National Trails Day® 2007: Rediscover Your Community by Trail By Ivan Levin American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day® is America’s largest celebration of trails and the outdoors. Find a Trails Day event in your area. FULL STORY

From Fad to Fitness:
Nordic Walking Latest Trend
By Selena M. Moffitt
People are finding that Nordic walking can add a whole new level to their walking experience.
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Raising the “Girls”
By Jandi Girard
Taking care of your breasts starts with the right bra. Everyday bra, sports bra, or professional bra, fit is the best way to comfort.
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2007 Spring Apparel Guide
Dressing up for spring made simple.
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About the Event
“Rogaining” returns to Central Oregon May 26-27, 2007. The Columbia River Orienteering Club is hosting this 24-hour Rogaining competition.

Join thousands for one of the top destination marathons at the Virginia Mason Team Medicine Marathon at Seafair July 8, 2007. Now offering a Nordic walking division, a kids mini-marathon, and more.

Wonders of Walking offers two new events this year: The Willamette Valley Relay Half Relay and the Willamette Valley 10k Walk/Run, both ending in Alton Baker Park, Eugene, OR.

The First Annual Rock ’n Relay. Get your four-person team together for this one-day marathon relay. The festivities all take place in downtown Portland with a beer garden and live rock bands.
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Guts to Glory
Controlling the Terror of IBS Through Walking
By Kie Ho
Ho never thought walking could ease irritable bowel syndrome, but walking keeps the pain and symptoms in check.
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Footpaths
Marsupial Crags Scramble, Smith Rock State Park
By Barbara I. Bond
Smith Rock’s reputation as a popular rock-climbing destination is justly deserved. Lots of opportunities for non-climbers to enjoy some challenges within Smith’s spectacular rocky landscape.
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Footpaths
Walking and Working Vacations
Give Back to Trails by Volunteering
By Angela Ballard
Last in a series about the unique opportunities available on the Pacific Crest Trail.
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Your Walking Buddy
Pet Loss: Letting Go with Love
By Linda Ross Swanson
When our beloved pets die, the grief is the same as it is with the loss of our loved ones.
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The Stinky Rose
Garlic: Worth More Than Its Weight in Gold!
By Uncle Paul
Begin your journey to better health, stamina and taste with the stinky rose (garlic).
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After an Injury: Getting Your Moves Back
By Kim Cottrell
New exercise rituals can get you off the couch and back in your groove.
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