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Video: MyTopo Custom Maps Service Overview

by Outdoor Hub Reporters January 18, 2012
Video: MyTopo Custom Maps Service Overview

My eyes popped out of my head when I heard about MyTopo. It’s a custom map service that prints aerial, topographical and various land-terrain maps for outdoorsmen. While hunters are a big customer base with MyTopo, my immediate thought went to another successful kayaking trip I could undertake. For a week-long kayaking trip down an [...]

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Dolomite Mountains srl, Creates Hiking Holidays with Yoga Twice Daily

by Outdoor Hub January 16, 2012

Dolomites, Italy– The silence of yoga joins the cacophony of yodels in the crown jewel of the Alps during 7 day / 6 night Dolomites Yoga Retreats with yoga master Egon Castlunger that can be arranged for the first time this year through Italy’s active travel leader, Dolomite Mountains srl (http://dolomitemountains.com/en/home.htm). Guests indulge twice daily in [...]

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Winter Boots Take Front and Center in LOWA’s Outdoor Retailer Booth

by Outdoor Hub January 16, 2012

Today’s outdoor boot customer wants comfort, fit, and protection from the elements and terrain as well as durability, fair price and good looks. LOWA’s 2012-2013 new winter boots answer each of these demands. They are designed for active cold-weather use including snowshoeing, winter walking and hiking or après sport. Three new fashion models feature LOWA’s [...]

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Osprey Lightens the Load with New Ultra-Light Ozone Series for Fall 2012

by Outdoor Hub January 11, 2012
Osprey Lightens the Load with New Ultra-Light Ozone Series for Fall 2012

Osprey Packs, Inc. a leader in creating top-quality, high-performance, innovative packs to comfortably and efficiently carry gear – is redefining what lightweight means in luggage. Channeling the brand’s experience in building lightweight packs and luggage, the Ozone Series roller bags, debuting in Fall 2012, are the lightest, fully featured roller bags on the market. “As [...]

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SKORA Unveils BASE and FORM High-Performance Running Shoes

by Outdoor Hub January 11, 2012
SKORA Unveils BASE and FORM High-Performance Running Shoes

Focused on crafting the best running shoe ever, SKORA rolls out the revolutionary BASE and FORM zero-drop performance running shoes in early 2012. SKORA builds each shoe on their custom R01 platform including the anatomically correct REALFIT last. Designed to fit like a ‘second skin’, the R01 mimics each of the foots many contours as it moves. With a zero-drop (no heel rise) [...]

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Evolv Unveils New Approach and Lifestyle Product

by Outdoor Hub January 6, 2012
Evolv Unveils New Approach and Lifestyle Product

Evolv launched a new approach shoe, the Cruzer, in December. The Cruzer is on-trend with a minimalist platform, cotton upper and sticky rubber outsole. Jay Peery, evolv’s Director of Sales says, “The Cruzer is a great mix of all the strengths of the evolv brand: performance meets style and comfort with a little bit of youthful attitude. [...]

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Golite Footwear Revolutionizes Trail Running with Rock Softening Spray and the TR63

by Outdoor Hub January 5, 2012
Golite Footwear Revolutionizes Trail Running with Rock Softening Spray and the TR63

GoLite Footwear today announced plans to bring to market two breakthrough technologies that take direct aim at the rocks they recently discovered hurt. “We’re scientists—which you can see because we are wearing lab coats,” explains Doug Clark, CEO of GoLite Footwear. “Trail running is all about going down different paths, so we aren’t narrowing our [...]

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In the City of the Jungle, Angkor Wat: Part Three

by Agnieszka Spieszny January 4, 2012
In the City of the Jungle, Angkor Wat: Part Three

I had really had my fill of all things Angkor the previous day and I hadn’t seen much of Siem Reap, the city tourists stay in when visiting the ancient temples, so I took an afternoon in the small town. Biking around the narrow market streets, I stopped to get a “foot massage” by fish [...]

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Get Outdoors in Michigan and Enjoy Lantern-Lit Cross-Country Skiing at Cheboygan State Park

by Outdoor Hub January 4, 2012
Get Outdoors in Michigan and Enjoy Lantern-Lit Cross-Country Skiing at Cheboygan State Park

Cheboygan State Park, located at4490 Beach Road in Cheboygan County, will sponsor a Go Get Outdoors evening of Lantern-Lit Cross-Country Skiing and Hiking from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 28. The event will begin at the park trailhead off Seffern Road where skiers will find approximately 1.8 miles of groomed and track-set [...]

