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"Oh, why don't you just go take a hike?!" This stinging rebuke has been tossed around so much as a euphemism for "Get lost!" or "Get out of here!" that it has almost destroyed any enthusiasm associated with the phrase. Hiking, in reality, should be fun! And "taking a hike" should be one of life's great pleasures! It angries up the blood that such a genuinely natural and exciting activity has such a bad connotation these days.

However, the word "hike" did get some credibility back when it began being used by the quarterback in the classic game of football. The term is used when the quarterback calls for the football from the center.

Hiking itself has several different meanings, even within the general realm of walking through nature. "Day packing," "bushwhacking," "backpacking," "tramping," and "trekking" are all terms used for hiking, but each has a slightly different meaning.

So whether you are staying at the luxurious Tegernsee hotels and just doing a day hike, or you are trudging through the thick underbrush and doing some bonafide bushwhacking, take some time to enjoy the Great Outdoors. Bloggers speaking about hiking can be found at sites like hikingtripreports and appalachiantrail2010.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “hike”

• in Technorati Women
  Blind Man Plans to Hike Continental Divide Trail to Complete Triple Crown of Hiking
  Trevor Thomas, 41, lost his eyesight in 2005 but never lost his passion for adventure, finding new challenges on a hiking trail. A long hiking trail.
  by outdoors720 / on Feb 16, 2011
• in Politics
  The Tax Cut Deal and Our Personal Finances
  Regarding the tax cut deal, suppose you and I followed Washington's example in handling our personal finances.
  by efrank / on Dec 17, 2010

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “hike”

 

• 771 days to go…Out all day

  
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  Today I was out all day at the Deer Park Monastery . It was a wonderful day and a nice hike, but I’m tired and hungry now. Article and pictures to come tomorrow.  
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• Backyard garden: flora edition

  
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  A combination of intermittent rain, traveling menfolk and unpredictable dogs, kept me close to home again this weekend. When a break in the weather gave me a small window of opportunity, I snuck out and took some pix of the shower drenched flora in my yard. The Girls, Hershey and Asta, followed me around, helping me ...
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• Hike in Electric Cigarette Sales Reports DigitalSmoke.org

  
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  Hike in Electric Cigarette Sales Reports DigitalSmoke.org The emergence of the best electronic cigarette brands have cut down a great percentage in the intake ratio of traditional smoking. About Digitalsmoke.org. Digitalsmoke.org is on a mission to become established as the number one electronic cigarette … Read ...
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• The Art of Nature: Ponds

  
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  Join watercolorist Brenda Sloane in a monthly program that combines nature and art. We will start with a walk on the sanctuary to observe the topic of the month. We will then return to the Nature Center to create a follow-up work of art. read more
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• The Price Hike: Bloombergs Ryan Sutton notices that the...

  
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  Bloomberg s Ryan Sutton notices that the price of the lunch menu at Per Se has gone up $10 . The daytime meal at Thomas Kellers three Michelin-starred restaurant now runs $195—exactly $100 less than the dinner menu—but when youre paying that much that extra 10 bucks probably doesnt really matter? [The Price Hike]
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• What to do with all your free time? (Network TV Ending!)

  
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  It’s FRIDAY and that means a new video from The World According to Mandi! Network television is ending for the summer. That means your DVR is freeing up as well as a lot of time! What are you to do? Check out Mandi’s latest video and she’ll give you four suggestions to fill your time!
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• Via Albula #01 – Thusis to Tiefencastel

  
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  From Thusis to Tiefencastel  is the first section of the via Albula / Bernina. Just after Thusis you will walk past Burg Ehrenfels which is a youth hotel. You will leave the  Domlegschg  and enter the Schinschlucht gorge which gives you a spectacular view of the Albula river and valley. The highest point on ...
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• Walking shoes

  
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  Many miles to go Adventures rescheduled, seems I’ve mislaid my shoes Haiku Friday is hosted by Lou at LouCeeL Tagged: adventures , lost shoes
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• REVIEW: LittleLife Adventurer Kids Daysack Flower

