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<title>Nagog Pond</title>
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        There is a great bicycle map available from <a href="http://www.bikemaps.com/pktmaps.htm">Pocket Rides</a> showing how to get to this pond from the Concord T station.

From the website:
Nagog Hill Conservation Area’s 158 acres provide trails that are generally wide, well marked, and in good condition. Much of the area was once cleared farmland, and there are many dry-stone walls delineating the boundaries of the former farm fields. The property was acquired by the town in a series of purchases between 1975 and 1980, using both state and town funds.

Two accesses serve this area. The main entrance is from Nagog Hill Road, next to the horse corral, 1 mile from Acton Center. There is a parking lot with kiosk, trail maps, and other information. The second access is via a corridor that leads from the contiguous Grassy Pond Conservation Area, located on Nagog Hill Road’s westerly side. A sign, easily seen from the road across from the Grassy Pond consarea parking lot, marks this entrance.<br/>Tags: hiking, pond, water<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/97352">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        There is a great bicycle map available from <a href="http://www.bikemaps.com/pktmaps.htm">Pocket Rides</a> showing how to get to this pond from the Ballardvale T station.

Berry Pond is the area's day use facility, and is open Memorial Day to Labor Day. The pond has a sand beach and new washhouse with flush toilets and changing stalls set against a beautiful backdrop of trees reflected in the surface of the pond. Lifeguards are on duty from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily. Grills and picnic tables are available for anyone wishing to picnic at Berry Pond.

Lorraine Park Campground, located about 2 miles from the Headquarters on Jenkins Rd., contains 91 sizeable campsites that are spread out sufficiently to provide a real "forest" camping experience. Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a grill, and although no electric or water hookups are available, the bathrooms do have hot water showers. Camping is offered mid-April to mid-October; office hours are from 9am-9pm.<br/>Tags: hiking, swim, fishing, camping, swimming, water, trails, showers, horseback riding, mountain biking, canoeing, trailer, swimming hole, picinic, state forest, accessible beaches, accessible camping, accessible restrooms, hunting restrictions, picnicking, skiing crosscountry, r.v., walking trails<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/97355">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Location of many movie sets and TV commercials. The Flintstones movie was filmed here in the mid '90s. The Pacific Crest Trail also cuts through the park. Location of an annual Easter sunrise service.<br/>Tags: hiking, park, rock climbing, day trip, movie set, pct, agua dulce, vasquez<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/78647">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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         I went to Albuquerque city for spending our holiday’s, its located in central New Mexico area. It’s wondering and rambling area. Also it is largest city of that state. Some of the best tourist destination supports area located here, one of them Santa fe, which no too long distance only just 60 miles around, after remain few days, I went also there and gain some other enjoyment there. Kite and hot balloon festival are the most probably famous at that city, we can say a colorful city and spread awesome scenery and day and nighttime. I enjoyed at here with show of hot balloon festival, Remarkable show it was, if you see this then understand why I was telling more about that festival. A huge of balloon you can look at that festival. Arrived that place but before coming also reserved a room at <a href="http://www.hotelsatanywhere.com/usa/nm/albuquerque-hotels/">cheap hotels in Albuquerque</a>, NM. Which was wonder, indoor and outdoor both side, features and services wonder, I felt it during the journey, continental breakfast every morning got it, Nice time at breakfast time, because everything meals I liked more, Continentals breakfast always free. Whatever, first day at that city not to adventure because I was just coming at 7pm evening time, due to not to go anyplace but only dinner time, I went near the street restaurant, Meals of restaurant was to delicious, after dinner also ate some vanilla ice-cream, I loved this flavor. Next Morning awoke up early morning and ready for watching that city. First we took some pass, including (bus, train passes), daily roots train came every few minute then took a map and went for watching that city, also business spot therefore huge of business centre and building situated, but that was a great place, museum, hiking, fishing, boating and other adventure made that city more wonder and awesome, beauty of that city looked over the peak of any mountains, you will be look that like a awesome light city. First day, most of city place like, markets, street, art galley; restaurant meals and more took more enjoyment. Late evening came back to our rooms and I was too tired then packed some dinner meals, at night 9pm ate our dinner with watching of TV. Next Morning walked at Albuquerque Biological Park, which was tremendous for travel. Full day I was there, including some best place at there like Aquarium, the Rio Grande zoo, Rio Grande botanic garden, and most awesome , enjoyment place at there was tingly beach., we purchase a combo parks for full park travel, I got a lot of entertainment and knowledge also. Also got every place with help of train at that park.  Rio Grande Zoo was to wondering, opened at 9pm to 5pm evening. Here I watched polar bear, lions, zebra, giraffe, tree, grass, elephants, water rockwork and more entertain to me, Nice time I spend at there, after lunch went to Albuquerque Aquarium, I could see there fresh water species like jellyfish, Koi fish, shrimp fish, and creepy eel tunnel and more located there, also watched there Japanese garden and after 6 pm came back to our room. But I would like to Indian Pueblo cultural center, which was too explorations and beautiful program at there, as well took some best meals at there restaurants, art galley also watch. I went at there in starting of October and it was great time for hot balloon festival; it was world largest balloon festival that aims to our travel. 
One of the most photography event also it was. Huge of different color hot balloonist came here in a largest field of that city and set up our balloon for lunching, that balloon a kinds of shape and hundred of color contains balloon, huge of balloonist came here in every corner of world. It was morning time and best for ballooning.
But one of the best place I watched at that city, and which was Sandia Peak Tramway, Journey of that tram, show more excitement, at morning time about 9 pm I got a 30 minute rides and made wonder moment, over the tramway looked below side area and city, wonder and awesome beautiful scenery I watched, 
Second last day, for shopping day, took a train near the station and after 30 minute travel left this and after some time walked went near the street famous marked as well shipping place, purchase some usual items and also ate nice meals at there. After restaurant time also watched a movies near the downtown theater, which was wonder movies, and came back late night after dinner. Next morning was not too long because it was last day and I want to rest of half day because next day long travel I did, so went nearest Albuquerque art museum and history place, where some awesome history define thing watched, one of the dinosaurs history also watched with statue. Daytime took a lunch, walked to our room packed our luggage. Next morning came back to our home. 
<br/>Tags: entertainment, hiking, museum, fun, cheap hotels, discount hotels, hotel reservations<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4603315">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Questing
New Marlborough, MA<br/>Tags: hiking, letterboxing<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/290381">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Becket Historic Quarry
Becket, MA<br/>Tags: hiking, historic, letterboxing, quarry, becket<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/290389">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Lunch at  a tarn near Chinook Pass.<br/>Tags: hiking, backpacking, PCT<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4030851">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Mt. Rainier - deep rain forest to barren alpine tundra.<br/>Tags: hiking, NP parks<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4030856">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        At the intersection of Main and Sunset Avenues, there is ample space off the side of the road for several vehicles to park, free of charge. From here, there is access to several paved and unpaved trails that head to Lake Natoma and Nimbus Dam.<br/>Tags: hiking, parking, lake, nature, dam<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4613135">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Hiking in the snow with Doug and Steve, looking for quartz crystals???<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, steve, 30s, doug<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80176">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Doug and my backpacking trip in Aug. 2003.  We stopped at Ruby Lake the first night - early - after Wright dropped us off.<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, doug, 40s<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80581">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        Highest point of our hike, 12100 ft. and the highest I've ever been on land.  Day 2, first morning.<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, doug, 40s<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80588">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.427365 -118.771305</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wetlanderd</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-09 17:15:18.962078+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/80606">
<link>http://platial.com/post/80606</link>
<title>Golden Creek and Camp</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Day 4 campsite.  We were below 10,000ft at this site so we built our first campfire and got warm.
Did I mention that it gets cold at night above 10,000 ft. Even in August we had frost every night.<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, doug, 40s<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80606">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.446925 -118.789072</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wetlanderd</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-09 17:38:03.675185+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/80608">
<link>http://platial.com/post/80608</link>
<title>Mosquito Flats - Start and End Point</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Our starting point at 10,200 ft.  No problem!<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, doug, 40s<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80608">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.434522 -118.748646</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wetlanderd</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-09 17:45:29.216746+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/81029">
<link>http://platial.com/post/81029</link>
<title>Hiking England</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Catholicgauze shares his desire to hike coast to coast across England.  Many a website and book exist about this trail.<br/>Tags: walking, hiking, tourism, geography, outdoors, england, united kingdom, richmond, coast to coast, st bees, robin hoods bay, catholicgauze, great britain<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/81029">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>54.404544 -1.679535</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:catholicgauze</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-11 06:31:38.092518+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/82221">
<link>http://platial.com/post/82221</link>
<title>Georgia O'Keeffe country - great to Visit</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Abiquiu has everything -
Great Art, Wonderful lodging, Food, 
Hiking, Rivers,Indian Artifacts, 
Dinosaur Museum
<br/>Tags: rivers, hiking, art, food, lodging, santa fe, abiquiu has everything, abiquiu, indian artifacts<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/82221">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>36.209585 -106.320448</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jan77hauser</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-13 14:12:12.810542+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/88721">
<link>http://platial.com/post/88721</link>
<title>Malibu Creek State Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Great hiking and, if you're lucky, you can see the old Mash television show set, which is located within the park.<br/>Tags: mash, set, hike, hiking, park, television, coke, malibu, happy, happy2exist<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/88721">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>34.087853 -118.724399</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:sammylami</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-02 11:05:13.594613+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4039885">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4039885</link>
<title>Big Hill lake, Cherryvale KS</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Description:

