survey the rolling Kentish Downs at the point where the garden of Charles Darwin's former home gently shades into the green hills, you can easily imagine the man himself stood on the same spot, inspired by the natural world around him.
Woodson Bridge victim of state budget cuts Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 5:41PMThe Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area is one of 70 state parks that will be closed as part of a two-year $33 million budget cutback, the California Department of Parks and Recreation announced Friday. The William B. Ide Adobe State Historical Park...
Colusa state park to be closed Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 5:29PMThe Colusa-Sacramento River State Recreation Area is one of 70 state parks that will be closed as part of a two-year $33 million budget cutback, the California Department of Parks and Recreation announced Friday. “We regret closing any park,”...
Cuts Hit California’s State Parks Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 12:07PMIn a move to help shore up its finances, the state of California is closing 70 state parks at a cost savings of $22 million . It’s a shame given that the list of closures includes several personal favorites. For example, Annadel State Park in Santa Rosa. This park was created by a joint venture between the Sonoma County Agricultural Preservation and Open Space District, Sonoma County Regional ...
Siskiyou topics in the capitol today Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 11:50AMThe loss of state parks and talks of salmon recovery may both affect Siskiyou County, according to recent news from the state capitol.
Lake Oroville spared from state closure Tuesday, May 17, 2011 @ 3:10AMWith $22 million being drained from the California State Parks' budget, Paradise boaters may breath easier knowing Lake Oroville has been thrown a life raft.
Whiting: State park closures will shrink outdoors Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 5:04PMYou might say Orange County dodged a budget bullet with Chino Hills State Park spared from Gov. Jerry Brown's list of dozens of state parks...
State park closures will shrink outdoors Monday, May 16, 2011 @ 5:04PMYou might say Orange County dodged a budget bullet with Chino Hills State Park spared from Gov. Jerry Brown's list of dozens of state parks...
70 parks may close in 2012 Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 3:11AMSeventy of California's 278 state parks will be closed under a plan announced Friday by Gov. Jerry Brown's administration, a historic blow to the state's storied natural heritage that may actually get worse as lawmakers scramble to fix the budget crisis.
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area not on closure list Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 2:31AMSACRAMENTO -- A long-awaited list of California State Parks closures due to budget cuts was released Friday, and it includes Bidwell Mansion in Chico.
70 state park closures proposed; 5 in Northern California on chopping block Saturday, May 14, 2011 @ 12:36AMCalifornia's Department of Parks and Recreation is proposing to close up to 70 of its 278 parks due to budget cuts, including five in the north state.
California's next budget casualty -- 70 state parks on governor's closure list Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 11:14PMBrown administration announces sweeping cuts as part of budget, with Henry Coe, Portola Redwoods, Castle Rock on the hit list. See the full parks hit list
CA State Parks Dept. Announces Closures Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 4:23PMSTATE BUDGET California State Parks announced today their plan to close 70 of the 278 parks they operate due to budget cuts.
Bidwell Mansion and 4 Other North State Parks On List To Close Due to Budget Cuts Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 3:42PMThe Bidwell Mansion, Woodson Bridge State Recreation Area, William B. Ide Adobe State Historic Park and Castle Crags are just a few of 70 state parks that will be shut down in order to reduce the state's budget deficit.
Bidwell Mansion on List of State Parks to Close Due to Budget Cuts Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 3:04PMGovernor Brown's office announces the closure of 70 state parks to reduce 11 million dollars in costs
State cuts force closure of 70 parks Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 3:02PMCalifornia will close 70 of its 278 state parks next year, parks officials said Friday, to reach $33 million in budget cuts through 2013.None of Orange County's parks are affected.The cuts were mandated by legislation signed by Gov. Jerry Brown in March.The parks will be closed...
California Announces Closure of 70 State Parks Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 2:42PMCalifornia park officials today announced the closure of 70 parks, including Tomales Bay , due to the state's harrowing budget deficit. Sacramento Bee reports : "Gov. Jerry Brown's January budget plan proposed reducing the state parks budget by $22 million. The Legislature in March approved $11 million in cuts to state parks and $10 million in cuts to off highway vehicle parks in the next fiscal ...
