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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:20:00 GMT

Grand Canyon Announces Changes to Backcountry Permits

© Lauren Himiak The National Park Service has announced several operational changes to the backcountry permitting system and placing a moratorium on the number of commercial use authorizations issued for guided backpacking services in Grand Canyon
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:20:00 GMT

You're Invited to Special Groundbreaking at Everglades Bridge

Special Groundbreaking at Everglades Bridge Free Newsletter!Sign Up Lauren's BlogBy , About.com Guide to Add to: Invited to Special Groundbreaking at Everglades Bridge Saturday November 21, 2009 via Flickr The National Park Service and U.S. Army Corps
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 16:41:00 GMT

Greenpeace's Rainbow Warrior sails into Edinburgh

IT'S been battered, rammed, kidnapped, confiscated and chased. When it comes to ships, there's few with a name as famous as the Rainbow Warrior
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:53:00 GMT

Why You Must Walk this Weekend

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:30:00 GMT

Oli Beckingsale charity auction

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:00 GMT

Merida Brass Monkeys Enduro Series update

The traditional XC race season might have drawn to an end, but that doesn't mean there aren't a load of winter events vying for your attention. Such as the upcoming Merida Brass Monkeys Enduro Series which kicks off on Sunday 29 November. It takes place
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:00 GMT

24 heures du Pudsey

It's Children in Need time again, with many people doing strange things in aid of the BBC's annual charitython. Some of them involve bicycles, including the Team Midland 24 Hour Pudsey Trackathon. The event involves quite a lot of riders taking turns to
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:34:00 GMT

On-One goes carbon

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Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:33:00 GMT

Join the Musselburgh celebrations

The world's oldest golf course, Musselburgh Old Course Golf Club, is hosting the official Scottish Golf Heritage Festival from July 9-12, 2010 - a tournament open to golfers worldwide to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first Open championship, won
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:54:00 GMT

Gold for Northern Ireland in Purdey Awards

Northern Ireland took top honours at the Purdey Awards. By Alex Flint Friday, 20 November 2009 James Purdey & Sons celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual conservation awards on November 19, with the top Gold Award going to Northern Ireland for the
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:03:00 GMT

Gary Player clinic in Abu Dhabi

By Golfmagic correspondentKids tips from the grand slam South African Gary Player's clinic for Abu Dhabi kids Gary Player, the golfer who invented the phrase 'the harder I practice, the luckier I get!' was keen to teach youngsters many more lessons when
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:59:00 GMT

Learn from Sir Nick Faldo: Pitching

'Use different clubs, not different swings' Sir Nick reveals how toget up and down from 100 yards Six-time Major-winner and record Ryder Cup points-scorer Sir Nick Faldo reveals more secrets of a short-game that made him a World No.1. THE BASICS: From
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:59:00 GMT

Latest Kit Questions Answered

Our man Gear, Richard Gear is back to answer more of your kit questions. So far Richard has rather suggestibly answered around 700 kit queries and you can find all his past answers together with a search mechanism at the section of the site. Browse
Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:11:00 GMT

Public Input Wanted on Future of African Burial Ground National Monument

Friday November 20, 2009 The National Park Service is inviting the public to a series of four open houses that are part of the General Management Plan process for the African Burial Ground National Monument. Once complete, the GMP will guide how this
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:47:00 GMT

Gold for Northern Ireland in Purdey Awards

A unique pheasant and duck shoot in Northern Ireland took top honours at the Purdey Awards. James Purdey & Sons celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual conservation awards on November 19, with the top Gold Award going to Northern Ireland for the
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:02:00 GMT

Grand Canyon is Reducing Its Carbon Footprint

© L.Brumm Photography via Flickr Big news for Grand Canyon National Park. Officials are proposing to make the park one of at least 50 in the country that attempts to counter and respond to global climate change. The park is examining how to recycle
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:00 GMT

Ban on sale of woodpigeon meat averted

woodpigeons has been averted - following swift action by BASC. Natural England's draft general licences, under which woodpigeons can be legally shot, included a condition that would have banned the sale of their meat. This would have had massive
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:14:00 GMT

The adidas adventure

From the left: adidas Climalite 3-stripe quarter zip, Climalite stretch pique and ClimaProof storm-3-way convertible jacket. Golfwear giant adidas is sending two of its employees on a globetrotting adventure to some of the world's most extreme golf
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Join the Musselburgh celebrations

Chance to take part in 150th anniversary festival with Tony Jacklin The world's oldest golf course, Musselburgh Old Course Golf Club, is hosting the official Scottish Golf Heritage Festival from July 9-12, 2010 - a tournament open to golfers worldwide to
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Rife introduces 'entry level' putters

Rife's new 460 Mid Blade (left) and 460 Mid Mallet models Rife, the putter brand with horizontal RollGroove technology in the clubface, is set to release two lower-priced 'entry level' models to its range. Both the Rife 460 Mid Blade and Rife 400 Mid
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:19:00 GMT

Petrified Forest to Celebrate 103rd Anniversary

© Lauren Himiak On December 8, 2009 Petrified Forest National Park will celebrate its 103rd Anniversary! Many activities will be offered for visitors including: Anniversary and Holiday Open House at the Painted Desert National Historic Landmarkenjoy
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:05:00 GMT

Prodigal Daughter

Tumbleweed Lodge > Skunk! The Detailing the puppyhood of an overzealous Labrador. By George W. Calef ' as a puppy. She arrived on the requisite 49th day, as per the gospel according to Richard Wolters. And she did not come quietly. I could hear her
Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:57:00 GMT

Keen Obsidian Waterproof Trail Shoe Review

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Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:44:00 GMT

Fort Monroe Requests National Park Status

© Army Environmental Update via Flickr A group that is planning future development at Fort Monroe voted today to have certain sections of the post designated a unit of the National Park Service. The Federal Area Development Authority board asked the
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:43:00 GMT

Yellowstone Grizzlies Remain Threatened and Endangered

Yellowstone-area grizzly bears will remain on the list of threatened and endangered species after a ruling that denied an attempt by federal officials to reverse an earlier court ruling. Two years ago, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service believed
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:42:00 GMT

BC Bike Race 2010 route unveiled

The BC Bike Race is a seven-day mountain bike stage race that takes place in BC, Canada, and the 2010 edition gets underway on 27 June and finishes on 3 July, travelling from Vancouver to Whistler. Though year four will not see a big change to the 2009
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:44:00 GMT

NPS Wants Public Opinion

public input and feedback on these existing facilities as well as what facilities/activities the public would want available in the future. Your comments may be submitted , via , or by mailing to Superintendent Sequoia and Kings Canyon , Attn: Kings
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:20:00 GMT

SPAMBiking Winter Challenge 2010

The legendary Enduro will once again herald the new year with 25, 35 or 50km of Salisbury Plain gruntiness combined with a choice (not made by you) of variously-testing weather. It might be freezing, in which case it'll be fast-rolling but you might
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:00 GMT

Learn from Sir Nick Faldo: Bunker play

'Imaginary line in the sand is the secret to consistency' Nick Faldo reveals his bunker secrets Six-time Major-winner and record Ryder Cup points-scorer, Sir Nick Faldo, reveals the secrets of a short-game that made him a World No.1. Draw a line in the
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:35:00 GMT

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Reader offer from The Field's books pages 20% off (with free P&P): Simon Drew's Book of Ludicrous Limericks from December's Field magazine Special offer Simon Drew's Book Of Ludicrous Limericks, published by ACC Publishing Group is featured in December's
Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:51:00 GMT