Grand Canyon Whitewater Adds Hiker's Special Trip

April is a wonderful time for hiking and rafting in the Grand Canyon. The weather is ideal with average daytime highs in the mid-80s and nighttime lows in the mid-50s. The illustrious Grand Canyon flowers are in bloom during April. The incredible spring wildflower season only occurs in the Grand Canyon from March to early May, just in line with the Hiker's Special trip.

The Hiker's Special will include many different types of hiking opportunities in Grand Canyon. Hike up narrow slot canyons of beautiful sandstone, hike to the source of grand waterfalls where the water pumps right out of rocks, or hike along crystal clear creeks admiring the serene ecology.

There are three options within the Hiker's Special. Guests can choose the 11-day Full Canyon option for the granddaddy of experiences. If time is of the essence, guests can choose to do either the 5-day Upper Canyon trip with hike out or the 7-day Lower Canyon trip with hike in. The Full Canyon 11-day trip begins from historic Lees Ferry at Mile 0 and travels 225 miles to finish at Diamond Creek. The 5-day Upper Canyon trip rafts 87 miles from Lees Ferry to Phantom Ranch with a hike out of the Canyon via the Bright Angel Trail. The 7-day Lower Canyon trip begins with a hike in to the Canyon on the Bright Angel Trail to meet the guides, comrades and boats at Phantom Ranch, mile 87, and journey on to Diamond Creek.

The trip dates are:

- 11-day Full Canyon: April 9-19, 2012
- 5-day Upper Canyon April 9-13, 2012
- 7-day Lower Canyon April 13-19, 2012

The Hiker's Special trips are a great value in this, their inaugural season. Information can be found by calling 800-343-3121 or online at www.grandcanyonwhitewater.com.

Source: www.24-7pressrelease.com

Source: http://www.abc-of-hiking.com/news/201104/grand-canyon-whitewater-adds-hikers-special-trip.asp

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New Park: Rondout Valley, An Encore Resort Accord, NY

Rondout Valley, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Located in the valley within the Schawangunk Mountain range and in the historic Hudson River Valley. Water and Electric hookups, 30 amp service, back-in sites, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, adult lounge, restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, dump station, pool, horseshoes, playground, fishing area, fitness center, recreation room, volleyball, mini-golf, pool table, barbeque facilities, basketball court, ping pong, shuffleboard courts, video game center, walk paths, vending machines, general store, picnic area with grills, live entertainment, arts & crafts, potlucks, planned activities, and security. Areat Attractions: Eleanor Roosevelt Historic Site in Hyde Park, Hudson River Cruises in Kingston, Mohonk Preserve in Gardiner, Samuel Dorsky Museum in New Paltz, and Shawangunk Wine Trail in Marlboro.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/ny/rondoutvalleyanencoreresort

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Snow Camping and the Avalanche Transceiver

If you?re somebody who loves activities such as camping, snowshoeing, snowboarding, and skiing during the snowy winters, one of the most important pieces of equipment you should carry is an avalanche transceiver, which is also called an avalanche beacon. This electronic device could mean the difference between life and death if you ever get caught [...]

Source: http://www.campingtourist.com/camping-equipment/snow-camping-and-the-avalanche-transceiver/

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Spring Winter Camping

Temperatures are warming up but there is still snow on the ground – what a great time to go winter camping!  One of my favorites was an April trip to Cat Mountain.  We had easy hiking to the lean-to at Dead Creek Flow.  Below Matt poses near blow down left from the 1995 microburst.

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Source: http://www.wintercampers.com/2011/03/23/spring-winter-camping/

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Zipper shirt by Bogner

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Excellent zipper shirt, Loris by Bogner is made of elastic and temperature compensating Interlock-Meryl. This material is fabricated with sun cream which once integrated, stops penetration of harmful UV rays. You have a resilient and stable zipper shirt, ready for your winter outdoor adventure. Loris also protects against the cold and perfectly transfers moisture to the outside. Better yet, your shirt dries fast and needs little if any ironing. The zipper shirt comes in fire red, offwhite and black. Price is $140. Bogner.

