4 d. ago Gene Espy, Pioneering Hiker of the Appalachian Trail, Dies at 98

In 1951, he became the second person known to have walked the trail in a single trek — a “thru-hike” — covering some 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine in 123 days.

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7 d. ago 139 days: 3 Scottish brothers set a record for fastest row across the Pacific

Jamie, Ewan and Lachlan Maclean completed the fastest unsupported row across the Pacific, arriving in Cairns, Australia, on Saturday. They rowed over 9,000 miles non-stop from Peru.

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1 week ago Wildfire milestone: After clearing nearly 10,000 homes, Army Corps says it's close to finish line

Wildfire milestone: After clearing nearly 10,000 homes, Army Corps says it's close to finish line  Los Angeles Times

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2 w. ago 100,000 Miles, A Companion Award, And Status Credit: Alaska Airlines Enters The Premium Card Game For The First Time

100,000 Miles, A Companion Award, And Status Credit: Alaska Airlines Enters The Premium Card Game For The First Time  View from the Wing

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2 w. ago Rare sighting as threatened bird species likely got lost, ending up 1,000 miles from home in Wisconsin

Threatened wood stork species discovered in Columbia County, Wisconsin by a deer hunter, marking unexpected appearance outside of its normal Gulf Coast habitat.

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3 w. ago While Fire Victims Struggle to Rebuild, Gavin Newsom Sends Resources to Puerto Rico

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced Thursday that he is sending emergency resources and personnel to Puerto Rico, over 3,000 miles away -- even though tens of thousands of Californians are still displaced by fires. The post While Fire Victims Struggle to Rebuild, Gavin Newsom Sends Resources to Puerto Rico appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Alabama 'American Idol' finalist drives 4,000 miles to new Coast Guard post in Alaska

Alabama 'American Idol' finalist drives 4,000 miles to new Coast Guard post in Alaska  Montgomery Advertiser

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3 w. ago WATCH: After rare manatee sighting in New England waters, scientists standing by for rescue

Scientists want to monitor its condition to see if a rescue is necessary before it succumbs to the cold water or lack of food.

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4 w. ago 3,000 miles from home, Nationals’ offense continues to flail in loss to Giants

3,000 miles from home, Nationals’ offense continues to flail in loss to Giants  The Washington Post

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