Nov 3rd, 2008 · Both John McCain and Barack Obama love The Wire. McCain likes to fish on his Arizona ranch, which is on Oak Creek. Obama used to spearfish in Hawaii. They both say hiking is their favorite outdoor activity. Obama's favorite TV show was MASH while McCain's is Seinfeld.
Oct 30th, 2008 · With Election Day fast approaching and early voting underway, Barack Obama's campaign pulled out all of the stops Wednesday. There were big outdoor events in North Carolina and Florida, a 30 minute prime time infomercial, an appearance on Comedy Central and the first joint campaign rally with Bill Clinton.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · The image of Sarah Palin, the hunter, has inspired a sporting goods manufacturer to release a custom designed hunting bow called the "Sarah-Cuda," it's pink camouflage and lightweight. While the name may be timely, the concept is not new. The outdoor equipment industry has been trying to reach out to female hunters for several years. They've made guns smaller and crossbows lighter and painted them. The marketers motto: "Pink it and shrink it."
Sep 29th, 2008 · Chris Onstad's web-comic Achewood may be modeled on stuffed animals, but it's anything but cuddly. The new print compilation of the strip highlights The Great Outdoor Fight — featuring three days, three acres and 3,000 men.
Sep 24th, 2008 · All Tomorrow's Parties, held in New York's Catskill Mountains last weekend, offered many outdoor activities for attendees between sets. Held at Kutsher's Hotel and Country Club, the festival featured sets by My Bloody Valentine, Mogwai, Yo La Tengo and Meat Puppets, among others.
Sep 18th, 2008 · In Maine, outdoor enthusiasts are tossing aside their canoes for kayaks. Youth Radio's Molly Adams reports that many paddlers are now opting for the independence of kayaks over the traditional family-sized canoe.
Aug 28th, 2008 · Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination in an outdoor stadium with 70,000 screaming onlookers, a light show and music. It'll look like a rock concert rather than a political rally. Bruce Springsteen concertgoers give advice on how to keep your cool and not look like an Obama poseur.
Aug 11th, 2008 · As the Olympics claim center stage in Beijing, elderly Chinese gather in local parks to dance, play pingpong and exercise. Many say the outdoor activities have improved their health.