by Allie Comeau on August 29, 2008 
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Two young British explorers, Rob Hooper and James Gauntlett, have just completed a 26,000-mile, 395-day, man- and wind-powered journey from the Magnetic North Pole to the Magnetic South Pole to raise awareness for climate change and its devastating effects. Hooper and Gauntlett used dog sleds, bicycles, and sailboats to travel the impressive distance from Greenland to Australia.
From The Adventure Blog…
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by Allie Comeau on August 28, 2008 Leave the first comment
It doesn’t get any better than this. Now through Monday September 1st, take an EXTRA 30% OFF our very best deals in the Bargain Barn. Everything in the Bargain Barn is already a clearance item or is at least 60% of more off retail prices. And now you can take an extra 30% off our regular prices for items in the Bargain Barn. Some of these items are going for more than 75% off regular retail!
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by Allie Comeau on August 27, 2008 Leave the first comment
If you were hoping to visit Havasupai Falls this year, you’re unfortunately out of luck. The trail to Supai Village and beyond to the falls is closed to tourists until 2009 due to the flood last week that prompted the evacuation of 400 people.
No one was injured in the flood, thankfully, as officials and helicopters worked through the night to lift residents and tourists to safety. But the trail was damaged extensively - so much so that the resident Havasupai tribe will need the rest of the year to clean it up. The trail, mostly mud and rock, was washed away completely in some spots.
Supai is home to the Havasupai Indian Reservation - and is a truly magical place. I had the chance to visit in 2003 and believe it to be one of the most beautiful places on the face of the Earth. An 8-mile hike into the Grand Canyon from Hualapai Hilltop, the village is a modest place with a small inn, restaurant, and supply shop. Here is where you purchase camping permits (and get a bite to eat). Another two miles down the trail lies the main attraction - the waterfalls.
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by Allie Comeau on August 26, 2008 5 comments
Without a doubt, Michael Phelps was the superstar of the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics. Setting a new world record by winning 8 gold medals in one Olympic year, Phelps could seemingly do no wrong. He became America’s golden boy and his events helped propel the Beijing Olympics into the most watched television event in history.
But did he actually win all 8 gold medals? Some people don’t think so. His 7th win, over Milorad Cavic in the 100 meter butterfly, has become quite controversial. So controversial in fact, that bloggers, the website 100th of a Second, and Olympic viewers are questioning the authenticity of his world record.
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by Allie Comeau on August 25, 2008 Leave the first comment
Sometimes I forget how lucky I am to live in Colorado. We’ve got great weather, unbelievable scenery, majestic mountains, and one of the best national parks in the country. Last weekend I took a much-needed trip up to Rocky Mountain National Park to take a hike and get some fresh mountain air.
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