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Things to do in the summer

• Boat Fishing
  A canoe or kayak will get you out on the water where the fish are.  

• Backpacking gear
  Don't weigh yourself down before you even start your hike  

• The New Niners
  Manufacturers and mountain bikers embrace the new big-wheeled bikes  

• Kidding Around
  Tips for enjoying the great outdoors with the very young  

• Fun and Fit
  Annual events get people outdoors and moving in the name of charity  

• Golf on the fly
  It's got tees, fairways, roughs and holes, but this golf uses muscle power and flying discs instead of clubs and balls  

• Water Wings
  Flying across a lake with a board, a sail, and muscle power -- it's the sport of boardsailing  

• Trouble for bears
  Encounters with humans often end badly for black bears. Respect them, keep your distance, and you could save a bear's life.  

• This land is your land
  Army Corps of Engineer projects provide recreation, from fishing to camping  

• Whitewater Rafting
  Whitewater outfitters and guide companies in the northeast  

• Whitewater Rafting
  Taking a guided tour down the Kennebec River in Maine  

• Horsing Around
  White Mountains are a beautiful spot to try a new sport -- horseback riding  

• High on a rock
  Rock climbing: Easier than it looks, more fun than you can imagine  

• To Find a Moose
  Want to see a moose on your trip to Maine or New Hampshire? Here are some tips.  

• Riding the rails
  Old railbeds enjoy new life as recreation trails  

• Kids on wheels
  BMX and other ideas to get you and your kids bicycling  

• Rolling Hills
  Getting into mountain biking  

• Pedro's Mountain Bike Festival
  Annual cyclist carnival in Massachusetts has something for everyone  

• Berkshire Biking
  Annual Pedro's Festival draws hundreds of mountain bike riders  

• Just do it
  Here's a handy camping checklist that will keep you prepared for spur of the moment trips  

• Short Hikes
  A little bit of effort can yield big rewards.  

• Over-the-top vacations
  White Mountain huts offer spectacular scenery, good company -- and lots of exercise  

• Get lost!
  Practice getting into trouble in the woods. If it really happens, you'll know what to do.  

• Feeling good, doing good
  From a day's work to a week-long working vacation, outdoor organizations have a summer volunteer job for you  

• Small hikes, big views
  Mount Willard, Artist's Bluff and Bald Mountain in New Hampshire  

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