Mound Valley is 4 1/2 miles east of Cherryvale, KS, and 12 miles west of Parsons, KS. The project lands are mainly oak-hickory forests with some rolling hills adjacent to private lands and farmlands. Some activities at this campground include bass fishing, horseback riding, hiking, and swimming.
Services & Amenities:
Within Facility

    * Accessible Restroom
    * Boat Launch Ramp
    * Boat Trailer Park Lot
    * Hiking Trail
    * Restroom
    * Potable Water
    * Showers
    * Swimming
    * Telephone<br/>Tags: biking, hiking, camping, water, beach, party, boating, horse trails, Swimming, Big Hill Lake, Pittsburg, Parsons, sking, Cherryvale, Independence<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4039885">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.270706056 -95.4569864273</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jweaver</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-10-23 17:35:57.546936+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4042491">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4042491</link>
<title>Le Hunt, KS - Ghost Town</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Location Description:     
 
LeHunt is an old abandoned cement plant and town outside of Independence, now in ruins. Also onsite is an old cemetery. The ruins are said to be haunted by the ghost of a worker who died there. There is also evidence that people have gathered there to perform some sort of magic rituals.

History:
When Montgomery County was developing the oil and gas industry at the turn of the century, an area northwest of Independence was receiving some industrial attention. The portion of land known later as Le Hunt was beginning to boom as a new cement company, which had a capacity of producing 4,000 barrels of cement daily, was beginning to start its operations. Several hundred employees worked at the plant, and a small business district sprang up under the cloudy gray smoke belching from Le Hunt's smokestacks.<br/>Tags: hiking, History, Cemetery, Pittsburg, Parsons, Cherryvale, Wild West, Ghost, Ghost Town, Independence, Elk City, Le Hunt<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4042491">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.2691692313 -95.7470083237</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jweaver</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-10-24 08:43:52.951118+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/927271">
<link>http://platial.com/post/927271</link>
<title>Questing</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/927271">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.12891 -73.24791</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:keltiwoman</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-01-19 08:32:42.717045+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/109809">
<link>http://platial.com/post/109809</link>
<title>Hike Tongariro Crossing</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Allegedly the best day-hike in the world.  Mount Doom movie backdrop from Lord of the Rings.  <br/>Tags: great walk, hiking, outdoors, national park, tramping, new zealand<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/109809">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>-39.273727 175.567017</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:rengber</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-08-01 17:54:09.335421+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/111445">
<link>http://platial.com/post/111445</link>
<title>Grand Teton National Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking, nature<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/111445">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>43.759037 -110.74424</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:dacwest2006</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-08-09 06:35:39.121875+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4627351">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4627351</link>
<title>Mt. Rainier National Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        From wikipedia:
"Mount Rainier National Park is a United States National Park located in southeast Pierce County and northeast Lewis County in Washington state.[1] It was established on 2 March 1899, the fifth national park in the United States. The park contains 368 square miles (950 km2) including all of Mount Rainier, a 14,410-foot (4,392 m) stratovolcano.[2] The mountain rises abruptly from the surrounding land with elevations in the park ranging from 1,600 feet (490 m) to over 14,000 feet (4,300 m). The highest point in the Cascade Range, around it are valleys, waterfalls, subalpine wildflower meadows, old growth forest and more than 26 glaciers. The volcano is often shrouded in clouds that dump enormous amounts of rain and snow on the peak every year and hide it from the crowds that head to the park on weekends."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Rainier_National_Park<br/>Tags: woods, forest, hiking, wildlife, wilderness, National park<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4627351">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>46.8564347635 -121.712036133</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:carpfish</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-04-28 17:31:43.63225+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4613267">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4613267</link>
<title>McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        While the hiking here is great (the park is on the Pacific Crest Trail), the main reason to visit this park is Burney Falls. At 129 feet, they're certainly not the biggest falls around, but take my word for it, they are spectacularly beautiful.

