Outside magazine, October 2000 21st-Century Blues TOO OFTEN, the media only skim over politicians’ positions, neglecting substance for candidate babble. So I enjoyed “Campaign 2000” (August), Outside’s package on the environmental records of this year’s candidates. The environment is one of the clearest dividing factors between Al Gore…

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Pro Kayak Angler Drew Gregory knows a thing or two about catching fish from a kayak, but he's certainly no match for the birds. In a surprise attack featured on backcountry.com, Gregory has to worry about a new obstacle while kayak fishing. –Aurora Wingard…

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What’s the difference between overcoming hardship and succumbing to it? Grit.

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