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New Park: Old Chatham Road Rv, An Encore Resort South Dennis, MA

Old Chatham Road Rv, An Encore Resort is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: Old Chatham Road RV Resort offers luxurious campsites situated on 55 woodland acres in the heart of Cape Cod. Come discover what sets us apart from other campgrounds and what makes Cape Cod so unique! 307 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 35'. 15/30/50 amp service. Full Hookups, Water and Electric, Back-ins, picnic tables, and shady sites. Wi-Fi hotspot, restrooms, showers, swimming pool, kids pool, game room, playground, volleyball, basketball court, horseshoes, recreation room, and picnic area with grills. Located nearby: Boat rentals, dining cruises, live entertainment, sightseeing tours, fishing, and museums/historical.

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New Park: South Main RV Park Houston, TX

South Main RV Park is now a participating Passport America Discount Campground. Highlights: 107 total RV sites. Can accommodate RVs up to 45'. FHU 30/50 amp, concrete patios, shaded sites, free Wi-Fi at selected sites, free Cable TV, free phone/modem/Wi-Fi room, bathhouse, laundry room, free medical shuttle, paved roads, secure location (gated), and on site managers. 1 mile from Reliant Park (Astro Dome). Located 16 miles from Sugar Land.

Source: http://www.passportamerica.com/campgrounds/tx/southmainrvpark

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Favorites List (Winter 2011)

First off, I have a little treat for you. Well, a treat for those of you who like desktop backgrounds and iPhone wallpapers as much as I do. While I was working on Super Natural Every Day I found myself using landscape shots from the book as my desktop patterns. Here are four of my favorites. I figured some of you might want to use them as well. I use the pink rhododendron for my phone, and the California Coast shot on my big Macintosh. Enjoy~ Super Natural Every Day desktop wallpapers.

So, I just stepped off the airplane, and I'm in the process of unpacking. Correspondingly, I haven't been in the kitchen in a few days. So, while I was in Portland, I started typing up a new favorites list for you. I have a new recipe to share, I just need a bit of time to write it up. In the meantime, I hope you'll enjoy the links and downloads.

- Daydream real estate listing number 1, and closer to home, number 2.

- Mission Beach Cafe's Alan Carter makes one of my favorite pies. It is a huckleberry pie with a rustic butter crust. I brought one to Thanksgiving this year so my family could taste the magic. Here's a cute video where Alan shares a few pastry tips.

- Enjoyed this movie. And this movie.

- Perfect way to wear pink.

- Photo Series: Eight Natural Headstands. Also, love this Mark Shaw photo of John Kennedy Jr.

- Can't get enough of this. Been using it on/in/around everything.

- A friend left a bottle of Mrs. Meyer's Lemon Verbena Dish Soap at my house recently, and I've totally fallen for it. I usually buy fragrance-free, but I love the smell of this soap.

- To try: Dark & Stormy made w/ Homemade Ginger Beer.

- Debbie Carlos: Fruits Poster

- Soap Flakes and vintage sugar packets - via swiss miss.

- I've cooked a bunch of recipes from Moro East over the past month - thoroughly enjoying it. It's always inspiring to explore new flavor combinations and cooking techniques, and spending time with a book like this is a great way to do it at your own pace. Feel free to join in.

And I know a lot of you, particularly in the mid-west and eastern U.S., could use some tasty soup inspiration right now. This one, this one, and this one, and this one, have been recent favorites. Oh! And if you've never cooked Richard Olney's Garlic Soup, please please give it a try at some point. Simple and amazing.

Continue reading Favorites List (Winter 2011)...


Source: http://feeds.101cookbooks.com/~r/101Cookbooks/~3/2Ka6yGB7oaY/favorites-list-winter-2011-recipe.html

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