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		<title>Seasonal Hiking: A New Thanksgiving Tradition?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 18:00:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[With its typically crisp weather and clear skies, Thanksgiving weekend is often a great time to get outdoors – especially if you want to work off some of those mashed potatoes.  As Americans become increasingly aware of the need to get more exercise, more and more families are incorporating seasonal hiking into their holiday traditions. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tips for Enjoying Fall Color</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:10:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The striking array of brilliant colors that graces temperate areas of the world during autumn is really nothing more than the side effect of deciduous trees preparing for their winter’s sleep. Summer’s green leaves are filled with chlorophyll, a crucial ingredient in photosynthesis (the process plants use to transform sunlight, soil, and water into sugars). [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What to Bring on a Geocaching Expedition</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Geocaching was a hot pursuit when GPS devices first hit the mass market, and although the hubbub has died down somewhat, the hobby lives on for many outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re not familiar with the term, geocaching is basically a worldwide treasure hunt in which GPS coordinates are used to track down hidden caches, which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Mountaintop Activities for Summer</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When the summer heat sets in, there are two popular ways to find relief in the Pacific Northwest: Get thee to water, or head to the mountains. Whether you’re a hard-core climber or a casual hiker, the mountains offer plenty of recreational opportunities that allow you to take advantage of the cooler air available at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Backpacking: How to Properly Load your Pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:00:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many experienced backpackers have honed their pack loading skills to a science. For those just starting out, however, loading up a pack for a multi-day backcountry trip can seem baffling. Not only do you have to make everything fit, but you need to position your gear for optimal weight distribution as well as accessibility. The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Ways to Help Preserve Hiking Trails</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:15:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Millions of hikers each year take advantage of hiking trails all over the Northwest, yet few put much thought into the maintenance required to keep these trails safe and preserve the surrounding ecosystems. Although National Trails Day, a nationwide effort to help maintain and celebrate hiking trails, took place earlier this month, there are plenty [...]]]></description>
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		<title>4 Backpacking Super Foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 16:20:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Even on a relatively level trail, backpacking can be an exhausting adventure. It’s important to bring plenty of food to recharge your batteries while hiking. On an extended trip, a backpacker can burn 4,000-9,000 calories a day, which means your body will need a lot of fuel. The best backpacking foods are compact, easy to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Desert Hiking Tips</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 16:06:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The desert can be a beautiful, magical place. It can also be dangerous for hikers and backpackers, such as those hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. From the scorching heat of the day to freezing temperatures at night, hiking in the desert can be as difficult as it is rewarding. Here are five tips for safely [...]]]></description>
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		<title>March Outdoor Events Calendar</title>
		<link>http://www.coastportland.com/blog/march-outdoor-events-calendar/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 02:34:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BenN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The temperature may still be in the low 40s, but spring will be upon us before you know it. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the outdoor events calendar. This March, grab a jacket, leave the comfort of the indoors, and get back out into the wild. The following events are all great opportunities [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Washington Man Completes &#8220;Seven Summits&#8221;</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Feb 2011 21:53:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>BenN</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may not know it, but there is an exclusive club to which, if you’re like most people, you do not belong. No, we’re not talking about the Skull and Bones or the Freemasons. We’re talking about the group that consists of anyone that has scaled what climbers call “The Seven Summits”. The Seven Summits [...]]]></description>
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