http://www.bnd.com/426/index.xml News, sports, and entertainment from Belleville News Democrat en-us Copyright 2008 Belleville News Democrat Outdoors 60 Fri, 18 Jul 2008 03:27:04 CDT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss McClatchy Interactive's PubSys support@Belleville.com http://www.bnd.com/426/story/400049.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/400049.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 02:12 CDT The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is recommending 60-day duck seasons in all zones, 85-day Canada goose seasons in the North and Central zones, and a 66-day Canada goose season in the South Zone for the 2008-09 waterfowl season. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399396.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399396.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:49 CDT In 1994 at a MacWorld conference in San Francisco, a fellow from Franklin Electronic Publishers Inc. talked about the company's language translators and hand-held dictionaries, which it had been expanding since bringing out the first one in 1987 or so. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399389.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399389.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:49 CDT On a recent afternoon, the Ground Up garage suddenly filled with an eerie lavender glow that meant Eric Baar had started building another frame. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399387.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399387.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:49 CDT If you've ever thought about running the Selway River, one of America's most pristine wilderness rivers, you've got to check out this video. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399424.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399424.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:29 CDT For Matt Chvatal, it's a big perk of moving to the South. For Raleigh native Michael Todd it carries fond memories of his laid-back college days in South Carolina. And for Dr. Tracy Lutz it's a frequent reminder of the boob who taught her microbiology at Georgetown University. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399419.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399419.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:29 CDT Right now, Max Testa is training U. S. cyclist Levi Leipheimer for next month's Olympics. Another of his athletes, George Hincapie, is racing in the Tour de France. He's also helping Dave Zabriskie recover from a broken back so he can compete on the U. S. cycling team in Beijing. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399417.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399417.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:29 CDT We've seen several versions of air-cushion-to-camp-chair conversion products online and in stores such as REI. It's a great idea, especially if you're a backpacker and have concerns about weight. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399416.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399416.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:29 CDT Take a trip to the backpack aisle and the experience can be a bit immature. Ugh, no adult wants to hit the trail with a Dora the Explorer backpack. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399414.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399414.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:34 CDT It's time to put the "mountain" in mountain biking. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399411.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399411.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:34 CDT Good memories of a water skiing outing or a day of boating on a lake many not be the only thing you bring home with you. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399407.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399407.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:29 CDT Txus Paul stood in the warm sunshine and peered down into the dark, dripping mouth of Ape Cave. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399405.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399405.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 14:29 CDT Online Adventure site of the week: BackpackGearTest.com http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399001.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399001.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:44 CDT Lanterns often provide the only source of lighting at night on a camping trip. Regular lantern cleanings can improve fuel efficiency and flame control, and prevent rust or corrosion. More importantly however, a lantern should be cleaned before it goes into storage after the camping season. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399072.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399072.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:39 CDT The scenery was breathtaking, the fishing spectacular. http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399070.html http://www.bnd.com/426/story/399070.html Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:39 CDT Here she comes now, leaning into her work, dragging her kayak through a remnant trail among the popple. Mary Shideler, better known as The Kayak Lady, is on a mission for Lake No. 909.