Archive for October, 2009
The West’s Most Precious Vagabond – Everett Reuss Lost Again
Posted on 30. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
One of the West’s biggest mysteries has become a mystery again. At the age of 20, Everett Reuss went into the Utah desert near Escalante with two burros and was never seen again. The mystery of Reuss took on legendary proportions. Some thought Reuss was murdered or that he stepped off a precipitous cliff in the Escalante or that he drowned in the mighty Colorado.
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The Pleasures of Insomina
Posted on 28. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
In college I prided myself with being able to function highly on very little or no sleep at all. Barenaked Ladies’ Who Needs Sleep? was my mantra for most of those years.
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Finding Paid Writing Gigs: Paying Online Writing Jobs for Beginner Writers
Posted on 27. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
Are you an aspiring writer looking for experience and sick of writing for free? The following publications are great for beginning freelancers looking to gain skills and earn a little bit of cash. The pubs can also be great for experienced writers looking to hone their online skills and network with other writers and publishers.
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Running (and Dancing) with Goblins
Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
Just got back from a weekend trip to Goblin Valley in Southern Utah. Goblin Valley is near the San Rafael Swell, a crazy geological feature located in south-central Utah. The Swell is a huge upfolding of sandstone and shale that supposedly has similar features to Mars. The greatest things about the Swell is that over [...]
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Freelancing for Adventure Magazines: 5 Adventure Travel Publications Looking for Contributors
Posted on 25. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
Freelance writers spend a considerable amount of time scouring the internet for places to publish their work. I have decided to share my research and post links to contributor’s guidelines for a variety of markets. Here are 5 adventure magazines currently looking for freelance contributors:
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That’s Not How You Camp – A Night at the Big Bend Overflow
Posted on 15. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
I woke up this morning in Rubes thrilled to be in my one of my favorite camp spots in all of Utah – Big Bend Recreation Area outside of Moab. The road to Big Bend follows the Colorado River and winds around so many times it completely messes up any sense of direction I have. [...]
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It Appears I Just May Be Kreativ
Posted on 14. Oct, 2009 by Writer.
I am not sure pink goes with my blog, but I’ll take it! Fellow Matador U student Abbie presented me with this lovely Kreativ Blogger Award, because she apparently finds me Kreativ. Abbie’s a climbing, running, yoga girl after my own heart. Check out her blog at Miles and Miles of Abbie and also make [...]
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Why I Love the West: Deserts (and Giveaway!)
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