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Chasco Fiesta to offer many ways to help Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 11:21PMDo you want a social conscience with those fries? Chasco Fiesta offers people many ways to enjoy fun and food while supporting local charities, almost without realizing it, organizers say. That's why the theme for the 2010 edition is "A Legacy of Giving."
Tehran-Phuket flights begin soon Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 10:17PMShould the trial flights prove successful they could continue into April, when the low season for tourism generally begins. The flights would then resume in October this year, when tourism arrival fig...
1000 volunteers for another massive clean up event Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 7:33PMKiwi charity Sustainable Coastlines have done it again, motivating over 1000 volunteers to cleanup the entire west coast of Aotea/Great Barrier Island last weekend.
State parks system mulls future usage with four plans Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 6:41PMA representative from the Washington State Parks system was at Kopachuck Middle School last Thursday to discuss alternative approaches for managing the parks in the future.
Kayak thieves up creek, with paddles Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 5:52PMTHIEVES have stolen a trailer full of kayaks and paddles worth about $35,000 from an Adelaide swimming centre.
Boat map to break Guinness Record Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 4:42PMIT WILL be a map of Australia the world has never seen before. An aquatic outline made up of thousands of boats, kayaks and jet skis floating on Hervey Bay.
Give Everett feedback on Riverfront Development Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 3:15PMEVERETT — City officials want to know what you think about parks, paths and open space for the Riverfront Development, a private-public project planned for the west bank of the Snohomish River.
2010 Vero Beach Spring Boat Show At Riverside Park Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 1:02PMVERO BEACH —The 27th Annual Vero Beach Spring Boat Show will be March 27 and 28 at Riverside Park in Vero Beach from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Boat dealers and suppliers will display their product lines and have staff members available to answer questions. The show will have canoes and kayaks, to deck boats, pontoon boats, and shallow water skiffs to offshore fishing machines and cruisers, marine ...
Night Train Swimmers Team Up with Mexico's Best Open Water Swimmers to Attempt World Record Relay Swim Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:25PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. , March 8 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 24 , Night Train SwimmersÂ will again attempt to break the world record of 125 KM for the longest continuous relay swim. Last year's effort was stopped due to severe weather conditions and safety concerns. This year, the swim will benefit Wounded Warrior Project (WWP), a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor and empower wounded ...
Phuket Police nab murder suspect Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:01AMPhuket Hotels Phuket Resorts Phuket Accommodation Phuket Real Estate Phuket Villas Phuket Spas Phuket Bungalows Phuket Tours Phuket Golf Phuket Bars Phuket Diving
German collapses, dies in Kata Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:01AMKATA, PHUKET: An elderly Caucasian tourist died in the sea off Kata Beach on Friday.Witnesses said the man collapsed in the water at around 4pm. Tourists pulled him out but he was already dead.The man...
Kayaker finds peace up a lake with a paddle Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:13AMAfter Tom Libby retired, he drove from San Francisco to Nova Scotia. What he remembered most were the kayaks on top of cars, so when he got back he followed them to Lake Merritt. Libby, 73, now crosses the bridge twice a week to paddle. Why: Being a northern...
A motorsailer gets no respect, I tell ya Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 4:04PMI'm not a psychologist or even a TV talking-head shrink. So I don't know why some people have identity crises. But I do know why I have an identity crisis. It's because I have a motorsailer.
House OKs hiked fees for invasive species stickers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 1:25PMAssociated Press - March 4, 2010 2:14 PM ET BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho recreation enthusiasts and out-of-state visitors could soon pay higher fees to use their rafts, kayaks and other...
BEUKEMA: Panel discusses Asian carp problem Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 5:58AMA four-person panel met at Outdoorama last week to discuss the Asian carp issue based on the latest information and to answer questions.
Getaway: Beach tripping in Destin Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:56AMWith the hint of spring in the air, it’s time to discuss spring break destinations. If parking the car and giving in to Florida sunshine and fun is your idea of a vacation, consider Sandestin Gulf and Beach Resort, just a hop and a jump east of Destin.
Eight who dare: The Ultimate Florida Challenge race tests paddlers Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:31AMSeriously, who enters a 1,200-mile paddle race? Someone with a jones for bobbing, rowing and using rash remedies.