A word of advice about vacationing here, though. I have yet to try camping in this area, but I'm guessing that it would be a far superior experience to lodging in the nearby town of Fall River Mills. The only place to shop for food was a tiny convenience store, and the only restaurant in town was a nightmare. If you're intent on staying at a motel, the town of Burney might be a better bet- it at least has a Safeway.<br/>Tags: waterfall, hiking, scenic, nature, falls, scenery<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4613267">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>41.0148791653 -121.65058136</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:carpfish</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-04-23 15:41:16.810725+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4613537">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4613537</link>
<title>Lava Beds National Monument</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        The lava tubes here make for some great amateur spelunking! If you're not worried about looking nerdy, you might want to bring a hard hat. I had one and was glad of it. The ceilings within the caves get very low and some parts will need to be crawled through.

The hiking here is great, but bring sun protection.

This site is also home to carved petroglyphs and painted pictographs left by native peoples. The majority of these are located at what is now called Petroglyph Point. (I'm quite sad because I didn't know about the rock art when I was visiting here and I didn't see it... Guess I'll have to go back now!)

The native Modoc people used their knowledge of these caves to help them fight off the US army during the Modoc War of 1872-1873. 

<br/>Tags: hiking, caves, history, spelunking, native, first nation, indigenous people, lava tubes, petroglyphs<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4613537">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>41.7508241355 -121.511535645</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:carpfish</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-04-23 17:50:12.538938+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4627438">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4627438</link>
<title>Crater Lake National Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        From the National Park Service website:
"Crater Lake is located in Southern Oregon on the crest of the Cascade Mountain range, 100 miles (160 km) east of the Pacific Ocean. It lies inside a caldera, or volcanic basin, created when the 12,000 foot (3,660 meter) high Mount Mazama collapsed 7,700 years ago following a large eruption.

"Generous amounts of winter snow, averaging 533 inches (1,354 cm) per year, supply the lake with water. There are no inlets or outlets to the lake. Crater Lake, at 1,943 feet (592 meters) deep, is the seventh deepest lake in the world and the deepest in the United States. Evaporation and seepage prevent the lake from becoming any deeper."<br/>Tags: forest, hiking, wildlife, national park, wilderness<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4627438">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.944360447 -122.124023438</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:carpfish</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-04-28 17:57:53.800096+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4627337">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4627337</link>
<title>Olympic National Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        From wikipedia:
"Olympic National Park is located in the U.S. state of Washington, in the Olympic Peninsula. The park can be divided into three basic regions: the Pacific coastline, the Olympic Mountains, and the temperate rainforest. U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt originally created Olympic National Monument in 1909 and after Congress voted to authorize a redesignation to National Park status, President Franklin Roosevelt signed the legislation in 1938. In 1976, Olympic National Park became an International Biosphere Reserve, and in 1981 it was designated a World Heritage Site. In 1988, almost all of the Olympic Peninsula was designated as the Olympic Wilderness, further enhancing the protection of the region."

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_National_Park<br/>Tags: forest, hiking, wildlife, rainforest, wilderness<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4627337">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>47.7762520439 -123.255615234</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:carpfish</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-04-28 17:25:05.499267+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4627673">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4627673</link>
<title>Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        From the U.S. Forest Service site:
"Welcome to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, one of the most visited forests in the country, located on the western slopes of the Cascade mountain range between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia. Here you will find glacier-covered peaks, spectacular mountain meadows and old-growth forests."<br/>Tags: forest, hiking, wildlife, national park, glaciers, wilderness<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4627673">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.2045408452 -121.286315918</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:carpfish</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-04-28 18:53:00.727514+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/1313143">
<link>http://platial.com/post/1313143</link>
<title>✓ Visit Brent and Serena, May 7-14, 2007</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Vacation!

This was a wonderful vacation. I drew every day. I went to the beach. I spent a night in la Paz. I got to hang out with good friends.

Highlights of the trip include Serena bringing her lettuce sprouts with us to La Paz to keep them watered and happy, having the hotel rooftop bar all to ourselves in La Paz, Brent's cooking, the rocky beach, making up stories about the ruins of the old cannery, and all of the hanging out.
<a href="http://flickr.com/photos/tracy_the_astonishing/sets/72157600221537118/">See all the pictures from my vacation</a><br/>Tags: bugs, drawing, hiking, friends, art, beach, mexico, sunshine, baja, todos santos, brent, serena, la paz<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1313143">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>23.45 -110.220001</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-09-07 07:32:22.523871+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/927237">
<link>http://platial.com/post/927237</link>
<title>Beebe Hill State Forest</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking, fire towers, nys forests fishing<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/927237">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.33875 -73.4745</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:keltiwoman</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-01-25 17:04:50.434863+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/227000">
<link>http://platial.com/post/227000</link>
<title>Mushroom Hunting with a Camera</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        We went back for another walk on Monday (Labor Day). This was partly to help Vigo get over his fear of yellow jackets in the Fells and partly to try to get pictures of the mushrooms in situ. We're taking care of Brian and Aaron's cats this week while they're up in Maine, so it only makes sense to get in a little hike while we're up there.

One thing we did was to write the names of the three mushrooms we had positively identified on popsicle sticks so we could look for them again and mark them along the trail. That was fun.

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/94/235491401_27116d6aaa.jpg?v=0" width="384" height="288" />

We hadn't brought a basket or bag, so we didn't collect any mushrooms. I don't want to try to identify new mushrooms without having them on hand to examine, but here are the pictures we took of some of the fungus of the Fells. Most of the pictures we took didn't turn out. They were all taken with the micro setting on and with a flash.

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/94/235490056_13f6a6c7f7.jpg?v=0" />

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/87/235490500_38a08395ce.jpg?v=0" />

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/93/235490590_66333454eb.jpg?v=0" width="384" height="288" />
<img src="http://static.flickr.com/85/235490621_a215636748.jpg?v=0" width="384" height="288" />

<img src="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tracy_the_astonishing/235490792/" />

<b>Some kind of Amanita</b>
We thought maybe this was the famous death cap, and maybe it is, but we couldn't really get a positive identification of it. At any rate, it is definitely some kind of amanita and it is wise not to eat any amanita, just to be on the safe side.

