Rocky Mountain Vacation News 5/21/2013

Check these posts: First automobile trip to the Grand Canyon – Arizona Capitol Times on May 20, 2013 at arizona grand canyon:


Arizona Capitol Times
First automobile trip to the Grand Canyon
Arizona Capitol Times
First automobile trip to the Grand Canyon People eager to see the Grand Canyon’s South Rim in 1901 traveled however they could — by foot, wagon, horse, a rollicking stage ride and railroad. Just four months after the train arrived at the South Rim

AZGFD to host public meetings for hunting and fishing license structures – Today’s News-Herald on May 21, 2013 at arizona fishing:

AZGFD to host public meetings for hunting and fishing license structures
Today’s News-Herald
The initiative allows Arizona Game and Fish Commission to set future hunting and fishing license structures and fees through a streamlined, customer-focused process. In short, it allows AZGFD to operate more like a business in that it can react more

Anchor Putting Ban To Take Effect In 2016: Golf Governing Bodies Adopt New … – Huffington Post on May 21, 2013 at arizona ski:

Anchor Putting Ban To Take Effect In 2016: Golf Governing Bodies Adopt New …
Huffington Post
Austria’s Wolfgang Loitzl soars through the air during his competition jump of the third stage of the four hills ski jumping tournament during foggy weather in Innsbruck, Austria, Friday, Jan. 4, 2013. (Matthias Schrader, AP) …. Marcin Gortat #4 of

KSL Outdoors: Fishing Utah Lake for walleye and bass – ksl.com on May 20, 2013 at utah fishing:

KSL Outdoors: Fishing Utah Lake for walleye and bass
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(adam) you know Tonya spring is here, time to get out fishing. (tonya) it’s the walleye spawn, i’m so happy. (adam) you know so many people live along the Wasatch Front, so close to Utah Lake, we hope to show you some of those toothy critters. (Tim

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Utah State football: New coach Matt Wells leads USU’s fundraising charge – Deseret News on May 20, 2013 at utah vacation:


Deseret News
Utah State football: New coach Matt Wells leads USU’s fundraising charge
Deseret News
That’s not because its new tenant, Utah State head football coach Matt Wells, has been enjoying some vacation time before fall camp starts. On the contrary, he has been as busy as ever. There is spring recruiting to do, summer camps to organize and his

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Observations from a first-time National Restaurant Association attendee – Crain’s Chicago Business (blog) on May 20, 2013 at idaho dining:

Observations from a first-time National Restaurant Association attendee
Crain’s Chicago Business (blog)
This is a show with nearly 2,000 companies selling everything a restaurant or hotel might need. Everything. There were grease traps, diaper-changing stations, employee recognition plaques, food, drinks, food-safety systems, giant mixers, beer taps

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refugee learning ‘how to be a dog’ – Toledo Blade on May 20, 2013 at idaho fun:


Toledo Blade
refugee learning ‘how to be a dog’
Toledo Blade
Though the Pit Crew generally fosters dogs from the Lucas County Dog Warden, the group decided to take on Monty after he and more than 60 other dogs were found at the scene of a triple homicide in Idaho. THE BLADE/KATIE RAUSCH Enlarge | Buy This

Idaho couple and Sun Valley in Twitter tussle – 9NEWS.com on May 20, 2013 at idaho ski:

Idaho couple and Sun Valley in Twitter tussle
9NEWS.com
He said his tweets covered a variety of subjects, including Apple products like the iPhone, local weather, including ski conditions, a pig roast and skiing. He told The Associated Press on Monday that he wasn’t trying to undermine the resort’s

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Kentucky teen dies with dog lead on neck – KHQ Right Now on May 20, 2013 at idaho vacation:

Kentucky teen dies with dog lead on neck
KHQ Right Now
(AP) – A Kentucky teenager known as a "jokester" was strangled by a dog lead he put around his neck while playing with friends at the start of summer vacation, just hours after finishing his freshman year in high school. Tony Conley, 16, died near his

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Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest camping season information – KPAX-TV on May 20, 2013 at montana camping:

