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9 U.S. Hikes with Gorgeous Finales
August 30, 2012, 4:37 pm EDT
The endpoint of a truly great hike — be it a breathtaking view or the most soothing waters your aching feet have ever stepped into — can throw all doubt and regret out the window. There are trails all over the United States that attract novices and experts alike because their ends make the struggle and strain of the journey completely worthwhile.
Greenbrier River Trail Great for bikers, Hikers
August 30, 2012, 4:37 pm EDT
The Greenbrier River Trail is a gem. It stretches 78 miles through a picturesque and surprisingly wild valley, next to a pretty stream, through forests and past open fields in the Allegheny Mountains of east-central West Virginia
After 75 Years, Appalachian Trail Still Evolving
August 13, 2012, 7:58 pm EDT
Like the people who hike it, the Appalachian Trail is always moving. Tuesday marks the 75th anniversary of its completion. But the 2,180-mile path stretching across 14 states is never really finished.
Lefties Have Element of Surprise in Sports Arena
June 13, 2012, 10:20 pm EDT
Growing up as the odd one out may be what gives left-handed people an advantage in the sports arena, said a recently published study.