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/90/235490826_645520acaa.jpg?v=0" />

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<b>Painted Suillus</b>
<img src="http://static.flickr.com/83/235492069_02ea22bf16.jpg?v=0" />

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/94/235492212_81b4ada08e.jpg?v=0" />

These aren't mushrooms, but they are pretty neat.

<img src="http://static.flickr.com/83/235492166_909c6dc712.jpg?v=0" />







<br/>Tags: walk, hike, hiking, mushrooms, fun, family, kids, outdoors, fells, fungus, winchester fells, shrooming, mushroom<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/227000">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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<georss:point>42.4281765434 -71.1199951172</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-09-22 09:32:36.944941+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/80232">
<link>http://platial.com/post/80232</link>
<title>Madeline Island</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
         Shari and Jer's nice spot in the woods<br/>Tags: kayaking, biking, hiking, swimming, sailing<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80232">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>46.825436 -90.683899</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:suselo</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-08 19:00:01.217026+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/5339586">
<link>http://platial.com/post/5339586</link>
<title>Fall Branch Falls</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Fall branch falls is a medium/moderate hike to beautiful cascading waterfalls.  It is marked by a small cut out in the wall of a road pull off.  Located right off the Cherohala skyway.<br/>Tags: waterfalls, hiking, cherokee national forest, cherohala skyway<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/5339586">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>36.418157 -82.623764</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:telliquahfalls</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-11-18 16:28:09.038387+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/84128">
<link>http://platial.com/post/84128</link>
<title>Northwest Bay Brook</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Parking area at a popular public fishing spot, with short trails to walk around the nearby river and falls as well as an entrance to the Tongue Mountain trail.<br/>Tags: hiking, lake george<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/84128">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>43.627067 -73.607368</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:ejp1082</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-18 08:05:09.546035+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/78732">
<link>http://platial.com/post/78732</link>
<title>McConnell's Mill</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Recreation and historic state park<br/>Tags: hiking, climbing, picnic, mill<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/78732">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>40.953131 -80.169597</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:redwards</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-04 19:26:11.4696+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/83107">
<link>http://platial.com/post/83107</link>
<title>Vista House</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        A great place to take a visitor. Excellent views of the Columbia River Gorge. Very scenic drive up. A little further East is a great hike, Angle's rest. Even better views of the gorge. <br/>Tags: hiking, scenic, oregon, tourism, columbia river<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/83107">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>45.602449 -122.042742</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jedski</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-15 17:36:28.017894+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/75108">
<link>http://platial.com/post/75108</link>
<title>Pali Lookout</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Get gobsmacked as you look down upon an indescribable panorama of pristine waters, lush rainforest, steep cliffs (pali), and dormant volcanoes.  This place was also site of a fierce battle between the armies of Kamehameha I and Kalanikupule, an alii nui (chief) of Maui and Oahu.  Kamehameha's troops ultimately overpowered his rival's ending with their complete demise as they were all pushed off the sheer cliff.<br/>Tags: hiking, scenic, nature, cultural<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/75108">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>21.36496 -157.793616</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:igrok</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-04-28 11:30:17.073639+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4790533">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4790533</link>
<title>Breath-taking Mt. Consitution</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Awe-inspiring, I could write a host of adjectives and never do the views from the top of Mt. Constitution justice. Just go. This is the don't-miss attraction of the San Juan Islands. Drive up to the top (only the insane would bike the steep and winding roads) and just breathe in the 360 degree views as far as the eye can see. Once you've drunk your fill, head elsewhere inside Moran State Park to hike the trails.<br/>Tags: hiking, parks, orcas island, mt constitution<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4790533">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.661244 -122.83648</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:kaytwin2</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-06-04 13:52:24.988785+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/74501">
<link>http://platial.com/post/74501</link>
<title>Waimea Valley</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Now run by the Audubon Society, this leisurely park contains rare native and endangered flora and fauna including the elusive Alae 'Ula (red) bird, which has a deep red crown and in Hawaiian legend gave the Natives fire.  At the end of the 3 mile trail is a refreshing waterfall; you're allowed to dip / swim in the pool.  Come on in, the water's just fine!<br/>Tags: hiking, nature, educational, cultural<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/74501">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>21.638002 -158.053694</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:igrok</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-04-27 17:57:07.686567+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/76081">
<link>http://platial.com/post/76081</link>
<title>Cummings Creek Wilderness Area</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        This place is the best. Look for the entrance just adjacent to Neptune Beach. Follow the road to the parking lot and then make you way down the hill to the right of the path. The path just goes on forever, but there are trails down to the creek from it. I recommend following the creek. I found some unusual all-black giant daddy longlegs under a rock.<br/>Tags: hiking, old growth, giant ferns, fallen trees across the creek<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/76081">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>44.262412 -124.104824</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:paulf</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-04-29 17:12:40.708779+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/76734">
<link>http://platial.com/post/76734</link>
<title>great park with a bridge thats cut in half</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        great park, plus you can camp here (free I think, heavy winds sometimes though).  Great starting point for hiking up the Walla Walla River.  Plus there is an old bridge that is cut in half, the ends are there but nothing goes over the river anymore. There are also really beautiful veiws of the Columbia from the train tracks next to the Columbia river here.<br/>Tags: hiking, bridge, trains, columbia river, walla walla, walula<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/76734">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>46.060487 -118.906403</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:phototron</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-01 20:00:10.914359+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/76878">
<link>http://platial.com/post/76878</link>
<title>Lake Almanor</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Lake Almanor ! Great Camping ! Hiking ! Fishing !<br/>Tags: hiking, fishing, camping, ca, chester, lake almanor<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/76878">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>40.266559 -121.136541</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:mapkook</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-02 09:40:49.542724+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/77116">
<link>http://platial.com/post/77116</link>
<title>Punch Bowl Falls - Eagle Creek</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Exquisite falls.  Moderate hike.<br/>Tags: rosalie, hiking, travel, picnic, dad, pat, 20s, paul, phil, ann<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/77116">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>45.613077 -121.885586</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wetlanderd</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-02 17:21:16.191495+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/79591">
<link>http://platial.com/post/79591</link>
<title>Top of the Tram</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        From the yellow marker, which is the base, you are transported to the top of a Mountain. A California State Park! Where it seems few know about... until you reach the top and find what may be a hidden Treasure.
People from the World over travel here to experience incredible hiking, some walk with snow skis (There is still Snow in June!). An amazing picture location.
After a real workout just walking around, you will find a Cafeteria and just beyond a special curtained area, a luxurious Fine Dinning experience that you will remember for many years to come. I had the Duck… a True treat.  I can’t wait till I visit again.

