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Dadâs brave new world, Band of Heathens and Hamilton Loomis Wednesday, July 14, 2010 @ 7:03PM2010-07-15
World Heritage sites: The battle is on for global recognition Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:17AMOffa's Dyke, the Forth Rail Bridge and the Jodrell Bank Observatory are among nearly 40 places which will compete to become World Heritage sites.
MacMaster, Doo Dah and Papa Grows Funk Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:46PM2010-07-08
Battle is on for global recognition Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:16PMOffa's Dyke, the Forth Rail Bridge and the Jodrell Bank Observatory are among nearly 40 places which will compete to become World Heritage sites.
Cool Jobs: Inside the majestic Cathedral Caverns Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 6:31AM"It overwhelms (visitors) to see what we have here," Cathedral Caverns park manager Lamar Pendergrass says.
Raoul Moat: Police close in on gunman as ring of steel is thrown around rural village Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 7:35AMTonight it appeared that Moat had once again slipped through the net after armed police lifted the ring of steel around the picturesque Northumbria village of Rothbury.
Athena Andreadis, Ph.D.: The (Game)play's the Thing: The Retro-RPG Eschalon Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 10:21AMIf given a choice, I will play a wizard or rogue and advance many skills rather than specialize. What captivates me is worldbuilding: story, atmospherics and the quality of the quests.
Insiders' guide to independent holidays for teenagers Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 8:37PMWith the end of GCSEs in sight, many teens are planning a first trip without parents. Our experts have suggestions and advice for independent under-18 travellers Foreign holidays Laws and practicalities The laws that apply to under-18s travelling without an adult vary from country to country, so look at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website . An FCO spokesman says: "Laws and customs can ...
Search for Ark. flood victims goes from frantic to grim Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 8:11AMThe search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim on Saturday, after teams that scoured miles of river and rugged wilderness found just two bodies.
Police Narrow Arkansas Flood Search to 3 Missing Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 7:06AMCrews got to work Sunday looking for bodies in the many piles of debris that collected after a flash flood swept through a popular campground, as police drastically cut their search to just three missing campers.
Search for flood victims goes from frantic to grim Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 6:02AMLANGLEY, Ark. (AP) -- The search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim on Saturday, after teams that scoured miles of river and rugged wilderness found just two
Search for Arkansas flooding victims goes from frantic to grim Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 3:51AMLANGLEY, Arkansas (AP) — The search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground in Arkansas went from desperate to grim on Saturday, after teams that scoured miles (kilometers) of river and rugged wilderness found just two bodies.
Search for Ark. flood victims grows grim Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 3:38AMBy Andrew Demillo and Chuck Bartels The Associated Press The search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim on Saturday, after teams that scoured miles of river and rugged wilderness found just two bodies.
US flood: 22 still missing Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 1:53AMThe search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground in Arkansas has gone from desperate to grim.
Search for victims in Ark. grim Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 1:09AMLANGLEY, Ark. - The search for two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim Saturday, after teams that scoured miles of river and rugged wilderness found just two bodies.
Search for Flood Victims Turns From Frantic to Grim Sunday, June 13, 2010 @ 12:39AMThe search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim on Saturday.
Needles in brief - a collection of area events. Wednesday, May 26, 2010 @ 2:18AMNEEDLES - The future operation of River's Edge Golf Course will be discussed in a special Needles City Council meeting on Thursday, May 27.
Camping Memorial Day Weekend? Call First Tuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 4:41PMThe U.S. Forest Service wants travelers and campers to contact local ranger districts across Pike and San Isabel National Forest to make sure that their desired camping location is open.
Looking out for falcons' spring fling Sunday, May 23, 2010 @ 2:23AMFor about six decades, peregrines have not successfully mated in the cliffs here. This year, there is hope the magic will happen. With one eye closed and the other glued to his scope, biologist Al Ambler scanned the gray quartzite cliffs of Mt. Minsi for a pair of peregrine falcons attempting something not seen in this part of Pennsylvania in about 60 years: a feathered love affair.
To Cumbria. . . with love - postcards from the stars to tell the world the county is open! Monday, May 10, 2010 @ 7:01AMThis is the first glimpse of some of the 80-plus postcards that will go on display in Cockermouth later this month, to tell the world that the county is open for business.
UK holidays: Ten highlights near home Monday, April 26, 2010 @ 8:11AMPrefer not to fly right now? Nigel Richardson selects places that happen to be at their best in spring.
Krakow, Poland: Noble city of pathos Tuesday, March 30, 2010 @ 5:12AMKrakow is one of central Europe's least-known treasures, says Teresa Levonian Cole.
Thanks for support at basketball tournament Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 1:58PMW ow. We have a great community here in Estes Park. We have had so much support on our journey to the state basketball tournament.
Peter Hodgkiss: Mountaineer and publisher whose Ernest Press extended the scope and ambition of climbing literature Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 6:59PMHeaven forbid, but if my library of mountain books were to catch fire right now with just a few minutes to rescue treasured volumes, I'd rifle the shelves for those with the image of a Gutenberg-era screw press on the spine – the distinctive logo of The Ernest Press. There would be none of mountaineering's best sellers among them, no Into Thin Air or Eiger epics, rather a collection telling ...
Needles in brief - a collection of area events. Wednesday, February 3, 2010 @ 2:30AMNEEDLES - The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Office and Needles Unified School District will present the Family On-line Safety Forum for parents, middle and high school students from 5:30-7:30 p.m. PST Wednesday, Feb. 3, in the Needles High School auditorium.
Summit special Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 4:39AMIrvine Butterfield explores Scotland's mountains.