  
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  Have you every tried to find a daysack/backpack for a small child? Personally I have found it so difficult as they are either too big for Roo to carry or are shocking quality. SimplyHike have come to my rescue by suggesting I try the  LittleLife Adventurer Kids Daysack Flower .  Upon arrival the compact ...
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• Katoomba to Mittagong

  
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  The big-time classic spanning the Blue Mountains and Nattai National Parks, walking from Katoomba to Mittagong is one of NSWs great hiking challenges. Below is a suggested itinerary to take, across six days.  In reality, there are many different ways and paths you can take on this walk and this is only one of ...
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• Q and A with Paralympic Skier Tyler Walker

  
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  Living in Colorado Springs has so many perks! One of those is being so close to the Olympic Training Center. You never know who is going to be in our fine city or training out on our trails! One of those trails being the Manitou Springs Incline. Ive had the pleasure of meeting some truly inspiring individuals out ...
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• Upper Yosemite Falls Hike! & a Lesson in Trail Construction?

  
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  It is May in Yosemite and you know what that means – Waterfalls! The snow in the high country is melting and recently (well, last week at least) we have been receiving some hot summer type weather. Springtime is the best time for waterfalls every year, but less with the than average amounts of rain/snowfall this ...
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• Cuccinelli Seeks Lower Taxes – Let’s Roll Back Bob McDonnell’s Irresponsible Tax Hikes!

  
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  Bob “The Tax Governor” McDonnell has earned the nickname of Governor McTax for his massive $6 Billion incursion into the wallets and bank accounts of Virginians. As Tim Kaine left office, he tossed out a $2 Billion tax hike budget that even Democrats refused to vote for. And in less than four years under ...
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• Khloe Kardashian and How She Got to Lose Weight

  
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  Khloe Kardashian lost 20 pounds in only 3 months, and the star reveals how to lose weight so fast, all while still eating her favorite foods. Khloe once called herself “the fat and ugliest” sister and has always struggled with her weight. The 5-foot-10 beauty has constantly faced scrutiny for her athletic frame. ...
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• Coast of Hope Walk at The Crane Estate

  
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  The The Trustees of Reservations are hosting the Coast of Hope Walk at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate ! Hike, walk or run the varied terrain of the Crane Estate, Cedar Point and Steep Hill Beach while raising funds for your favorite charity! There is also a 2k paved route option. Registration fees go to support ...
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• Senate Approves Online Sales Tax

  
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  Early yesterday evening, the United States Senate passed the so-called “Marketplace Fairness Act,” otherwise known as the Internet sales tax, which will turn small businesses and Internet-based retailers into tax collecting agents for 45 states and more than 9,600 local jurisdictions: The Senate on Monday ...
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• Hike Messenger to come pre-loaded on select Nokia Lumia and Asha phones

  
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  Bharti Softbank (BSB), a joint-venture between Bharti Enterprises and SoftBank Corp have announced that they have partnered with Nokia to pre-load its Hike cross-platform messaging app app on its phones, according to a report. The Hike app is available for Android, iPhone, Windows Phone and for Nokia ...
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• Nokia Preloads Hike App On Lumia 510, Lumia 720 & Asha Full Touch Smartphones

  
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  & Shortly after raising $7 million from Bharti Softbank, messaging app Hike has partnered with the handset maker Nokia to preload its app on select Nokia devices , reports PTI (via  The Hindu Business Line ). The report said that as part of the agreement, Nokia will preload Hike messaging app on Lumia ...
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• Future Trail

  
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  Sunday we walked on the north shore of Lady Bird Lake to the east and checked out the construction on the south shore where a boardwalk is being built to extend the trail over the lake where there is no trail access now. These rowers were gliding by on this peaceful day.
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• Legislators Likely To Override Quinns Smart Grid Bill Veto

  
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  News links:  Chicago Sun-Times Gov. Pat Quinn vetoed a measure Sunday, SB 9 , that would hike customer electric rates in order for ComEd to digitize Illinois electrical grid. The measure, which would result in an annual consumer rate hike of $70 ...
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