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January 18, 2009 - January 24, 2009 Archives

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As childhood obesity rises, kids' outdoor participation declines

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By Tom Meade    Email

While overall participation in outdoor recreation among Americans is increasing, the connection to nature among kids is declining, according to a study by the Outdoor Foundation. The 2008 Outdoor Recreation Participation Report, is based on an on-line survey capturing responses......

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Try a free yoga class on Saturday during Yoga Day USA

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Have you always wanted to try yoga but haven't gotten around to it? This Saturday, Jan. 24, yoga studios around the country are opening their doors for free to mark Yoga Day USA, a national celebration of the mind/body exercise......

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Video on a cold winter's hike in Exeter, Rhode Island

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Providence Journal video by Tom Meade Laura Carberry, manager of the Fisherville Brook Wildlife Refuge in Exeter, walks the property's five miles of trails at least one a week, even on the coldest winter days. Wednesday, when the morning......

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Family friendly skating in Woonsocket

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By Tom Meade    Email

Jarryd Souza and his dad, Mark, skate at River Island Park last weekend. There are 14 public skating rinks in Rhode Island, Fall River and New Bedford, but the rink in Woonsocket's River Island Park is the friendliest to......

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Hot Latin dance on a cold January day

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Providence Journal photo / Connie Grosch It was pretty darn cold at the Cold Springs Community Center in North Kingstown Saturday, but things warmed up quickly as participants in the North Kingstown Arts Council-sponsored Salsa Class took to the......

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