NEBO--HIGHWAY I89--W/PIC OF MAcAEY Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 2:16AMOne of the least understood, if not under appreciated natural features along Highway 89 is a little stream known as the Sanpitch River. Held in silent contempt by some, loudly scorned by others, it ha
Take a weekend drive to Kitsap Peninsula for a farm breakfast — and make a day of it Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 9:19PMThe Farm Kitchen near Poulsbo offers a special monthly breakfast that draws crowds from near and far. After breakfast, scenic towns and attractions abound.
Renaissance Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 8:11PMOn the highest shelves of the garage at Perry Eaton’s house are rows of wooden blocks, some up to three feet across, each one with its vintage indicated by a number written on the block with a black felt tip pen.
Fishing Line - 03-04-10 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:23PMAMERICAN RIVER -- J.D. Richey of J.D. Richey Sportfishing reported continuing success on bright steelhead, albeit mostly small ones, in outings last week.
Gulf Breeze Police Report Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:23PMTeens report local attack Gulf Breeze Police are searching for a man who a group of teenagers say attacked one of their group at the Live Oak Shopping Center on Saturday, Feb. 27 between 9:30 and 9:54 p.m. read more
March 3, 2010 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 5:05PMGage, Rodney and Lori Stuart of Gorham take advantage of their day off work and school to check out the churning Presumpscot River in Westbrook after heavy rains Thursday night.
Grab a kayak, cleanup the Beaufort River Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:58PMVolunteers are needed to participate in Beaufort River Clean-up by kayak from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sunday.
Friends promote quiet sports in Rouge watershed Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 4:18PMFriends of the Rouge, a non-profit organization dedicated promoting restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River is participating in the 15th Annual Water Quality Symposium for the second consecutive year.
Summer program offers field experience Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:31AMThe New Jersey DEP Division of Fish and Wildlife and the Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey will be holding a week long residential summer program at the Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center for students interested in exploring New Jersey’s salt marsh environment.
Snowy Day Forces Sunny Outlook Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:52AMSome who live in Northern Greenville County enjoyed the snow, while others dreamed of sunny days.
The 50-Plus Crowd is Among the Fastest-Growing Group of Web Daters Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:36AMBy Gina Damron Detroit Free Press DETROIT — Jerry Reiser married his high school sweetheart. But that ended after 14 years. A softball umpire introduced him to his second wife. That, too, ended in divorce. Then two years ago, Reiser — now 58 — decided he wanted another longterm relationship — but found singles dances weren’t [...]
Monster fish caught near Gin Gin Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:27PMMOST fishermen give up after a couple of hours without a bite. A few believe in staying for the long haul. Others, like John Davis, just don’t know when to give up.
Westbrook issues warning about high water Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 5:51PMWESTBROOK, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- Emergency responders in Westbrook are warning people to stay off rivers when the water is running high.
Man Kayaks For Wounded Warriors Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 3:01PMA Houston man plans to carry hundreds of wounded warriors in his kayak.
A Sticker for Safety Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 2:05PMVol. 3, Issue 9, February 26-March 4, 2010 By Andrea Swayne Dana Point Times OC Dana Point Harbor unveils new decal detailing guidelines for human powered craft in the harbor, earns praise from US Coast Guard Auxiliary "Absolutely on target—looks excellent.” This is only one of the comments the OC Dana Point Harbor received from the US Coast Guard Auxiliary regarding the new Guidelines for Human ...
Blue Peter host kayaks down Amazon Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:40PMBlue Peter presenter Helen Skelton has completed a 2,000-mile kayak along the Amazon river for Sport Relief.She was greeted by cheering children and celebratory gunfire as she crossed the finish line ...
Blue Peter host kayaks down Amazon Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:57AMBlue Peter presenter Helen Skelton has completed a 2,000-mile kayak along the Amazon river for Sport Relief. She was greeted by cheering children and celebratory gunfire as she crossed the finish line at the end of her South American adventure.
