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First Day Hikes return Jan. 1 to state parks across the country
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You can still have that sip of champagne on New Year's Eve: It has carbs you will need for your Jan. 1 hike.
The First Day Hikes program is back, with more than 640 guided walks organized at state parks across the country on the first day of 2013. Pulled together by a group called America's State Parks, all 50 states are participating.
Meant to entice the entire family for a bout of...
Read more »What would Gollum pack for a trip?
What “precious” things would Gollum bring with him when he travels?
Andy Serkis, the actor who voices Gollum in "The Lord of the Rings" movies and the upcoming film "The Hobbit," answers that question during an interview with Lonely Planet, an internationally known guidebook publisher. Getting into character, Serkis explains what Gollum would bring for his travels.
“Why...
Read more »Megabus offers 200,000 free seats
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To encourage travel across North America, Megabus is offering 200,000 free seats for travelers between Jan. 9 to Feb. 28, 2013 to more than 120 cities in the USA and Canada.
The express bus service, which is known for offering fares from $1, is giving a chance for people to invite friends or family for a fun weekend trip.
“Megabus.com offers $1 and other affordable fares every day, but...
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