Hikers often forget how much balance is required to safely and effectively hike and to avoid injury. Adequate balance is required when you are stepping on roots, standing on a rock or gazing at the horizon while walking . . .  

Large wild stretches of coastline in the Lower 48 are about as common as phone booths . . . 

Icicle Brewing Company of Leavenworth, Wash., and Iron Horse Brewery of Ellensburg, Wash., are kicking off a fundraising effort . . .