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest camping season information
KPAX-TV
In the Butte-Whitehall Area, Beaverdam, Lowland, Delmoe Lake, Whitehouse, Pigeon Creek, Mormon, Ladysmith and Toll Mountain Campgrounds will be open. Water will be available at Delmoe Lake and Whitehouse. Camping costs at Delmoe Lake are $8

Tuesday Calendar – The Montana Standard – Montana Standard on May 21, 2013 at montana dining:

Tuesday Calendar – The Montana Standard
Montana Standard
Guest speaker is professor Burt Todd, Montana Tech petroleum engineering department. Details, call 494-7773. • Sunrise Kiwanis will meet Wednesday, May 22, at 7 a.m. at Perkins with guest speaker Randy Santifer from Red Line Sports. • Preceptor Beta

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A Rainy Start to the 2013 Montana Fishing Season [AUDIO] – Newstalkkgvo on May 20, 2013 at montana fishing:

A Rainy Start to the 2013 Montana Fishing Season [AUDIO]
Newstalkkgvo
Rain soaked many who set out to start the 2013 Montana fishing season, but that did not deter thousands of men, women and children who set out to fish the state’s lakes, rivers and streams. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks spokesman Ron Aasheim said

Album review: French Montana, ‘Excuse My French’ – RedEye Chicago (blog) on May 20, 2013 at montana fun:

Album review: French Montana, ‘Excuse My French’
RedEye Chicago (blog)
Plus, albums like “Excuse My French,” which relies on a different producer for nearly every track and features multiple label rosters worth of guests, have a tendency to become bloated, over-budget messes without any sense of fun. In this case, though

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MSU professor dies in Nepal hiking expedition – Great Falls Tribune on May 21, 2013 at montana hiking:

MSU professor dies in Nepal hiking expedition
Great Falls Tribune
A professor at Montana State University died on Monday in Nepal while trekking through the Himalayas with a group of MSU students on an educational outreach trip. Betsy Palmer, 54, was an associate professor of education at MSU who was taking students

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Montana man dies in Yosemite climbing accident – MiamiHerald.com on May 21, 2013 at montana national park:


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Montana man dies in Yosemite climbing accident
MiamiHerald.com
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — A Montana man died in a rock climbing accident as he tried to climb to the top of El Capitan in Yosemite National Park, authorities said. Mason Robison, 38, was killed after a rock dislodged and severed his rope as he
Columbia Falls climber killed in Yosemite National ParkKAJ18 Kalispell Montana News
Rock climber dies in freak accident on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park GlobalPost
Columbia Falls climber dies in fallDaily Inter Lake
KEYC TV
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"SHAPE UP MONTANA" Participants Lose Pounds & Circle the World 25.7 Times – kxlo-klcm on May 20, 2013 at montana ski:

"SHAPE UP MONTANA" Participants Lose Pounds & Circle the World 25.7 Times
kxlo-klcm
The Big Sky State Games’ major sponsors are First Interstate Bank, Kampgrounds of America and Montana Cycling and Ski. Top Ten Weight Loss Teams (team name and town). ‘Blubber Busters’, Fromberg; ‘Team Extreme’, Billings; ‘The Lunatics’, Laurel

Cyclists riding across the country to support affordable housing – Laramie Boomerang on May 21, 2013 at montana vacation:

Cyclists riding across the country to support affordable housing
Laramie Boomerang
University of Wyoming graduate Katie Carlson kicks off her summer vacation tomorrow by building houses on the Atlantic Coast in Jacksonville, Fla. By early August, she’ll be doing the same thing in California after cycling cross-country to get from the

Must-see summer festivals – Wyoming Tribune on May 20, 2013 at wyoming camping:

Must-see summer festivals
Wyoming Tribune
What: The WHAT Fest has become the top festival for local and regional bands in part because of its scenic backdrop and because of its free admission and camping. Music here tends toward the bluegrass genre, and dance parties of epic proportions are

Free Fishing Day is June 1; Events for young anglers scattered throughout … – County 10 on May 20, 2013 at wyoming fishing:


County 10
Free Fishing Day is June 1; Events for young anglers scattered throughout …
County 10
Free Fishing Day applies to all waters in Wyoming except those within Yellowstone National Park and on the Wind River Indian Reservation. All fishing regulations still apply, such as creel and size limits, gear restrictions, fishing hours, and stream

