http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:04:48 -0700 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:09:33 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Sam-Houston-Trail--Wilderness-Preserve--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner With 10 distinct ecoregions, the Houston area is one of the most diverse ecological areas in the United States. To tap into the beauty and recreation that each of these has to offer, the Sam Houston Trail & Wilderness Preserve is being develop... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:09:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Sam-Houston-Trail--Wilderness-Preserve--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Fall-hiking-around-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Insert photo caption or credit hereNow that autumn is here, it's time to get back out on the trail and start hiking. October and on into the winter months are ideal months to hike in and around Houston because the humidity drops, the temperatures dro... Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:33:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m10d9-Fall-hiking-around-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Fall-activities-at-Jesse-H-Jones-Nature-Center--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Fall Activities at Jesse Jones Park in HoustonIf you're planning a hiking excursion to Jesse H. Jones Nature Center in north Houston, you may want to check out the other activities planned for this fall.Pontoon Boat Tours along Spring Creek – S... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:24:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Fall-activities-at-Jesse-H-Jones-Nature-Center--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Fall-hiking-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Fall Hiking in HoustonNow that the brutal summer of 2009 is over and the weather is actually cooling down, it's time to get back out on the trail. Due to the lack of rain in the Houston area this year, most of the trails are open and dry enough to hi... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:17:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d22-Fall-hiking-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d9-New-park-opens-in-Spring-north-of-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner New Park Opens in Spring North of HoustonPundt Park, part of the park system in Precinct 4, is a 380-acre park located at 4129 Spring Creek Drive. It offers biking, hiking, fishing, paddling, horseback riding, picnicking, and a playground. There is a... Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:46:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d9-New-park-opens-in-Spring-north-of-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Free-family-outdoor-festival--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Family Outdoor Festival Scheduled for HoustonThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is sponsoring Houston’s first ever free, family festival of the outdoors on October 10, 2009 at Discovery Green. It will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in th... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 14:43:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Free-family-outdoor-festival--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Is-it-still-safe-to-hike-after-the-Virginia-Tech-tragedy?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner With the newest tragedy at Virginia Tech of two students being shot and killed at a campground the question of safety in the woods must be asked. While the deaths are a horrible tragedy, the state parks, national parks, and county parks... Fri, 28 Aug 2009 10:46:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d28-Is-it-still-safe-to-hike-after-the-Virginia-Tech-tragedy?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d26-RailstoTrails-routes-in-urban-Houston--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Houston Rails-to-Trails RoutesThe Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a non-profit organization out of Washington D.C. that is working with cities and neighborhoods throughout the country to create a trail system from the old rail lines. These 10-foot wid... Wed, 26 Aug 2009 12:31:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d26-RailstoTrails-routes-in-urban-Houston--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d25-How-to-hike-in-a-straight-line--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Hiking in a Straight LineSeems like a simple task to hike in a straight line, but according to CNNhealth.com, hikers that do not have a point of reference, like the sun, have a tendency to hike in circles. New research in the journal Current Biology ... Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:47:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d25-How-to-hike-in-a-straight-line--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Adventure-racing--one-more-way-for-hikers-to-stay-in-shape--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Adventure Racing in HoustonTo incorporate hiking into a competitive sport, try Adventure Racing where a team of athletes completes a designated course using various forms of sport. Adventure Racing offers hikers, cyclists, skaters, and swimmers a cha... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:54:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Adventure-racing--one-more-way-for-hikers-to-stay-in-shape--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Backpacking-in-Lake-Somerville-State-Park--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner  Backpacking Lake Somerville State ParkFor an introductory backpacking experience, head to Lake Somerville State Park and hike the Lake Somerville Trailway, 13 mile hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and nature study trail that links the... Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:55:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d12-Backpacking-in-Lake-Somerville-State-Park--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Guided-state-park-hikes-close-to-Houston-in-August?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Guided August State Park Hikes Near HoustonFor a guided hike in a Texas State Park in the month of August, head to the following parks:Martin Dies, Jr. State Park – August 22Walk on the Wild Side – Guided interpretive hike down one of the... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:36:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m8d7-Guided-state-park-hikes-close-to-Houston-in-August?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Houston-hiking-101-What-is-urban-hiking-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Urban Hiking in HoustonUrban hiking in Houston are hikes that are within the city limits of Houston and usually include views of the city. Hikes in urban Houston are generally on paved paths that run parallel to the bayous. They are heavily used on w... Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:08:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Houston-hiking-101-What-is-urban-hiking-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Houston-hiking-101-How-do-you-hike-with-a-dog?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Hiking With a Dog in HoustonHiking with man’s best friend is one of the great pleasures of the outdoors. While most parks require dogs be on a 6 ft. leash, you and your dog can still enjoy the time together. Make sure you hike on a shady trail ... Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:13:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d15-Houston-hiking-101-How-do-you-hike-with-a-dog?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Americas-best-thruhikes--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner America's Best Thru-Hikes - John Muir TrailThru-hiking, the process of hiking a long-distance trail from one end to the other end, is the new extreme hiking craze in the U.S. And even though most of these hikes are far from Houston, this distance doe... Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:15:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Americas-best-thruhikes--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Jesse-H-Jones-Park--hiking-history-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Homestead at Jesse H. Jones Park - Houston HikingHike the east trails at Jesse H. Jones Park in Northwest Houston for a look at 1800's history and a view of typical East Texas foliage. At just over 2 miles long the hike is doable for all ages. Start ... Fri, 10 Jul 2009 11:50:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d10-Jesse-H-Jones-Park--hiking-history-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Heat-precautions-hiking-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Heat Precautions Hiking in HoustonWith one of the hottest summers we’ve had in a long time in Houston it is imperative that you try and stay cooler when hiking. The following tips apply regardless of if you are hiking in the city, in a state pa... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:43:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Heat-precautions-hiking-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Volunteer-opportunities--in-the-outdoors-for-hiker-s-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Volunteering in the Outdoors - Houston HikingFor hikers, bikers, and paddlers who want to do some good for the community while working outdoors, check out the list of volunteer opportunities below:Memorial Park Conservancy – Dedicated to the pr... Hiking Volunteer outdoors Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:13:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Volunteer-opportunities--in-the-outdoors-for-hiker-s-in-Houston?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Hikers-take-caution-with-heat-and-drought--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Trail in the Hot Houston SummerHarris county and surrounding counties have initiated a burn ban due to the dry and very hot conditions. Hikers should take caution when hiking and smoking. Even a cigarette butt improperly disposed of can cause a wildf... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:11:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Hikers-take-caution-with-heat-and-drought--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Hiking-can-improve-shortterm-memory--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner Improve Short-Term Memory With a HikeAccording to Psychological Science, people who took a walk in nature performed 20 percent better on memory tests over those who took a walk in the city. These tests were administered immediately after each activit... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:13:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4352-Houston-Hiking-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Hiking-can-improve-shortterm-memory--Houston-hiking?cid=exrss-Houston-Hiking-Examiner