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Cycling
admin on July 29th, 2009

Island Beach State Park, New Jersey
I know all the jokes about New Jersey and if you live on the East Coast, you probably do also.  But one thing you may not know about is the treasures that abound.  New Jersey’s second largest industry is tourism and it is not all about the casinos.  Located at [...]

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admin on July 14th, 2009

Backpacking  Fruit Leather
makes 4- 6X8 inch rolls

Making your own fruit leather saves money and has the added advantage of creating a product to suit your own taste buds.  You can use natural sweeteners or artificial (if you must), add spices, flavorings and/or nuts and seeds.  Fresh, frozen or canned fruit may be used.
Fresh Fruit Leather

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admin on July 12th, 2009

Hydration Requirements Backpackers, Hikers, Cyclers
Dehydration:

Increases heart rate
increases cardiovascular strain
slows body’s ability to dissipate heat

Requirements are not as complicated as for nutrition, but again needs vary due to several factors:

temperature and humidity
sweating
panting
activity level

General base requirements:

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