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OUTSIDE IN Released by Opus Orange

January 28, 2015 By Jeff H 3 Comments

OUTSIDE IN by OPUS ORANGE

Two weeks ago I talked to PB about the new ep from Opus Orange, the band behind the soundtrack for Mile…Mile & A Half. Yesterday, Outside In, was released. Recorded entirely outside in the California wilderness above 10,000’ elevation using only solar power off the grid, they reinvented their songs using washtubs and old BBQ grates for percussion, a washtub bass with […]

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Mile…Mile and a Half Giveaway

October 1, 2013 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

  I only went out for a walk, and finally concluded to stay out until sundown, for going out, I found, was really going in.” – John Muir Hike the John Muir Trail, and you’re likely to have at least a few days when the trail seems longer than expected. “How much further til camp?” […]

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Adventure 16 and Alaska Airlines ‘Explore More’ Contest

September 15, 2013 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

Adventure 16  has partnered with Alaska Airlines and American Park Network to celebrate summer and the great outdoors. The promotion will give away amazing trips to Alaska Airlines’ most popular adventure and recreational destinations as part of the ‘Explore More’ travel campaign. In addition to giving away trips to great destinations, Adventure 16 is hosting summer […]

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Win a Grand Truck Hammock

July 16, 2013 By Jeff H 1 Comment

Who doesn’t love a hammock? I can remember as a kid growing up in Indiana, the romantic notion of laying back in a hammock on a nice summer day, sipping cold lemonade and watching the clouds pass by through the canopy of leafy green sycamore trees. Hammocks are even more awesome today — and a […]

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Wildflower Photo Contest

March 31, 2010 By Jeff H Leave a Comment

The Orange County Register and OC Hiking Club have teamed up with Samy’s Cameras for their annual Wildflower Photo Contest. There are three categories, including: Nature Open – flowers; mostly natural Flower and Man – flower plus people, pets or something man made Nature – no ‘hand of man” (no non-indigenous plants, dirt trails, fence […]

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