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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque – With the abundance of trails in the Albuquerque area, planning a hike can be a frustrating endeavor.  Where first? Where next? Where not?  Written by Stephen Ausherman, ‘60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Albuquerque’ includes Sante Fe, Mounta Taylor and San Lorenzo Canyon, and hits classic trails and uncovers paths where no guidebook has gone before. Read more about Hiking in Albuquerque, NM.

Mountain Bike San Francisco & The Bay Area - From mountain biking’s origins on Mount Tamalpais, to the mountain biker-inspired trail systems in many of the region’s parks, the San Francisco Bay Area has a wealth of terrain to explore. In this book, passionate cyclist Skye Kraft has selected 40 different rides to enjoy. Read more about Mountain Bike San Francisco & The Bay Area.

35^th Anniversary Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races - To commemorate the event, a variety of featured marques from the past 34 Monterey Historic races will be recognized during the weekend of exciting and highly competitive races; and legendary driver Mario Andretti will be the official guest of honor. Read more about the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races.

Weightlifting Powerhouse Melanie Roach Achieves Olympic Dream - As one of the strongest women on the planet it's no wonder that Roach has gotten so far. After suffering the agony of a serious spine injury that prevented her from participating in 2000 games in Sydney, her journey to the Olympics is particularly astounding. Read more about Weightlifter Melanie Roach.

Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta® – Boasting over 750 hot air balloons, this 9 day Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival & Race in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the largest balloon festival in the world, and is considered the most photographed event in the world. Read more about the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta®.

Tackling a First for Women in Sports by Merle Exit , a fascinating look at women in football. Read more..

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Celebrates 75^th Anniversary: Located in San Diego County, in Southern California; the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park covers over 600,000 acres, and is the largest desert state park in the continental US. This year, the park is celebrating its 75^th Anniversary. To find out more about the area, we interviewed Fred Jee, who is a Park Ranger, Film Liaison and Board Member of the Borrego Springs Performing Arts Center, on our online radio show ‘Champagne Sundays’. Read more & listen to the interview – Click Here.
     
Birding in the Gila National Forest – Jackie Blurton takes us on a Birding Adventure that starts in Silver City, a year-round birding destination in Southeast New Mexico.

Summer Golf in Arizona – Jack Talmage shares some great summer golf tips plus offers a fabulous golf getaway to beautiful Esplendor Resort at Rio Rico, in cool Southern Arizona. Read more…


CPSC Launches Major Campaign To Drive Down Deaths and Serious Injuries Associated With All-Terrain Vehicles
Roller Skating Rinks
Look Who's Roller Skating
National Roller Skating Month
Roller Skating for Fitness
California Riding and Hiking Trail in Joshua Tree National Park
Horsin' around the Hi-Desert
RV Resorts & Campgrounds in Desert Wildflower Areas
RV Friendly Recipes by Tweet of Circle RV Ranch
Tail Gate Parties with Real Party Power!!
Hike Volcan Mountain...Julian, California
Wildflower Guide 2005
Morteros Canyon Hike in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California

Product Reviews
60 Hikes Within 60 Miles- Book Review
Is Lighter Better?article contributed by the RVIA
Hiking in Anza-Borrego Desert by Robin Halford

Marilee's Rockhound Reports
Rock Hound Report - ‘On My Knees in Search of Treasure’: Marilee Strech talks about her experience at the Himalaya Tourmaline Mine in Mesa Grande, CA, and talks about tourmaline crystals. To read her article or to hear her interview on our radio show ‘Champagne Sundays’ – Click Here.
Marilee Strech of Crossroads Treasures in Santa Ysabel, California, explores Tonopah, Nevada, home of the Royston Turquoise Mine, Read more.