Hello, hello!

Well I don't know about you, but I've been busy hiking - B.C., Idaho, Alberta. The season's here (and I'm not spending much time in the office, okay maybe just today so that I can get this newsletter out!). And if you're taking time off the trails, relax with the latest article from the Hiking & Backpacking site at BellaOnline.com.

How to Explore a New Hiking Area
A new hiking area presents a new challenge -- where are all the trails? Read on for tips on uncovering the best the area has to offer!

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art36132.asp

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Cheers,
Megan

Megan Kopp, Hiking & Backpacking Editor
http://hiking.bellaonline.com

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