Hiking News February 2007

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TUESDAY, 27 FEBRUARY 2007
	Rail Line to be turned into a Recreational Trail
	Seattle, USA - A preliminary deal has been signed yesterday by King County, the Port of Seattle, and BNSF Railway executives that will turn the Renton-to-Snohomish rail line into a recreational trail. The 40-mile rail line, according to County Executive Ron Sims, would be a dual-use facility, allowing a possible "high-capacity passenger rail line". A biking and hiking trail will also be bui Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 23 FEBRUARY 2007
	Greenways Foundation Names New Exec. Director
	Greenways Foundation, a non profit foundation based in Indianapolis that aims to promote the development and use of greenways in Indiana, has named its new executive director - Carmel City Council member Ronald E. Carter. Carter, an avid bicyclist, is a promoter of hiking and biking trails. He had promoted the Monon Greenway in Carmel, and for promoting Carmel as a bicycle-friendly city, he Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2007
	Macomb County Aims to Develop Outdoor Areas
	Sterling Heights - The Macomb Planning and Economic Development Department plans to put new parks and a trail system, and improve Freedom Hill County Park over the next five years. Recently, county officials have discussed about the county's open space plan from 2007-12. This spring, the Macomb Orchard Trail, a 24-mile multi-use path from Stony Creek in Shelby Township to Richmond, is set t Read Full Story
MONDAY, 19 FEBRUARY 2007
	Hiking Tips Shared During the Winter Trails Day
	Safety tips for hiking were given during the second annual Winter Trails Day at Tahoe Meadows sponsored by the US Forest Service and the Tahoe Rim Trail Association. The hiking safety tips include bringing water during the hike and keeping in mind that knowing the hiking trails does not guarantee its safety. Greg Marsden, a member of the National Ski Patrol, says that the biggest mistake Read Full Story
FRIDAY, 16 FEBRUARY 2007
	Hiking Down Slopes Eases Body Stress, Study Shows
	Researchers have found that even while hiking with a heavy pack, trekking poles can still ease stress on muscles, knees, and ankles. Researchers at Western Illinois University in Wacomb, Illinois and Willamette University in Salem, Oregon have employed 15 male hikers from a Salem hiking club. The study participants walked down on a ramp with sensors that detect impact. Michael Bohne, an Read Full Story