Traveller's Guide To: United Arab Emirates Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 6:15PMWhat and where? The United Arab Emirates is a federation of seven states, roughly the size of Scotland but a lot sandier. It sits between Oman and Saudi Arabia in the east of the Arabian Peninsula.
Dog nose shuts down MSP Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 9:39AMDog nose shuts down MSP By Brian Lambert | Wed., Jan. 6 PLUS: Twin Cities' top talker: ice-covered streets. Also, 6th District politics, and Joe to the rescue.
Great American Wilderness Spots Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 5:05PMThe U.S. has millions of acres of protected public lands. These are among the most beautiful--and isolated.
Saltwater Christmas: Caged in California Thursday, December 24, 2009 @ 9:54PMSpiny lobster prove to be elusive quarry off San Diego coast
Researcher says we’re near the heart of Bigfoot country Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 1:46PMA sketch of Bigfoot by forensic artist Harvey Pratt, who joined forces with Bigfoot researcher Dave Paulides on two recently released books, The Hoopa Project and Tribal Bigfoot.
Wade to look at new gun law and impact on parks Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 12:43PMThere is still time to reserve space in this Saturday`s Shining Mountains Group annual dinner and meeting.
Ghent Six Day Saxo Bank's Michael Mørkøv And Alex Rasmussen Second In Ghent Saturday, November 28, 2009 @ 11:21AMOn the fourth day of six-day race in Ghent, Team Saxo Bank's Alex Rasmussen and Michael Mørkøv succeeded in winning back yesterday's lost lap. The pair is now in second place nine points after Keisse/Kluge.
Mysteries of the Nile Friday, November 20, 2009 @ 6:12PMAt the world's oldest tourist destination, Dugald Jellie steps from eternal sunshine into royal crypts and crowded souks.
Wade to look at new gun law and impact on parks Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 2:15AMThere is still time to reserve space in this Saturday`s Shining Mountains Group annual dinner and meeting.
The right to arm bears -- taking loaded guns to the parks Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 2:14AMA new law that will allow visitors and recreationists to bring an assembled or functional firearm into the National Park System and the National Wildlife Refuge system will be the target of John W. "Bill" Wade, when he serves as the guest speaker at the Shining Mountains Group annual dinner, Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Crags Restaurant.
Enchanted Thursday, October 22, 2009 @ 5:29AMMountain scenery that charms the most jaded of hikers. by Paul Gerald [image-1] The people of the Pacific Northwest are almost comically proud of their home turf. They refer to much of the U.S., with just a hint of scorn, as "back East," and what they say about California can't be printed here. They often engage in conversations about how lucky they are to live in a land of wild oceans, high ...
Local Briefs Saturday, October 10, 2009 @ 2:17AMGlenn County fugitive arrested at Grindstone Rancheria ELK CREEK — A Glenn County sheriff's deputy spotted a suspect at Grindstone Rancheria early Friday morning being sought on a felony arrest warrant.
From rogue trails to public partnership Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 11:48AMOne summer early this decade, surrounded by the knobby crags of the Tetons, a small group of downhill mountain bikers started building their own trails around Teton Pass. The riders, who were carving out a relatively new sport, didn’t have established trails to ply their sport on, and so with pickaxes and chainsaws and shovels, they dug out their own.
From rogue trails to public partnership Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 11:18PMOne summer early this decade, surrounded by the knobby crags of the Tetons, a small group of downhill mountain bikers started building their own trails around Teton Pass. The riders, who were carving out a relatively new sport, didn’t have established trails to ply their sport on, and so with pickaxes and chainsaws and shovels, they dug out their own.
Coyote Fire: Sept 22-Oct 1, 1964 Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 7:22PMRay takes a look back at our area's first big urban wildfire.
Search for Missing Hikers in Teller County Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 10:46PMEl Paso County Search & Rescue are assisting Teller county authorities to locate two missing hikers on the west side of Pikes Peak.
Search for Missing Hikers in Teller County Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 10:46PMEl Paso County Search & Rescue are assisting Teller county authorities to locate two missing hikers on the west side of Pikes Peak.
Search for Missing Hikers in Teller County Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 10:46PMEl Paso County Search & Rescue are assisting Teller county authorities to locate two missing hikers on the west side of Pikes Peak.
UPDATE: Missing Hikers in Teller County Found Monday, September 28, 2009 @ 10:46PMTwo missing hikers were found about 2 a.m. Tuesday morning after being lost on the west side of Pikes Peak.
In France, a journey of faith Monday, September 21, 2009 @ 5:11AMFor my niece Rachel, it was that magical summer between high school graduation and the start of college. I hoped our trip would be the beginning of a new set of memories, the adult life realized.
Letters to the Editor - April 10, 2009 Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 1:42PMLetters, we get letters...
Letters to the Editor - Febraury 6, 2009 Sunday, September 20, 2009 @ 11:33AMLetters, we get letters
The Mountaineer: Climbing is about more than reaching the summit for a Portage man Friday, September 18, 2009 @ 10:39PMPaul Huebner can tell you what it's like to shovel snow in the freezing Alaskan wilderness, trying to save his tent from being buried in the vast wasteland.
Top 10 literary landscapes Thursday, September 10, 2009 @ 7:57PMFrom St Ives to Aldeburgh, the Lakes to Stonehenge, Margaret Drabble describes her favourite places to go walking in the footsteps of great writers Margaret Drabble is the author of 17 novels, which have won numerous prizes including the John Llewellyn Rhys and James Tait Black awards. Her most recent novel, The Sea Lady, was published in 2006. She has also written screenplays, critical studies ...