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"Things like this happen."(Ben Greene survives landslide but does not sue Yosemite National Park)(Column)

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Ben Greene was seriously injured in a landslide in California's Yosemite National Park but decided not to sue the park. People who enjoy the outdoors are responsible for themselves, and lawsuits that place the blame for acts of nature on agencies will result in a loss of freedom for everyone.

Author: Gellhorn, Joyce G.
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, Outdoor Recreation, Injuries, Laws, regulations and rules, Column, Accidents, Yosemite National Park, California, Greene, Ben

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California's Los Padres: a refuge for big birds back from the brink and backpackers looking for great routes

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Visitors to Los Padres National Forest will find about 300 trails in the 1.75 million-acre area. The Dick Smith Wilderness is an excellent place to hike in the forest, and Chumash rock art can be found. Wildlife and other attractions are discussed.

Author: Pattison, Kermit
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1997
Nature trails, Los Padres National Forest, California

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Back door to Yosemite

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Hoover Wilderness, which is east of the Sierra crest from Yosemite's North Boundary area, offers the backpacker forest, mountains, water and abundant wildlife. Travel directions, map suggestions and the park management's address is included.

Author: White, Stan
Publisher: Active Interest Media
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1992
Hoover Wilderness, California

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Subjects list: California, Description and travel, Backpacking
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