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Austin Paddler West Hansen to release book about Amazon expedition at Sept. 7 event
Seven years ago, Austin paddler West Hansen led an expedition down the Amazon River, navigating whitewater, encountering narco traffickers, getting held up multiple times and dodging boulders that rained from canyon walls as he followed the river from its source in...

My high school coach is launching a swim fitness program for seniors
Except for a five- or six-year period when I was in my 20s and clanged weights five days a week, I’ve always preferred the pool to an indoor gym for my workout. For one, I can lie down while I do it. Two, the water gives me a full body hug, and I’m all about the...

Spider Mountain Bike Park adds crazy new trails
Spider Mountain Bike Park, where a ski lift carries cyclists to the top of a hill so they can focus on the ride down, has added two new trails to its network of twisty routes. One, dubbed Tarantula, features a 115-foot stretch of boardwalk that’s elevated 7 feet off...

When in New Mexico, attend a feast day at a Native American pueblo
The magic of travel unfolds when you get a glimpse into the lives of people from different parts of the world - or just the next state over. Every July 26, the Tamayame people gather at their old pueblo village, about 30 minutes from Albuquerque, to celebrate their...