Snow still falling in parts of Colorado, Wyoming – Laramie Boomerang on May 20, 2013 at wyoming ski:

Snow still falling in parts of Colorado, Wyoming
Laramie Boomerang
The Arapahoe Basin ski area reported seven inches of snow in the last 24 hours as of Monday afternoon. In southeastern Wyoming, up to 7 inches of snow was possible in Centennial and Albany. The snow has delayed the planned opening of U.S. 14A

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Discerning Hikes: Seven Directions Custom Tours Announces New Guided … – PR Web (press release) on May 21, 2013 at new mexico hiking:


PR Web (press release)
Discerning Hikes: Seven Directions Custom Tours Announces New Guided …
PR Web (press release)
New guided hiking tours include unique landscapes such as Chaco Canyon, El Morro and the new Rio Grande del Norte National Monument. After many years of conservation effort by a broad coalition of New Mexicans, and weighing in at nearly a quarter

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Solid Winter Results at US Ski Resorts Tee Up Strong Summer Bookings – First Tracks on May 20, 2013 at new mexico ski:


First Tracks
Solid Winter Results at US Ski Resorts Tee Up Strong Summer Bookings
First Tracks
America’s 121 ski resorts that operate on land within U.S. National Forests are leveraging a new summer recreation law passed in 2011 that allows the resorts located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Oregon,

Colorado: Peru Creek cleanup to hit high gear – Summit County Citizens Voice on May 21, 2013 at Summit County Voice:

Colorado: Peru Creek cleanup to hit high gear
Summit County Citizens Voice
USGS and EPA scientists take earth and water samples below the abandoned Pennsylvania Mine in Summit County, Colorado. Bob Berwyn photo. sdfg. Tainted water at the abandoned Pennsylvania Mine. By Bob Berwyn. *Extensive Summit Voice coverage

Study shows prenatal impacts of living close to major roads – Summit County Citizens Voice on May 21, 2013 at Summit County Voice:

Study shows prenatal impacts of living close to major roads
Summit County Citizens Voice
SUMMIT COUNTY — In yet another strong sign that living close to major roads is significant health risk, researchers in Massachusetts found that prenatal exposure to ambient air pollution increases the risk of subsequent respiratory infection in children.

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Colorado Vacation News 5/21/2013

Check these posts: Avvo Issues Legal Guides to Encourage Bicycle Advocacy - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com on May 13, 2013 at Breckenridge CO: Avvo Issues Legal Guides to Encourage Bicycle Advocacy The Herald | HeraldOnline.com The top 5 most … [Continue reading]

Colorado Vacation News and Views 5/20/2013

Check these posts: Avvo Issues Legal Guides to Encourage Bicycle Advocacy - Wall Street Journal (press release) on May 13, 2013 at Breckenridge CO: Avvo Issues Legal Guides to Encourage Bicycle Advocacy Wall Street Journal (press … [Continue reading]

Rocky Mountain Vacation News 5/20/2013

Check these posts: Tim Steller: Grand Canyon University Tucson campus a great idea, but that ... - Arizona Daily Star on May 19, 2013 at arizona grand canyon: Tim Steller: Grand Canyon University Tucson campus a great idea, but that … [Continue reading]

Trout Fishing Coyote Creek NM

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Took out the RV for the first time after de-winterization.  It was only an overnight trip to Sierra Bonita Campground near Coyote Creek State Park.  About 40 yards from the RV space is a beaver pond, and I caught four trout Saturday … [Continue reading]

Colorado Vacation News and Views 5/17/2013

Check these posts: Western Colorado's Grand Junction Beckons Hikers, Mountain and Road Cyclists - Watch List News (press release) on May 17, 2013 at colorado hiking: Western Colorado's Grand Junction Beckons Hikers, Mountain and Road … [Continue reading]

Rocky Mountain Vacation News 5/17/2013

Check these posts: Angler Catches Arizona's Heaviest Recorded Fish Ever - World Fishing Network - WFN: World Fishing Network on Apr 17, 2013 at arizona fishing: WFN: World Fishing Network Angler Catches Arizona's Heaviest Recorded Fish … [Continue reading]

