A Freebie For Birders

The new guidebook “Birding the Great Lakes Seaway Trail” is a valuable resource for anyone interested in viewing birds along the Lake Erie, Niagara River, Lake Ontario, St. Lawrence Seaway corridor.
Enter to win a FREE copy of “Birding the Great Lakes Seaway Trail” by emailing sue@footprintpress.com. Put “Birding” in the subject, and put your name [...]

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Paddling Pumpkins

I’ve watched rubber duck races on the Erie Canal and participated in wild raft races on Canandaigua Outlet, but I’ve never paddled a pumpkin like the folks in Wisconsin. It looks fun & challenging. Click on this link, than click on the photo to watch the video.

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Merrell & Outside Magazine Team Up to Get People Outdoors

In a continuing effort to get more people outside in our natural playgrounds and living healthy, active lives, Merrell is partnering with Outside Magazine from August 15 – September 15.  With each $90 or more purchase on merrell.com, consumers will receive a full year subscription to Outside Magazine (just in time for new fall footwear [...]

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Win a FREE NY Paddling Guidebook

Fall is a great time to head out paddling in New York State. And, no matter where in the state you live, Kevin Stiegelmaier’s new guidebook is sure to point you toward some awesome adventures.
Enter to win a FREE copy of “Canoeing & Kayaking New York” by emailing sue@footprintpress.com. Put “Kayak” in the subject, and [...]

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High Fashion Biking Colthes Coming to NYC

Jessica Velasquez of FIT Wins LVMH ‘Bike in Style Challenge’ Competition, Fashion Windows, link to original post
In Paris, there are bike stalls all over the city wherein commuters and tourists can rent a bicycle using their debit or credit card. An initiative supported by the City of Paris and the French government, this is an [...]

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Protect Your Kids From Nature Deficit Disorder

Each parent has a responsibility to engage their kids in outdoor activites that inspire respect, wonderment, and enjoyment of the natural world. The new book “Let’s Go Outside!  Outdoor Activities and Projects to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature” can help in this endeavor. Win a FREE copy by sending an email to [...]

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NYBC Bike Giveaway

Enter the New York Bicycling Coalition giveaway and help make New York a More bicycle-friendly state.
Win a new Originate Urban Cyckel, generously donated by CK Cycles, and ride in style. Join or renew your membership in NYBC from now until August 31st, 2009, and your name will automatically be included in the 2009 Bike Giveaway [...]

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Photos of the Wild Water Derby

If you missed the Wild Water Derby in Shortsville this year, too bad. The years I did it, the temps were freezing or nearly freezing. This year was in the 80’s which, I’m sure, added immensely to the fun. Click here to see some photos.
Or here for photos from previous years…here too.
Then, plan to attend, [...]

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2008 Erie Canal Photo Contest Winners

Click here to view the 2008 Erie Canal Photo Contest winners.
Then click on More – after 2008 Photo Contest Winners

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Georgeous Rail-Trail Photos

Click here to view a slide show of the Top 25 Finalists for Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s first ever Digital Photo Challenge. The finalists truly capture the incredible diversity of life on and around the country’s rail-trails. The Grand Prize Winner will be announced in the Winter 2009 issue of Rails to Trails magazine (published the first [...]

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