New bill would allow eight local ski areas to expand operations to a wide range of year-round activities

07/16/11 U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) helped pass out of committee bipartisan legislation a bill that would help ski area communities attract recreational visitors year-round, which would support local economies and help create year-round jobs in these communities.

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AdventureSmith Explorations Announces New Basecamp Option On Activities-Packed Shore Programs While Cruising Antarctica

07/15/11 TAHOE CITY, CA, July 13, 2011 The active travel company that secures matches between adventure-seeking clients and a treasure trove of small, expedition ships, AdventureSmith Explorations http://www.adventuresmithexplorations.com/, announces a new, one-of-a-kind sea/land program that engages active travelers in off-vessel activities including optional tenting while ...

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Photography workshops in Vail Saturday

07/14/11 Long-time Vail Daily photographer and VISION workshop leader, Scott Dressel-Martin will be back in the valley to teach a photography workshop for the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens and Denver Botanic Gardens. A familiar face behind the ca Copyright 2011 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily ...

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BIKE PARKS BC HOST WORLDCLASS MOUNTAIN BIKE COMPETITIONS

07/12/11 VANCOUVER, BC July 12, 2011 The action for gravity-fuelled mountain bike competition is heating up across the province with Whistlers Kokanee Crankworx leading the charge kicking off on Friday July 15. Bike Parks BC's lift-accessed resorts are hosting mountain bike competitions all summer long, giving riders of all ages the opportunity to compete alongside some of the the best athletes in...

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Public Can Pay Respects To Betty Ford

07/11/11 The public can pay their respects to former first lady Betty Ford by attending a post-memorial service repose tomorrow at a Palm Desert church or by lining a motorcade route to the airport on Wednesday.

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On the Lakes

07/09/11 We are still getting plenty of fish planted. White Pines, Beaver Creek, North Fork of the Stanislaus, Union Reservoir, Lake Alpine, and Angels Creek were planted this past week. White Pines Lake, Angels Creek, Beaver Creek and Mosquito Lake will be planted this week.

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Legals July 7, 2011

07/07/11 Notice of Trustee's Sale Idaho Code 45-1506 Today's date: June 6, 2011 File No.: 7023.94595 Sale date and time (local time): October 6, 2011 at 10:00 AM Sale location: in the Veteran's Plaza outside the north entrance of the administrative building, 451 Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 Property address: 3640 W Echo Dr Post Falls, ID 83854 Successor Trustee: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc ...

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Souza worked hard, saved

07/06/11 Family meant everything to Rose Teresa Souza of Manteca. Although living her entire life as a single woman, she amassed a sizable nest egg by scrimping and saving every penny, most of which she earned from working 35 years at the former Sharpe Army Depot...

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Conklin Brothers found themselves in hot water during latest races at Orange Show Speedway

07/06/11 The heat was on for the Conklin Brothers Racing Team and everyone else at Orange Show Speedway in San Bernardino (Ca.) on Saturday.

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Forecast Shows It May Snow On The 4th of July

07/03/11 Winter weather makes for some strange summer vacation plans across the western US, Water Damage Local reports. Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 02, 2011 Bikini tops and snows skis... at the same location? That is exactly what many travelers may be witnessing across the Midwest and Western US this 4th of July holiday, with late winter snowstorms covering Western mountain ranges from the Rockies to the ...

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Tahoe skiing, fireworks for 1st time in 18 years

07/02/11 This Fourth of July, Jim Feutz is celebrating on the slopes. "I'll be seeing people wearing Bermuda shorts and T-shirts in the snow," said the Berkeley resident. Feutz, 68, is one of many Bay Area skiers and...

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Closing weekend at Mammoth

07/02/11 This weekend, California's Mammoth Mountain closes after having a nearly eight-month-long opening season. Mammoth opened for the winter on November 11 with a strong early-season base and throughout the year, an active La Ni?a pattern brought storm after storm through the Sierra, leaving one of the...

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Head to Big Bear for fitness and fun

07/02/11 The lake is brim full, the fishing exceptional, the surrounding forest awe-inspiring and mellow temperatures and mountain breezes keep the alpine resort of Big Bear cool all summer. Best yet, the most popular route into town, Highway 330, is now open again after extensive winter storm repairs. There has never been a better summer to get some mountain-high exercise in the form of some creative ...

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Independence Day festivities set for July 4

07/01/11 And if picnics aren't your thing... This is one of those rare years when skiing also is an option for celebrating the national holiday. In preparation for Independence Day skiers, Ozzy Frank shovels snow onto the approach of a ski lift at Alpine Meadows Ski Resort near, Tahoe City, on, Thursday.

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Tahoe Resorts Prepare For Rare Wintry Fourth

07/01/11 For the first time in more than 15 years, Californians heading to Lake Tahoe for the July 4th weekend will be able to not only enjoy summertime outdoor pursuits but also take a run or two down a ski slope at Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley and two other resorts.

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Thousands flee as fire nears town, nuke lab

06/27/11 Cars clogged roads leading out of Los Alamos, N.M., on Monday as a raging wildfire spread to within one mile of the nation's preeminent nuclear weapons facility and destroyed 30 structures.

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The Human League announce North American Tour

06/23/11 The Human League have announced their North American Tour plans for their upcoming release to be distributed this fall on EMI, titled "Credo". This is the first tour in over 15 years that includes Canadian dates Vancouver and Toronto. They will be supported by special guests Canadian New Wave legends Men without Hats. Here are the dates taking place in August: Thu 1st Alpine, CA - The DC ...

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Financial problems shutter Section 8 assistance agency

06/22/11 Financial trouble without a clear solution caused Central Sierra Planning Council members to approve an exit strategy Wednesday that will result in the dissolution of the agency at the end of June.

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Fire evacuations grow near Ariz. city

06/17/11 Heavy air attacks with fire retardant slowed the spread of a fire near Sierra Vista, Ariz., on Friday but not before a series of evacuations and more homes destroyed.

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Pond World Announces Line of Pumps for All Sizes of Ponds

06/15/11 Online pond supply superstore, Pond World, has introduced a new line of pond pumps from Alpine Pond Pump Products, which include power head pumps, stream pumps, cyclone pumps, and surge pumps ranging from 67 to 8,000 gallon per hour capacities.

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