But, I saved the Best for last! The Ride Up… In a word…Wow!
Going down is just as much fun. A Fun Family Event. Bring clothing for both Warm/Hot and Cold temperatures. Oh, and perhaps Chewing Gum for on the way up, to make the ride easier for those who may need it. Let me know if you enjoy your visit! 
A true California treasure.
<br/>Tags: tram, hiking, fun, restaurants, snow, day trip, ear pressure, family trip, fine dinning, picture location<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/79591">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>33.857717 -116.558247</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:belovedone</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-06 23:00:39.546826+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/80590">
<link>http://platial.com/post/80590</link>
<title>Fourth Recess Lake and Camp</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Our second night camp site and awsome view of lake and ridge.<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, doug, 40s<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80590">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.442427 -118.785038</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wetlanderd</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-09 17:18:07.024439+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/80592">
<link>http://platial.com/post/80592</link>
<title>Third Recess Lake</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Day hike on day three and the lost 10,000 ft seagull.<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, doug, 40s<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80592">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.42498 -118.802547</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wetlanderd</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-09 17:26:01.877747+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/80597">
<link>http://platial.com/post/80597</link>
<title>No Name Lake and Camp</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Site of our fourth night's camp.  Very tired and legs sore. Letting Doug down.  Whining!<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, doug, 40s<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80597">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.457077 -118.795252</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wetlanderd</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-09 17:34:28.47714+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/80604">
<link>http://platial.com/post/80604</link>
<title>Ridge Line Day Hike</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Day hike to ridge above Pioneer Basin.  Awsome views to North and South.  Lost sunglasses.<br/>Tags: hiking, travel, doug, 40s<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/80604">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.486573 -118.808899</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:wetlanderd</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-09 17:33:54.274673+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/84129">
<link>http://platial.com/post/84129</link>
<title>Black Mountain Trail</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Entrance to Black Mountain Trail (aprox.)<br/>Tags: hiking, lake george<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/84129">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>43.620668 -73.466949</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:ejp1082</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-05-18 08:12:35.716174+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/93864">
<link>http://platial.com/post/93864</link>
<title>Wright's Pond</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        	Wright's Pond

Wrights Pond
This swimming and picnic reservation is located on Elm Street in Medford and is available for use by Medford residents only. An admission fee is charged to help defray costs associated with the upkeep of the area. For more information, contact the Department of Public Works office at 781-393-2417.<br/>Tags: hiking, sticker, swimming, fee, swimming hole, residents only, permit<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/93864">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.439547 -71.099696</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:tracy_the_astonishing</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-19 17:21:08.849304+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/96346">
<link>http://platial.com/post/96346</link>
<title>Oak Creek Canyon</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Last week I went here to camp but the day before a forest fire kicked up. It was started by a camp fire. They evacuated over 400 people from the area. I think they are still fighting the fire. They have since closed the entire Coconino National Forest.<br/>Tags: hiking, camping, nature, creek, forest fire, bummer<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/96346">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>34.959121 -111.75293</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:kbeadle</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-27 17:29:49.300872+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/96679">
<link>http://platial.com/post/96679</link>
<title>Holy Jim Trail</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        
The road from hell leads to a heaven-like waterfall.

By BRIAN QUINES
SqueezeOC.com

Distance: 2.8 miles

Time: 1.5 hours

Difficulty: Easy hike at the beginning. Progressively becomes difficult with low tree canopies and multiple stream crossings via stepping stones and large branches traversing the water. Be prepared, also, to climb over roots and large rocks.

Caution: The canyon is a thriving habitat that includes mountain lions, snakes and patches of poison oak. Long pants are suggested.

Trailhead: At the end of Trabuco Creek Road, 4.7 miles east of Live Oak Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon.

$5 Adventurer’s Pass for parking available at the trailhead.

Note: Trabuco Creek Road is a very rough dirt path resembling uncharted moon territory more than a road. Large rocks, potholes and washboard-like dips are common.

Why we like it: Short hike with a moderate grade through a lush canyon to Holy Jim Falls, a secluded, 17-foot waterfall.

Details:  The adventure begins as you turn off Live Oak Canyon Road onto Trabuco Creek Road, which doesn’t receive much maintenance. The 4.7 miles to the trailhead may be the longest and bumpiest drive you’ve experienced.

The road is barely driveable in a small car or other low-lying vehicles; you’ll have to drive very slow. I recommend using a lunar rover for this stretch of road, but an off-road truck or SUV will suffice.

The 4-wheel adventure ends at a parking lot on your left. Park here and obtain an Adventurer’s Pass at the kiosk.

Proceed north on foot up a small hill and into the canyon, where small cabins appear. These cabins sprouted in the late 1800s when beekeepers made a living here.

One of the beekeepers was James T. Smith, who had a nasty swearing habit. He earned the name "Cussin’ Jim" until government cartographers renamed him "Holy Jim" – the name of the canyon today.

You’ll come to a steel gate after .5 miles. The vegetation quickly thickens as you trek deeper into the canyon.

There are seven stream crossings in the next mile; some are very easy to traverse while others are difficult thanks to large boulders, overhanging tree limbs or loose stepping stones.

Natural canopies create tunnels along the way and the steep canyon walls and trees provide shade.

Follow the sign toward the falls when you meet the Holy Jim Trail after the last stream crossing. The falls await you about 400 yards away.

This is probably the trickiest part of the hike: trekking very close to the creek bed in the canyon, which is now significantly narrower.

You can hear Holy Jim Falls just ahead, with water falling into the small pond below. It’s no Niagara Falls, but the tranquility of this hideaway with its riparian habitat enclosed by towering canyon walls is certainly special.

Eat a sandwich or take a quick dunk in the chilly pond before heading back.

