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Hiking the High Sierras

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Tom Logsdon is a long-distance hiker who has carried a pack over 5,000 miles of back country trails in the last ten years. He has completed the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, and the Long Trail over the Green Mountains from Vermont to Canada. For the last three years he has been section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for a month each summer. The PCT extends from the Mexican border with California to the Canadian border. In this talk, Tom will discuss his hike through the High Sierra section from Mount Whitney to Yosemite Valley. The High Sierra trail is very remote and at elevations generally above 8,000 feet, with mountain passes at or above 11,000 feet. During this hike in July 2010, Tom experienced an exceptional amount of snow pack and a higher than normal level of water at stream crossings. Join us to hear some of Tom’s fascinating stories and to see some breathtaking photographs.

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Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Online Chat: Traveling the U.S. by RV — Q&A with Kimmer and Victoria Callahan

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What does it take to spend 10 months in an RV roaming America? Chat online with Kimmer and Victoria Callahan, who quit their jobs and hit the road in June 2011. What did it cost? What did they do with their home? What sites did they see? Get the background on their trip and ask your questions by visiting http://chat.ualibrary.org or log on via Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/UAPublicLibrary. No special account or login is needed. Join the conversation or just read along!

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Monday, November 26, 2012 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Explore China

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China attracts us with its ancient history, diverse cultures, and modern achievements. This vast country with the largest population on earth has a marvelous public transportation system that facilitates the kind of self-guided explorations Marita prefers on her world travels. On foot, by bicycle, bus, subway and bullet trains, she enjoys traveling on and off the usual tourist paths to form her own personal impressions of this fascinating country and the people she meets. This particular program will include her recent visits to Shanghai, Hangzhou, Taiyuan, Pingyao, Beijing, and the Great Wall.

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Wednesday, April 17, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail from Yosemite to Mt. Shasta (T)

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Tom Logsdon is a long-distance hiker who has carried a pack over 5,000 miles of back country trails in the last ten years. He has completed the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine, and the Long Trail over the Green Mountains from Vermont to Canada. For the last three years he has been section hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for a month each summer. The Pacific Crest Trail extends from the Mexican border with California to the Canadian border. Tom recently completed the 550 mile section extending from Yosemite to Mt Shasta. Join Tom Logsdon for a discussion and view the incredibly scenic photos from his adventure.

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Wednesday, February 20, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Explore Romania with Two Wandering Women (T)

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Join Carol Gray and Nancy Staley as they recount their incredible visit to Romania. Romania is an adventure into a land of superstitions and fantastic legends. Step back in time in this eastern European country as they travel from the capital city of Bucharest into the beautiful Romanian countryside. See medieval towns with dramatic monasteries and castles. Experience Transylvania - home to the infamous Count Dracula. See the Painted Monasteries of Bucovina, the Prejmer Fortress, and the colorful “Merry Cemetery.” Don’t miss out on this amazing adventure!

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Wednesday, January 16, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Traveling the United States by RV: A Travel Bucket List (T)

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For years, Kimmer and Victoria Callahan dreamed of quitting their jobs to explore the United States. In June 2011, with bucket list in hand and a full tank of gas, they set out in an RV. Now, after 10 months on the road, over 60,000 miles and the 48 continental states, they’re coming back to share the rest of their story.

February 6: Life in an RV: cooking tips, the horrors of the dump tube, the scary nighttime wind, maximizing gas mileage and more.

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Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Traveling the United States by RV: A Travel Bucket List (T)

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For years, Kimmer and Victoria Callahan dreamed of quitting their jobs to explore the United States. In June 2011, with bucket list in hand and a full tank of gas, they set out in an RV. Now, after 10 months on the road, over 60,000 miles and the 48 continental states, they’re coming back to share the rest of their story.

January 30: The Wild, Wild West

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Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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Traveling the United States by RV: A Travel Bucket List (T)

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For years, Kimmer and Victoria Callahan dreamed of quitting their jobs to explore the United States. In June 2011, with bucket list in hand and a full tank of gas, they set out in an RV. Now, after 10 months on the road, over 60,000 miles and the 48 continental states, they’re coming to share their stories.

January 9th: South by Southwest

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Wednesday, January 9, 2013 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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