Travel and Adventure
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Dry but delightful: Hiking in the desert
By Lynley Joyce Deserts are dry, dangerous and often barren. So why would anyone go hiking in the desert? It’s because deserts can also be stunningly beautiful with a wide range of plants and wildlife tenaciously hanging on to the rugged and sometimes dramatic landscape. Desert trails If you are considering hiking in the desert,…
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The Colorado Trail: Hiking Review
By Phoebe Hodina Options of getting there: By air and/or car. Best time(s) to visit: July has the best wildflowers, and summer months are usually the best times to visit if you’re going to camp. The fall can be lovely but maybe a bit chillier. Climate/weather/temperature & appropriate dress: In the mountains, be aware that…
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Doing the Rickshaw Run
By Kristine MacMillan International Travel & Adventure: Completing the Rickshaw Run across India. 3 times a year a British company loosely organizes a race across India over a 2 week period. There are 3 different routes, usually one in January, one in April and one in August. I took part in the north to south…