Also consider a car wash after driving out of the canyon. Your vehicle will be filthy! <br/>Tags: waterfall, trail, hiking, outdoor, nature, trek, holy jim trail<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/96679">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>33.659389 -117.585125</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:baostar</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-29 21:44:47.396145+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/98720">
<link>http://platial.com/post/98720</link>
<title>malibu convience camping</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        This undeveloped home site substitutes for the lack of adequte camping in the beach area of sothern california. Watchout for snakes when it's hot.  <br/>Tags: rattlesnakes, undeveloped, hiking, camping, beach, pch, malibu<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/98720">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>34.039489 -118.66171</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:taylor</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-07-10 16:09:02.840511+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4401155">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4401155</link>
<title>Summer Job</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        In the summer of 1981, I lived in Bellingham for two months with friends. It was great for hiking, biking, and traveling into Vancouver. Problem was, after I landed a job waitressing, I soon lost it. Not enough customers. Money was tight and I moved on.<br/>Tags: washington, hiking, camping, mountains, bellingham<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4401155">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.7518881085 -122.477645874</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:spewker</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-02-12 20:06:54.746379+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/110335">
<link>http://platial.com/post/110335</link>
<title>Next Adventure</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        used and closeout gear for all the outdoor things you might be doing.
the used stuff is in great condition!<br/>Tags: outdooor gear, legal binding, outdoor supplies, skiing, hiking, camping, boots, boating<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/110335">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>45.519446 -122.660586</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jason</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-08-03 11:38:57.847223+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4169672">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4169672</link>
<title>Springwater Provincial Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking, recreational, cross country skiing, wildlife sanctuary, Ontario Parks, dayuse park, family park<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4169672">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>44.490872594 -79.850692749</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:nabweekly</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-11-23 18:20:47.88664+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/187116">
<link>http://platial.com/post/187116</link>
<title>Gaylor Lakes</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Gaylor Lakes in the Yosemite National Park backcountry. Trailhead on Tioga Road, just inside the east park entrance.<br/>Tags: hiking, yosemite, alpine, gaylor lakes<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/187116">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.9158 -119.2696</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:hikergirl</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-08-23 20:40:57.479388+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/187129">
<link>http://platial.com/post/187129</link>
<title>Nevada Fall</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park, California. Hiked up from Happy Isles via the Mist Trail, then back down via the John Muir Trail. We were there in early September, so the trail was crowded and it was pretty warm, but we had a lot of spectacular views of mountains, waterfalls, and valleys.<br/>Tags: hiking, yosemite, california, nevada fall<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/187129">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.7252 -119.5338</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:hikergirl</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-08-23 20:48:13.79861+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/225803">
<link>http://platial.com/post/225803</link>
<title>AARHUS</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        coziest city in Denmark<br/>Tags: farms, country, horses, lakes, hiking, beaches, nature, swimming, fun, future, students, great location, family friendly, islands, sailing, hippest cities, coziest cities, child friendly, smuk, hyggelig, viking city, cruiseship destination, interesting city, fastest growing, kite surfing, cool cafe scene, fun bars, up and coming, college town<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/225803">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>56.159252 10.208713</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jopamipe</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-09-04 12:31:18.928887+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/231825">
<link>http://platial.com/post/231825</link>
<title>Walking/Listening/Recording (sound installation)</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Walking/Listening/Recording: Tryon Creek (2006) is a 10-channel sound installation set along the Trillium Trail in Tryon Creek State Park, Portland, Oregon. Along the initial 250ft passage of the Trillium Trail, speakers from hidden locations cast layers of found sounds interwoven with poetic murmurs and field recordings from around the Red Fox Bridge area in the park. William Stafford's poem "Walking with Your Eyes Shut" inspired the use of poetry in the piece - to form a dialogue between the visual and audible experience. These layers of sound are intended to engage visitors in a sonic narrative along the trail.

Friends of Tryon Creek State Park presents: Natural Cycles: A Celebration of Art in the Forest :: Carrie Bodle's Walking/Listening/Recording: Tryon Creek State Park.

September 17, 2006 – August 2007
Opening Reception
Sunday, September 17th, 2006
5:00 - 7:00pm
Location:
Tryon Creek State Park, Portland, Oregon

Artists:
Julian Voss-Andreae
Christine Harrington
Leta Evaskus
Carrie Bodle
Martha Morgan
Charissa Brock

Contact: Stephanie Wagner
Executive Director
503-636-4398
www.tryonfriends.org<br/>Tags: walking, hiking, art, outdoors, tryon creek, sound art, listen, julian vossandreae, christine harrington, leta evaskus, carrie bodle, martha morgan, charissa brock<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/231825">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>45.442135 -122.67423</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jason</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-09-13 13:09:51.949159+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/1617769">
<link>http://platial.com/post/1617769</link>
<title>Juan de Fuca Trail</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        We hiked along the coast for 6 days.<br/>Tags: hiking<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1617769">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.44833 -124.11392</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:antsmapkit</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-05-31 09:40:02.918909+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/290379">
<link>http://platial.com/post/290379</link>
<title>Albany Southern</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Greenport Conservation Area
Greenport, NY<br/>Tags: hiking, letterboxing<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/290379">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.2706 -73.7797166667</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:keltiwoman</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-10-01 10:01:36.126155+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4774485">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4774485</link>
<title>Montana de Oro State Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        From the California State Parks website:
"This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Naturalists and backpackers enjoy the solitude and freedom found along the park’s trails. There are also mountain biking and equestrian trails. The best-known beach is Spooner’s Cove, across from the campground. The park’s name, "Mountain of Gold," comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. The park includes primitive and equestrian campsites."<br/>Tags: beautiful, hiking, camping, wildlife, nature, beach<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4774485">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>35.2775768858 -120.858192444</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:carpfish</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-05-31 23:55:07.644682+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2561239">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2561239</link>
<title>Lake Superior Provincial Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: , kayaking, hiking, fishing, wildlife, swimming, park, outdoors, boating, hunting, wilderness, tripping, Camping, Canoeing<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2561239">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>47.6320819403 -84.7869873047</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:redwolfsden</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-01-10 13:52:27.015916+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/90536">
<link>http://platial.com/post/90536</link>
<title>Enchanted Rock</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Capital dome of Texas, in its raw state<br/>Tags: hiking<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/90536">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>30.503561 -98.822193</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:asetex</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-06-10 10:13:46.946892+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/1996384">
<link>http://platial.com/post/1996384</link>
<title>Hiking Byron Glacier</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        An easy hike up a flat gravel trail gets you close to the snout of the Byron Glacier. Scramble over rocky moraines and snowfields right up to the ice.<br/>Tags: hiking<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/1996384">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>60.78799 -148.9238</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:edbogus</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-08-20 13:36:31.92006+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/448681">
<link>http://platial.com/post/448681</link>
<title>Angel Island</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Angel Island was the Ellis Island of the west, but also played its part in one of our nation's uglier moments while implementing the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, becoming the location where racial profiling was used as part of interrogation techniques at the immigration station.  During WWII, it was also used as a US Army POW processing center.

