LeROY — At Gibson’s Concessions at Moraine View State Recreational Area the smell of Illinois greasy food is in the air. But the operator, Judy Gibson points to the section of her menu called “healthy whole wheat waffles.” Then she points out the baked oatmeal and toast. Bicyclists ride from Bloomington regularly and eat the oatmeal and then bike back to Bloomington fueled by their wholesome …
Monthly Archives: August 2008
Liukin Greeted By Thousands At Tribute Parade (CBS 2 Chicago)
Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin was greeted by thousands of cheering fans at a welcome-home parade in her North Texas hometown Saturday.
Off the Beaten Path: Multisport Vacations (ABC News)
From rock climbing to mountain biking, families stay active on adventure trips.
Plymouth girl, 12, rides horse to Capitol today in fundraiser for veterans’ ranch (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune)
E’Leese Madgett Manrique, of Plymouth, has spent three months on horseback, raising funds for a ranch where she hopes war veterans can spend time reconnecting with their families.
Parade Honors Hometown Olympic Champion Liukin (FOX 4 News Dallas – Fort Worth)
Olympic gold medalist Nastia Liukin was greeted by thousands of cheering fans at a welcome-home parade in her North Texas hometown Saturday. The 18-year-old gymnast waved to the crowd while riding on the back of a pink Saab convertible.
Vivien Leigh – Gone With The Wind Stuntwoman Dead At 93 (ContactMusic)
The woman who was VIVIEN LEIGH’s stunt double in 1939 epic GONE WITH THE WIND has died. Hazel Warp stood in for Leigh in all the horseback-riding scenes in the classic …
Horseback riding: A taste of the Wild West in Anchorage (KTVA Anchorage)
If you’re looking for something unique to do with your significant other, or you want to give your kids a taste of the Wild West, we have you covered.
Resident enrolls in horseback riding program (Community Press & Recorder)
Dawn R. Norris of Cincinnati recently enrolled in the American Quarter Horse Association Horseback Riding Program.
Searchers find injured woman after night horseback ride (The Sacramento Bee)
A horseback rider who was missing for several hours overnight is recovering from injuries in a local hospital today.
New venue for therapeutic riding program (Daily Local News)
, Reins of Life recently found a new location for its therapeutic horseback riding program, according to Founding Director Judy Freedman. Chester County Parks and…