http://www.examiner.com/?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation Lastest News and Articles from Examiner.com Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:45:26 GMT http://www.examiner.com/x-682-National-Parks-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Guns-in-the-national-parks--Get-the-facts?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation Last May, President Obama signed into law a credit card reform bill that included a surprising rider. The amendment allowed people to bring guns into America’s national parks. The new law takes effect on February 22, 2010, and... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:40:52 GMT Randi Minetor - National Parks Recreation Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-682-National-Parks-Recreation-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Guns-in-the-national-parks--Get-the-facts?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-560-Running-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Catch-the-NCAA-Div-1-cross-country-champs-on-VERSUS?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation If you’ve got the day or week off, here’s a TV alert for tomorrow that I highly recommend.  The 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championships will be broadcast live on VERSUS on Monday, November 23.... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:48:40 GMT Brenda Barrera - Running Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-560-Running-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Catch-the-NCAA-Div-1-cross-country-champs-on-VERSUS?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Rocker-Sheryl-Crow-urges-US-Government-to-stop-wild-horse-roundups?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation Sheryl Crow, multiple Grammy Award winner, has joined other celebrities and more than 130 national organizations calling for a cessation of wild horse roundups. The U.S. Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management has organized several... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:44:50 GMT Linda Ann Nickerson - Equestrian Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17191-Equestrian-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Rocker-Sheryl-Crow-urges-US-Government-to-stop-wild-horse-roundups?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-17598-World-Bike-Touring-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Life-lessons-from-my-bike?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation This bike of mine – it’s taught me more than a thousand classrooms. I think back upon all my years of touring the world on bicycle and am amazed at all I’ve learned from my iron companion. But one experience I had on my bike –... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:26:07 GMT Nancy Sathre-Vogel - World Bike Touring Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17598-World-Bike-Touring-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Life-lessons-from-my-bike?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-8088-National-Hunting-Examiner~y2009m11d21-38-point-buck-may-be-Nebraska-state-record?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation   Practically every deer hunter walking into Ak-Sar-Ben Aquarium this week wanted to see the picture.  What photo?  The one you see to the right.  It's a photo of a 24 year old Texan by the name of Wes O'Brien and his 38 point... Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:55:35 GMT Jake Jones - National Hunting Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8088-National-Hunting-Examiner~y2009m11d21-38-point-buck-may-be-Nebraska-state-record?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-1197-Boomer-Biker-Examiner~y2009m11d21-BRC-Christmas-Auction-Project-update?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation The excitement continues to build for the Christmas Auction Project of the BlueRibbon Coalition (BRC). This list of "presents" is building fast, and the bidding will start December 1st. See the auction items here starting Dec. 1st: This special... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:38:42 GMT Bruce Hosking - Boomer Biker Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1197-Boomer-Biker-Examiner~y2009m11d21-BRC-Christmas-Auction-Project-update?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-20691-Dancing-Examiners~y2009m11d21-Dancing-without-the-Stars-Aniboom-animation-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation I'm not familiar with "The Gloomers," but this is a short animation about two well-meaning characters attempting to help another be the hit of the prom. Worried about your winter ball or prom night? Have a laugh before you get down to... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:52:05 GMT Ian Ono and Jana Monji : - Dancing Examiners http://www.examiner.com/x-20691-Dancing-Examiners~y2009m11d21-Dancing-without-the-Stars-Aniboom-animation-video?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-23202-Baseball-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Angels-Mastercard-offer-presale-of-ticket-packs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation The Los Angeles Angels and Mastercard are teaming up to give Angel fans using their MasterCard first crack at game-pack tickets that include either a U2 concert ticket or an All-Star FanFest pass. Both the Holiday 9-Game Set Plan and the... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:25:43 GMT Kevin Beese - Baseball Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-23202-Baseball-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Angels-Mastercard-offer-presale-of-ticket-packs?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-19210-Fly-Fishing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Big-weekend-for-fly-tyers--Symposiums-in-Maine-and-New-Jersey?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation NOV. 20, 2009 This is going to be a big weekend for fly tyers, especially here in the Northeast. Two great symposiums at once, one in Maine - the other in New Jersey. The International Fly Tying Symposium will be held in Somerset, NJ this Saturday and... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 07:13:05 GMT Joe Overlock - Fly Fishing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-19210-Fly-Fishing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Big-weekend-for-fly-tyers--Symposiums-in-Maine-and-New-Jersey?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-4364-Skiing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Teenage-girl-wearing-a-helmet-dies-in-Breckenridge-ski-accident?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation Haley Rose Gans, 14, from Colorado Springs, Colo., was killed in a ski accident Friday at Breckenridge Resort, according to an incident report from the resort. Initial findings of the Summit County coroner suggest that Gans' fatal injuries... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 06:43:41 GMT Eric Wagnon - Skiing Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4364-Skiing-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Teenage-girl-wearing-a-helmet-dies-in-Breckenridge-ski-accident?