ngel Island is one of the most picturesque places in the bay, giving panoramic views of the city skyline and the bridges.  A wonderful all day excursion with a stop over in Tiburon for drinks or lunch.  You can bring your bikes on the ferry if you like.  It's a about a 2 hour walk around the island.  Ferry info is in the web link above.<br/>Tags: hiking, picnic, tourist<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/448681">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.86889 -122.43413</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:finkster</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-10-25 08:57:43.101822+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3861081">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3861081</link>
<title>Dimond Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Pretty, large, neighborhood park with pool, tennis courts, rec center, 2 playgrounds.  Lots of families and cultural events.  Runs along Sausal Creek.<br/>Tags: hiking, pool, tennis, swimming, park, playground, kids, recreation<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3861081">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>37.8048336159 -122.215540409</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:icandyapple</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-08-20 23:18:11.864214+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2777059">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2777059</link>
<title>Arches National Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Arches National Park preserves over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, like the world-famous Delicate Arch, as well as many other unusual rock formations. In some areas, the forces of nature have exposed millions of years of geologic history.<br/>Tags: kid-friendly, hiking, educational, Outdoor adventure<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2777059">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>38.573333 -109.549167</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:aweissfeld</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-02-12 21:31:13.168523+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2777111">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2777111</link>
<title>Sedona, Arizona</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Mountain biking, red rocks, mysterious vortexs all combine to make this kid heaven!<br/>Tags: hiking, mtn biking, outdoor adventure<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2777111">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>34.869722 -111.760278</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:aweissfeld</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-02-12 22:10:07.896874+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2863235">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2863235</link>
<title>American Camp-Beach Bluffs</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Start this walk from the parking lot next to the ranger station at American Camp.  Head down the trail to the water and just follow the meandering path along the bluff.  Descend down into a cove or two, and imagine time stopping for a while.  Ask the rangers about the resident bald eagles that nest each spring near the parking lot.<br/>Tags: hiking, San Juan Island, American camp, bald eagles<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2863235">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.464555767 -123.024086952</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:prcasale</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-03-03 06:32:57.162829+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2863252">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2863252</link>
<title>Double Bluff Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        This is one of the few "off leash" parks around.  Great place to let your dog run and play in the water.  Make sure you walk west, past the "bluff" to the isolated sand beach.  Isolation in the middle of the Puget Sound with a view to the Seattle skyline and Mt. Rainier - is that really possible?  This is the place. <br/>Tags: dog friendly, hiking, beach hike, Whidbey Island<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2863252">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>47.9818215463 -122.514166832</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:prcasale</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-03-03 06:46:34.515615+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4207389">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4207389</link>
<title>Pine Mountain Boy Scout Trail - Trailhead 1</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4207389">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>34.1620534181 -84.7342067957</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:notquitesanity</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-12-11 23:09:07.191184+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/841124">
<link>http://platial.com/post/841124</link>
<title>Perfect Family Retreat</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        After several weeks of business travel, rushed holiday preparations and an abundance of other obligations keeping us from any real quality family time, we took a spontaneous trip to Skamania Lodge. 

+Outdoor rock jacuzzi amidst fresh fallen snow
+Pool, sauna, hot tubs and new age meditative music
+Free 24 hour Starbucks station which includes Apple Cider, Hot Chocolate, Tea and Coffee (No Green Tea).
+Fantastic local wine selection at the restaurant (Prime Rib++)
+Library stocked with board games and books for all ages. 
+Stocked honor basket which came in very handy at 4am when we had to bribe Tabor to take his asthma medicine with eating M&Ms. 

Emiko asked me to read to her from The World Is Flat which I have already read but was excited to see again. She asked questions about the environment and asked me to keep reading for 30 minutes while she drew. It was the part about compassionate flatists and for a five year old and she completely got it. The vague theories of "wasting" made sense in this bigger context, hearing something positive about McDonalds (supply chain standards) made her happy ;-).

Sure there was some whining and some sibling fights but otherwise, utter familial bliss with marshmallows on top.
<br/>Tags: family fun, hiking, pool, library, games, playground, cozy, sauna, hot chocolate, jacuzzi, bliss, skamania, skamania lodge, holidays snow<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/841124">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>45.685163 -121.903393</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:deisnor</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-11-26 20:56:36.210468+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/927243">
<link>http://platial.com/post/927243</link>
<title>Greenport Land Conservancy</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/927243">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.27048 -73.77169</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:keltiwoman</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-01-19 08:33:26.811094+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/927250">
<link>http://platial.com/post/927250</link>
<title>Ooms Conservation Area</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking, fishing<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/927250">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.40331 -73.5696</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:keltiwoman</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-01-19 08:34:04.634122+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4706726">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4706726</link>
<title>Croagh Patrick</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Ireland's holy mountain, this where legend says St. Patrick fasted for 40 days as an act of penance before banishing snakes from the island.<br/>Tags: hiking, Ireland, Croagh Patrick, County Mayo<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4706726">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>53.770630835 -9.69818115234</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:suvid021</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-05-14 14:57:49.694946+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/794127">
<link>http://platial.com/post/794127</link>
<title>Clinton Overlook and Nature Discovery trail</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        The Clinton Overlook area is a family hiking and picnicking extravaganza that kids of all ages can enjoy.

If you are in the mood for an easy hike, or have a toddler with limited stamina, Nature's Way...A Discovery Trail, located right behind the Clinton Visitor's Center, is a good bet. <a href="http://freestatefamily.com/destinations/archives/2006/01/clinton_overloo.shtml" target="blank">Read more.</a><br/>Tags: children, hiking, nature, family, kids, parks, outdoors<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/794127">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>38.933888 -95.329166</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:freestatefamily</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-11-01 22:53:28.143679+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/4837737">
<link>http://platial.com/post/4837737</link>
<title>Association "Les amis du méné-brait"</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Notre association regroupe plusieurs propriétaire d'ânes autour du méné bré. Notre but est de promouvoir les randonnées avec ânes et de faire connaitre nos amis à grandes oreille non plus sous les traits qu'on leur prête habituellement mais sous leur jour véritable de bon et loyaux compagnons.<br/>Tags: hiking, donkey, ânes, âne, randonnée, rando<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/4837737">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.6002250605 -3.27323913574</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:menebrait</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2009-06-17 06:57:13.625807+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/833338">
<link>http://platial.com/post/833338</link>
<title>Crossgates Mall</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Shopping<br/>Tags: hiking, title or search term<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/833338">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.687479 -73.851355</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:swinifred</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2006-11-16 14:09:22.192371+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/927275">
<link>http://platial.com/post/927275</link>
<title>Becket Historic Quarry</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking, quarry<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/927275">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>42.25038 -73.01771</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:keltiwoman</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-01-19 08:31:54.652799+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/927804">
<link>http://platial.com/post/927804</link>
<title>San Juan Creek Trail</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Begins at Cook Park, ends at Doheny State Beach
Phone: 949-493-5911

