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Canoe racing is thriving in Pacific

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Traditional canoe racing, between sleek vessels built of modern materials is seen all over the South Pacific, from French Polynesia to New Caledonia and Australia. Outrigger canoes were used for local and inter-island transportation and racing and canoe surfing were traditional ways to sharpen skills needed for paddling offshore.

Author: Roswold, Fred
Publisher: World Publications, Inc.
Publication Name: Cruising World
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0098-3519
Year: 2004
United States, Boat Building, Boat building and repairing, Canoes & Rowboats, Competitions, Canoes and canoeing, Canoes, Canoe racing

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Oregon's Newberry Volcano

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The Newberry National Volcanic Monument in central Oregon has 80 miles of trails and features many interesting geological formations such as the Newberry caldera. There are also two pristine lakes and wildlife such as mule deer and Roosevelt elk.

Author: Tamburello, Ron
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1997
National monuments, Description and travel, Volcanoes, Oregon, Wilderness areas

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