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Surfing the FlatheadThursday, June 30, 2011 @ 2:13PMBIGFORK – The attraction of stand up paddle boarding, according to its practitioners, derives partly from the way it draws on some of the best elements of other water sports. Like kayaking, it provides a smooth, efficient means of conveyance across the water. Like surfing, it demands attention, balance and core strength. And like canoeing, the long-shafted paddle acts as a simple, elegant tool ...

Tough Mudder and 20 Awesome Underground SportsWednesday, June 15, 2011 @ 4:43PMWhat do BMX, skateboarding, and street hockey have in common? They're all sports that worked their way from the underground to the mainstream. The X-Games became a showcase for alternative sports that have their roots in backyards and abandoned lots, but there are constantly new sports evolving. If there's a way to make something faster, harder, or more dangerous, people will find a way to do it ...

Zimo: Head up Idaho 21 and watch for wildlifeSunday, June 12, 2011 @ 12:24AMSlightly above the sound of the wind rustling meadow grasses along Marsh Creek, right off Idaho 21 northwest of Stanley, you’ll hear faint gurgling sounds.

Baños, Ecuador: A Piece of HeavenSunday, June 5, 2011 @ 10:36AMIf you enjoy a warm, relaxing bath, I know a travel destination that just might appeal to you. Most international visitors to Ecuador are in a hurry to get to either the Galapagos Islands or the Amazon.

Race brings paddlers, attention to riverSunday, June 5, 2011 @ 12:10AMIt's not that hard, perhaps, to canoe down a river. If you want a challenge, try poling yourself up it....

New Hampshire active in summer marketingFriday, June 3, 2011 @ 1:06AMBARTLETT, N.H. Despite rising gas prices, New Hampshire tourism officials are forecasting an increase in visitors and spending this summer over last year.

Baños, Ecuador: A Piece of HeavenTuesday, May 31, 2011 @ 5:20PMIf you enjoy a warm, relaxing bath, I know a travel destination that just might appeal to you. Most international visitors to Ecuador are in a hurry to get to either the Galapagos Islands or the Amazon.

Quick links:Sunday, May 22, 2011 @ 11:24PMArtists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom.

Sports CalendarFriday, May 13, 2011 @ 6:37AMThis list is updated at least weekly. A short version including imminent events appears on Fridays in the sports section. Submit items by e-mail to sports@timesfreepress.com, by fax to 423-668-5049 or by mail to Sports Dept., Chattanooga Times Free Press, 400 E. 11th St., Chattanooga, TN 37403.