San Juan Creek Trail is an 8,000 acre protected wilderness preserve nestled among the river terraces and sandstone canyons of the western coastal Santa Ana Mountains. The park's many fertile valleys are overtly complemented by specimen groves of native Coastal Live Oak and magnificent stands of California Sycamore. These areas are further accentuated by seasonal wildflower displays and running streams. Wildlife is abundant and can be readily viewed from any of the parks numerous trails.<br/>Tags: walk, trail, hiking, nature, beach, creek, san juan creek trail<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/927804">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>33.50075 -117.6513</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:baostar</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-01-18 14:09:25.812117+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/938802">
<link>http://platial.com/post/938802</link>
<title>Fremont Canyon</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Described by some as the "the Yosemite of Orange County," Fremont is rich in diversity and history lore. The Nature Conservancy conducts docent-led hikes , mountain bike rides and equestrian rides enabling nature-lovers to acquaint themselves with the canyon's wonders. Reservations for docent-led outings are required due to the area's sensitive habitat. As part of a comprehensive environmental assessment, The Nature Conservancy, in partnership with The Irvine Company, will study the area to determine expanded access opportunities in the future.  <br/>Tags: biking, hiking, nature, fremont canyon<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/938802">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>33.790555 -117.724166</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:baostar</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-01-28 14:22:09.382548+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2561255">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2561255</link>
<title>Pukaskwa National Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: kayaking, hiking, fishing, camping, travel, swimming, park, hunting, canoeing, tripping<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2561255">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.1074311885 -85.9790039062</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:redwolfsden</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-01-10 14:00:59.941034+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2863244">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2863244</link>
<title>Mt Finlayson</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        There is an entire network of trails accessible from the small parking lot, with totally different hiking experiences.  From the lot, head to the right along the road to climb to the top of Mt. Finlayson for some magnificent views of the Straits of Juan de Fuca, Cattle Pass, the Olympics, Cascades, and on a clear day, Mt. Rainier.  This is a 5 star experience.<br/>Tags: hiking, views, San Juan Island, American Camp<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2863244">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.4636166957 -122.999281883</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:prcasale</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-03-03 06:38:10.405941+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2863250">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2863250</link>
<title>Mountain Lake Loop</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Our very favorite hike - perhaps because of the many years of living on Orcas.  No matter, if you need a change in attitude, the hiking trails around Mountain Lake are just what you need.<br/>Tags: hiking, Mountain Lake, Moran State Park, Orcas Island<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2863250">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>48.65540876 -122.818930149</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:prcasale</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-03-03 06:43:32.860657+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3775302">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3775302</link>
<title>Powell Butte Nature Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Nice park with easy hikes and great views.  Has both open spaces and forested areas.<br/>Tags: biking, hiking, nature, park, equestrian<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3775302">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>45.494819 -122.496885</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:jbreweral2or</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-26 09:20:10.925322+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3776209">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3776209</link>
<title>Fort Ord Idol</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Reward if Found!<br/>Tags: hiking, games, fun, recreation, idol<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3776209">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>36.6268940568 -121.691222191</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:rokit13</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-26 17:32:56.856075+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/3776212">
<link>http://platial.com/post/3776212</link>
<title>Toro Park Idol</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Tags: hiking, games, parks, idol, treasure hunt<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/3776212">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>36.6049519066 -121.692987084</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:rokit13</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-07-26 17:35:30.509239+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2527279">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2527279</link>
<title>Waimoku falls</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Also known as the "Seven Sacred Pools", but there are many more than seven pools. If it's not pouring rain, the hike into the valley is great. Big waterfalls.  Camping grounds.  <br/>Tags: streams, waterfalls, hiking, wet, pools<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2527279">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>20.6625017233 -156.045856476</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:nihaofarwest</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2007-12-21 10:13:45.292984+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2777064">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2777064</link>
<title>Bryce National Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        More scenic beauty.  Great hiking.<br/>Tags: kid-friendly, hiking, Outdoor adventure<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2777064">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>39.49974 -111.54732</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:aweissfeld</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-02-12 21:38:48.018674+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2777066">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2777066</link>
<title>Zion National Park</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        Scenic beauty, great hiking.  Meet Laura, Randy, Mia & Bodhi here.<br/>Tags: hiking, national park, outdoor adventure<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2777066">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>39.49974 -111.54732</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:aweissfeld</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-02-12 21:40:44.595311+00:00</dc:date>
</item>
<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2889145">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2889145</link>
<title>Cape Breton Highlands</title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        The Highlands are magnificent - uplands, arches, sea caves, waterfalls, whales and cobble beaches, but not for inexperienced paddlers.  There are unpredictable ocean currents and weather effects, making good preparation, or better, a guided trip, your best bet.  <br/>Tags: kayaking, kayak, whales, hiking, outdoors, cape breton, highlands, wilderness, cabot trail<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2889145">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
<georss:point>47.017716354 -60.6390380859</georss:point>
<dc:creator>platialUser:risingtideexp</dc:creator>
<dc:date>2008-03-10 12:18:13.575542+00:00</dc:date>
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<item rdf:about="http://platial.com/post/2911243">
<link>http://platial.com/post/2911243</link>
<title>Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary </title>
<description>
        <![CDATA[
        978-887-9264
ipswichriver@massaudubon.org

Admission:
$4 for nonmember adults;
$3 for nonmember children (3-12) and seniors

Ipswich River, Mass Audubon’s largest sanctuary, offers more than 10 miles of interconnecting trails that invite you to explore the forests, meadows, and wetlands. Canoe along eight miles of the Ipswich River that run through the sanctuary and camp on Perkins Island, located a half-mile up the river (members can rent canoes from May through October). Members can also rent a cabin that is conveniently located close to the sanctuary’s office and program facilities and sleeps four. In April, listen for the chorus of American toads and pickerel frogs. Watch for river otters, painted turtles, and great blue herons at various times throughout the year. Climb the drumlin and esker, landscape features created by a glacier 15,000 years ago. Huge rocks and exotic trees and shrubs that were part of a former arboretum provide an adventurous walk along the Rockery Trail. This sanctuary has the following universally accessible facilities: Restrooms, Barn, Education Center.

<br/>Tags: bird watching, family fun, hiking, camping, birds, animals, canoe, birdwatching, wildlife sanctuary, kid-friendsly, kidfriendsly<br /><br /><a href="http://platial.com/post/2911243">Map this on Platial</a><br /> 
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        </description>
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