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The province of dreamers

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A new trail will open in the year 2000 that will run from Maine to Canada and stretches 620 miles. The trail will span four parks. Sections of the trail are described, as is the prosess of establishing the trail. In 1998, much of the trail is already in place.

Author: Mann, Paul
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1998

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"Wilderness high." (fear of bears) (Column)

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Many people advise those who encounter bears in the wilderness to avoid running and play dead. One man with a lifelong fear of bears finally encountered one while hiking and found the experience very intense. He is still afraid of bears.

Author: Wingert, Roger
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1993
Humor and anecdotes, Bears, Fear

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The gift of words

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Reading shelter logs from hikers who stayed at huts or hostels can be funny, poignant, and inspiring. The author recounts several log entries he has read, ranging from 1961.

Author: Bishop, James G.
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992

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Subjects list: Personal narratives, Hiking, Column
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