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-17646-Scuba-Diving-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Thanksgiving-eating-tips-for-Scuba-divers?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation The holidays are a challenging time for all of us. Recreational scuba divers have a strong incentive to stay in shape and not over-indulge during the holidays. Gretchen Ashton, a certified personal trainer, SCUBA diver and founder of ScubaFit.com... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:20:59 GMT Scott Jones - Scuba Diving Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-17646-Scuba-Diving-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Thanksgiving-eating-tips-for-Scuba-divers?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-27239-Backpacking-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Backpacking-101-Staying-warm-in-a-sleeping-bag?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation As the holiday season creeps up on us so does the stress of traveling, shopping, finances and family. Why not take a moment to de-stress take a long weekend on the trail. Yeah, the nights might be a little on the chilly season, but on the upside the... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:16:41 GMT Patricia Poulin - Backpacking Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27239-Backpacking-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Backpacking-101-Staying-warm-in-a-sleeping-bag?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-20956-Outdoor-Recreation-Gear-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Panasonic-Lumix-DMCTS1-digital-camera-review?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation An adventure vacation may take you in many different directions. One day you are snorkeling through a remote coral reef off the coast. The following day may lead you on a hike through a bamboo forest with multiple stream crossings. Your body is put to... Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:43:48 GMT Jason Elliot - Outdoor Recreation Gear Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-20956-Outdoor-Recreation-Gear-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Panasonic-Lumix-DMCTS1-digital-camera-review?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-27488-Camping-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Keeping-dry-in-the-snow?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation Winter may not be officially here until just before Christmas but in many parts of the nation, winter weather has already settled in to stay. What does that mean for the camper? For those in the Northern states especially, it means wet, cold camping... Sun, 15 Nov 2009 10:20:40 GMT Jennifer Streit - Camping Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-27488-Camping-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Keeping-dry-in-the-snow?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-1024-Golf-Equipment-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Cleveland-Golfs-new-CG15-wedges-now-in-stores?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation Cleveland Golf's new CG15 wedge family is now available at retail at prices around $119 per wedge. The company says the CG15 combines "classic wedge design with advanced manufacturing technology'' and features Zip Grooves technology... Sat, 14 Nov 2009 09:51:23 GMT Steve Pike - Golf Equipment Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1024-Golf-Equipment-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Cleveland-Golfs-new-CG15-wedges-now-in-stores?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-29198-Tailgating-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Estimating-Alcohol-Made-Easy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation It's Wednesday.  And if you're like most tailgaters I know, that means that you are busy planning next weekend's tailgate party. One of the trickiest -- and potentailly most costly -- parts of planning your pre-game is estimating how much alcohol... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:53:42 GMT Karen DiEugenio - Tailgating Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-29198-Tailgating-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Estimating-Alcohol-Made-Easy?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-24153-Outdoorsman-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Vultures-need-care-and-feeding-also?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation The bird flew over our backyard, circled and finally set its wings. Feet outstretched, it landed near the bird feeder. This bird feeder was nothing more than a spot on the lawn where I had thrown a turkey carcass after Thanksgiving last year. ... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:55:15 GMT C. Boyd Pfeiffer - Outdoorsman Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-24153-Outdoorsman-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Vultures-need-care-and-feeding-also?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-28601-Outdoor-Gear-Examiner~y2009m11d2-In-Bounds-Ski-and-Snowboard-Packs-The-Backcountry-Access-Stash-and-Stash-Rider?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation With snow starting to fly in the high country it is time to start thinking about getting the gear together for this year’s season.  A crucial and often overlooked piece of equipment for the hardcore resort skier is the pack.  A huge... Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:55:07 GMT Ian McWilliams - Outdoor Gear Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-28601-Outdoor-Gear-Examiner~y2009m11d2-In-Bounds-Ski-and-Snowboard-Packs-The-Backcountry-Access-Stash-and-Stash-Rider?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-2315-Golf-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Fall-is-the-perfect-time-for-a-Wine-Country-swing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation There's a reason the PGA Tour keeps bringing its senior circuit's Charles Schwab Cup Championship back to  Northern California's vaunted Wine Country. Actually, several reasons, from its richness of wine tasting and restaurant choices... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:34:26 GMT Vic Williams - Golf Travel Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2315-Golf-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Fall-is-the-perfect-time-for-a-Wine-Country-swing?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation http://www.examiner.com/x-824-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Jet-Lis-martial-arts-classic-Shaolin-Temple-vs-Jackie-Chans-new-movie-Shaolin?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation It has been twenty-seven (27) years since a movie has been filmed at the famed Shaolin Temple in Dengfeng, China. In 1982, Jet Li made his big screen debut as an action/martial arts movie star in “Shaolin Temple” which was filmed at the movie’s... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:14:30 GMT Nancy Robinson - Martial Arts Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-824-Martial-Arts-Examiner~y2009m10d24-Jet-Lis-martial-arts-classic-Shaolin-Temple-vs-Jackie-Chans-new-movie-Shaolin?cid=edition-by-channel-rss-National-Recreation