Capitol Alert: California officials announce closure of 70 state parks Friday, May 13, 2011 @ 2:12PMState parks officials today announced the closure of 70 parks because of the state budget deficit, including the governor's mansion and the Stanford mansion in Sacramento
Courses that Rock - How Quarries Shaped American Golf Course Design Tuesday, May 10, 2011 @ 12:41PMBoulders, bedrock, crags, crust, reef and rubble - the extent to which rocks have shaped U.S. history is immeasurable. Mount Rushmore, the Grand Canyon, Plymouth Rock - the list of uniquely American rock formations is endless.
‘We Were Ivatan in an Earlier Life’ Saturday, May 7, 2011 @ 11:22AMBATANES has gained iconic status among local travelers and a growing number of foreign tourists mainly because of its fascinating landscapes and the friendliness of the Ivatan people.
Horsethief rock climbers get new restroom, parking lot at Washington's Columbia Hills State Park Friday, April 29, 2011 @ 11:29AMHorsethief Butte is one of several areas that will be affected July 1 when Washington State Parks launches a new Discover Pass, a recent funding mechanism approved by the Legislature.
Wildflowers blooming at state parks Thursday, March 31, 2011 @ 9:51AMA new list of places to stop and smell the spring wildflowers includes 11 state parks in Northern California.
Leisure bill still in bad shape Wednesday, March 30, 2011 @ 5:32AMTHE boss of the company that runs Edinburgh's council-owned sports facilities today warned of more cuts as he revealed a new slump in income.
Broads loses out in bid to join World Heritage Sites Wednesday, March 23, 2011 @ 12:35PMThe Broads has fallen at the first hurdle in its bid to become a World Heritage Site.
UK sites aim for heritage status Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 5:38AMA gorge on the Derbyshire/ Nottinghamshire border is among landscapes and buildings across the UK which have been put on a list of potential candidates for world heritage status.
Gibraltar cave is one of eleven sites in UK shortlist for UNESCO world heritage status Tuesday, March 22, 2011 @ 4:22AMFrom the very north of Scotland to the garden of England in Kent, a total of 11 sites across the UK and its overseas territories will form the new UK tentative list for potential nomination for world heritage status.
Lake District a step nearer World Heritage status Monday, March 21, 2011 @ 7:21PMTHE Lake District is on the British shortlist to be submitted to UNESCO for potential world heritage status.
Today in History: March 12, 2011 Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 11:17PMIn 1911: This was a memorable date to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blumb of Shasta, who celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Blumb were the only remaining couple of the many who 50 years before made Shasta a prosperous city of happy homes.
Northerly and raw, a land of big lore Friday, March 11, 2011 @ 12:23PMGLENARM, Northern Ireland — I attained enlightenment in County Antrim. Not the lights-flashing, God-appearing, hallelujah kind, but a subtle, restorative, all’s-right-with-the-world kind. It hit me not while clambering over the Giant’s Causeway, or swigging a dram of whiskey at Bushmills, or white-knuckling my way across the tightrope known as the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. I found it in ...
At 80, Everest legend stands tall Friday, February 25, 2011 @ 11:17PMTom Hornbein, legendary mountain climber and longtime head of the anesthesiology department at the University of Washington School of Medicine, will speak at an American Alpine Club confab Saturday. Fred Beckey, who claimed first ascents on a staggering list of peaks, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award
Laughlin in brief - a collection of area events. Wednesday, February 9, 2011 @ 2:13AMLAUGHLIN - The Laughlin Chamber of Commerce has announced its schedule of monthly events for 2011, all on Pacific time on Thursdays, except the Community Achievement Awards in June.
Budget crisis: State parks in Northern California may face closure Saturday, February 5, 2011 @ 2:16AMNearly a month after the state's new governor announced that budget cuts could mean park closures, there is still no word on which might be targeted, though there are hints that north state facilities could be among them.
Needles in brief - a collection of area events. Wednesday, January 12, 2011 @ 2:19AMNEEDLES - The Needles High School athletic department is seeking donations to replace the aging and dilapidated folding chairs currently used by the athletes during volleyball and basketball games in the gymnasium.
The lure of mountains Monday, December 13, 2010 @ 12:28AMDiscover Scotland's lofty summits from Ben Nevis to the Corbetts