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Ranger Hikes and Other Winter Recreation Opportunities Available at Denali National Park

by Outdoor Hub January 3, 2012

Park rangers at Denali National Park and Preserve invite the public to join them in exploring the park on weekend hikes this winter. The hikes will be done on snowshoes when snow conditions are favorable, and will take place on Saturdays and Sundays, beginning on Saturday, January 7. Hikers will meet at 1:00 pm at [...]

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In the City of the Jungle, Angkor Wat: Part Two

by Agnieszka Spieszny December 29, 2011
VACATION In the City of the Jungle, Angkor Wat: Part Two

Not much has changed in Ta Prohm since the temple was first glimpsed by the French around 1860. Giant tree roots have grown through the rocks that make up archways, roofs and walls. The image produced is that of a genuine lost world, an Atlantis of the jungle. For hours you can walk around here [...]

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California DFG Offers Wildflower Tours of North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve

by Outdoor Hub December 28, 2011
California DFG Offers Wildflower Tours of North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve

Join Department of Fish and Game (DFG) naturalists for a tour of North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve near Oroville this spring. Tour leaders and local field experts will point out and discuss the area’s unique geology, beautiful vistas, spectacular wildflower blooms, rare vernal pools and more! North Table Mountain Ecological Reserve is open year-round from [...]

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Free Hike and Snowshoe at Nevada’s Spooner Lake

by Outdoor Hub December 28, 2011
Free Hike and Snowshoe at Nevada’s Spooner Lake

Celebrate the New Year with park rangers on a fun outing around Spooner Lake. This free First Day Hike is sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors. Park entrance fees are waived for participants in the hike, or snowshoe, depending upon snow availability. WHEN: Sunday, January 1, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. WHERE: Spooner Lake [...]

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In the City of the Jungle, Angkor Wat: Part One

by Agnieszka Spieszny December 27, 2011
VACATION In the City of the Jungle, Angkor Wat: Day One, Part One

In Cambodia, $45 gets you a three-day pass to explore the ancient city now covered and partially destroyed by the jungle growing through its many structures. Really you need seven days just to glimpse most of Angkor Wat. The native Kampucheans that built the main structures between the 8th and 10th centuries flourished in northern [...]

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Nevada State Parks Celebrate the New Year with Free Guided Hikes Jan. 1

by Outdoor Hub December 23, 2011
Nevada State Parks Celebrate the New Year with Free Guided Hikes January 1st, 2012

Carson City, NV – The Nevada Division of State Parks is sponsoring free, guided hikes in seven state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. First Day Hikes offer individuals and families an opportunity to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with the outdoors by taking [...]

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Members Sought for Brushy Creek Trail Advisory Board

by Outdoor Hub December 22, 2011

Fort Dodge, IA – Hikers, bikers and horseback riders interested in protecting, preserving and enhancing the trail system at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area are being encouraged to serve on the Iowa Department of Natural Resources’ Brushy Creek Trail Advisory Board. The 10-member Trail Advisory Board is responsible for advising the DNR on issues and [...]

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South Dakota State Parks Celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes

by Outdoor Hub December 22, 2011
South Dakota State Parks Celebrate the New Year with First Day Hikes

Pierre, SD – Start the New Year off right with a nature hike. Four South Dakota State Parks are hosting hikes on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. America’s State Parks First Day Hikes offer individuals and families opportunities to begin the New Year rejuvenating and connecting with [...]

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First Day Hike Offered at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Michigan Jan. 1

by Outdoor Hub December 22, 2011
First Day Hike Offered at McCormick’s Creek State Park in Michigan Jan. 1

McCormick’s Creek State Park will offer a healthy chance to ring in 2012 with a guided hike on Jan. 1. The state park’s mile-long hike, part of the national program America’s State Parks First Day Hikes, will be an “ice photo safari.” Participants will hike along a trail looking for photo opportunities along the frozen [...]

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Join Other Outdoor Enthusiasts for First Day Hikes in a Vermont State Park

by Outdoor Hub December 20, 2011
Join Other Outdoor Enthusiasts for First Day Hikes in a Vermont State Park

Vermont State Parks is excited to be hosting nine guided hikes on New Year’s Day. Start off your New Year’s resolutions on the right foot by getting outdoors and being active on the first day of 2012! We hope you’ll join our experienced guides for a free family hike in one of our state parks. [...]

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Texas State Parks to Host New Year’s Hikes

by Outdoor Hub December 20, 2011
Texas State Parks to Host New Year’s Hikes

Committing to a healthier lifestyle continues to be one of the most popular New Year’s resolutions for millions of Americans. And this year, Texas State Parks are providing more than 40 places where folks can do just that—many of which are located close to major metro areas. As part of the national umbrella First Day [...]

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