Colorado Vacation News and Views 5/16/2013

Check these posts: Colorado fishing report for May 15, 2013 - Colorado Springs Gazette - Colorado Springs Gazette on May 16, 2013 at colorado fishing: Colorado fishing report for May 15, 2013 - Colorado Springs Gazette Colorado Springs … [Continue reading]

Rocky Mountain Vacation News 5/16/2013

Check these posts: Tim Tebow To Philadelphia Soul? Ron Jaworski Says He Offered Roster Spot To ... - Huffington Post on May 16, 2013 at arizona ski: Tim Tebow To Philadelphia Soul? Ron Jaworski Says He Offered Roster Spot To … [Continue reading]

Colorado Vacations News and Views 5/15/2013

Check these posts: Operations/HR Assistant. Operations/HR Assistant - Vail Daily News on May 14, 2013 at vail co: Operations/HR Assistant. Operations/HR Assistant Vail Daily News Operations/HR Assistant. VAIL, CO 81657 - May 14, 2013 - ad id: … [Continue reading]

Rocky Mountains Vacation News 5/15/2013

Check these posts: Grand Canyon completes historic trailhead renovation - Dixie Press Online on May 14, 2013 at arizona grand canyon: Dixie Press Online Grand Canyon completes historic trailhead renovation Dixie Press Online Grand Canyon … [Continue reading]

Colorado Vacation News 5/14/2013

Check these posts: 100-year-old woman from Colorado Springs enjoys a skiing birthday - Colorado Springs Gazette on May 13, 2013 at Colorado Ski: First Tracks 100-year-old woman from Colorado Springs enjoys a skiing birthday Colorado … [Continue reading]

Rocky Mountain Vacation News 5/14/2013

Check these posts: Bee swarm attacks hikers, including 6-year-old, in Arizona - New York Daily News on May 13, 2013 at arizona hiking: New York Daily News Bee swarm attacks hikers, including 6-year-old, in Arizona New York Daily News A … [Continue reading]

Colorado Vacations News and Views 5/13/2013

Check these posts: Rokos, Zimmer To Enter Colorado Ski Hall Of Fame - CUBuffs.com on May 10, 2013 at Colorado Ski: Rokos, Zimmer To Enter Colorado Ski Hall Of Fame CUBuffs.com VAIL – University of Colorado head skiing coach Richard … [Continue reading]

Rocky Mountain Vacation News & Views 5/13/2013

Check these posts: Celebrate Wildlife Day with educational presentations, exhibits at Grand Canyon - Dixie Press Online on May 10, 2013 at arizona grand canyon: Arizona Republic Celebrate Wildlife Day with educational presentations, … [Continue reading]

Santa Cruz Lake in NM

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  I didn't catch any fish, but it was a beautiful day at Santa Cruz Lake near Chimayo, NM.  Disappointing though, as NM Game and Fish had just the week before stocked 1500 rainbow trout here, all around 16 inches.  I guess I need to try … [Continue reading]

Colorado Vacation News 5/10/2013

Check these posts: Sonja Morgan selling Colorado ski home at sky-high asking price of nine ... - Daily Mail on May 9, 2013 at Colorado Ski: Daily Mail Sonja Morgan selling Colorado ski home at sky-high asking price of nine ... Daily … [Continue reading]

Rocky Mountain Vacation News 5/10/2013

Check these posts: Travel briefs: Alaska Air adding more rows of seats; Grand Canyon trailhead ... - San Jose Mercury News on May 9, 2013 at arizona grand canyon: Travel briefs: Alaska Air adding more rows of seats; Grand Canyon … [Continue reading]

Colorado Vacation News and Views 5/9/2013

Check these posts: Colorado Ski Country Vacations - Skiing - About.com - About - News & Issues on May 8, 2013 at Colorado Ski: Colorado Ski Country Vacations - Skiing - About.com About - News & Issues Aspen Summer Most … [Continue reading]

Rocky Mountain Vacation News 5/9/2013

Check these posts: Body of missing hiker Christopher Hensley found in Arizona mountains - ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) on Apr 19, 2013 at arizona hiking: ABC15.com (KNXV-TV) Body of missing hiker Christopher Hensley found in Arizona … [Continue reading]