Blue Peter host kayaks down Amazon Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:20AMBlue Peter presenter Helen Skelton has completed a 2,000-mile kayak along the Amazon river for Sport Relief. Related Stories Hoteliers predict further job cuts Ramsay's wife crowned Mum of Year Actors support death row Briton Terror threat 'as grave as ever' Council defends hiring media expert
Swimmers snub wave warning Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:19AMSOME Tasmanians chose to flout a tsunami warning for the state's East Coast yesterday and launched boats and took to the surf instead.
Blue Peter host kayaks down Amazon Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:12AMBlue Peter presenter Helen Skelton has completed a 2,000-mile kayak along the Amazon river for Sport Relief.
Bradshaw questions licence fee Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:21AMCulture Secretary Ben Bradshaw has questioned the future of the licence fee and raised the possibility that it could be scrapped if Labour remain in power. Related Stories Blue Peter host kayaks down Amazon Flood warning issued across country Hoteliers predict further job cuts Ramsay's wife crowned Mum of Year Actors support death row Briton
A different playing field Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 7:07AMOn Jan. 10, Hart High junior soccer player Mallory Utley boarded a flight from Port-au-Prince, Haiti bound for Los Angeles International Airport. Less than 48 hours later, a 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked the island nation of just over 9 million people.
One step away from new Lake Mac fishing site Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 4:44AMThe Ottawa County Parks Department is looking for one more round of input before going forward with a new fishing site on Lake Macatawa in Park Township. A public hearing on the $650,000 project is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Park Township offices, 52 152nd Ave. “The overriding goal is for fishing access,” Ottawa Parks Director John Scholtz said. “It is supposedly a very good fishing area ...
Loch Lomond opens Monday Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:38AMSANTA CRUZ -- Loch Lomond reservoir will open for the season on Monday, and while outside boats still are not allowed on the lake that is the city's drinking water supply, staff is offering racks where 100 kayaks or canoes can reside until October.
Walker's wonderful winter Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 3:01AMMONARCH — Relying on the use of just one eye hasn't slowed down the daring and drive of one teen who now teaches others the sport of snowboarding.
Neal Rubin: It's a Michigan thing Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 12:08AMSome here are among the fortunate, the ones who already know which summer weekends they'll be stuck in traffic on I-75. Others who make their way to John Van Kampen's booth at Rock Financial Showplace are merely dreamers -- fervently hoping that someday, they can have algae of their own. And maybe a little muck.
Living on Vancouver's virtual slopes - Window Seat by Bonnie Kogos Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 12:24PMI can't stay away from the Vancouver Olympics. Since they began, televised for more than eight hours each day, I am glued to my TV in New York City. Me, the hummingbird, who must fly and go and write everywhere.[...]
Toodya's calendar of events Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 3:26AMTOODYAY needs help from the WA public to recover from the devastating December bushfire. Here is a calendar of events that the town has to offer this year.
Watch herons on kayak tours Saturday, February 27, 2010 @ 2:58AMSkedaddle to Lake Sammamish and paddle along with a guide to view great blue herons on kayak tours on March 7 and 27. The tours, led by a state park ranger, begin at Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Road, Issaquah.
Five great reasons to overcome your tour-phobia Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 4:43PMEven avowed tour-phobes will want to join these five amazing tours of Mexico's underground pools, restored haciendas and chiseled canyons.
Public hearing set for renovating Muskegon River's Bridgeton access Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 5:09AMNot everyone in Bridgeton supports the project.
RV Travelers Promote Eco-Friendly Outdoor Recreational Equipment and Accessories via New Blog Friday, February 26, 2010 @ 1:01AMFounders of RVFunExtras.com, Lee and Angie Olmstead developed an online business to distribute affordable recreational equipment and accessories, which are all ideally compatible with RVs. From inflatable boats, foldable electric bikes and cargo carriers to metal detectors and solar panels, their selection ensures excitement and adventure. Visit the site and its new blog to learn more about the ...
Kayakers laugh off foibles in 1,200-mile-long journey Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:40PMWhat happens when two guys from Seward, Alaska, take off for Seattle in kayaks? A lot of laughs, according to kayaker and filmmaker Josh Thomas. But not slapstick comedy so much as slices of life that become humorous in their very complexity. Such complexities sum up the mood of Josh Thomas and J.J. Kelley's 52-minute documentary "Paddle to Seattle."