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Rafting in the Smokies

Research has demonstrated the health benefits of time spent outdoors, for physical as well as mental well-being. Exercise outdoor even has greater benefits than the same activity indoors.

Since she was young, Active Woman Traveler Director Annie Tobey has been living that theory. She soaks up the summer, proclaiming her right to bare arms, but any time of year she finds rejuvenation and therapy outside. She especially enjoys being active, stretching her muscles and burning the calories--in preparation for hearty eating when the sun goes down.

At the Tail of the Dragon

Written by Annie Tobey

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Unexpected Twists and Turns

Zipping and zooming through mountainous twists and turns is the raison d'etre for many motorcycle buffs. Whether alone or in groups, they seek out the twisties like teenage girls seek a mall.

Frequently, they’ll even gather together for a weekend of twisties and cycle talk. They choose a location near remarkable riding routes, and spend the day chasing thrills.

I’ve had the opportunity to attend several such meetings, in search of the winding roads and company. At the most recent event, however, the twists and turns were primarily of a different sort.

Annie Tobey, Director

Written by Annie Tobey

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Annie Tobey is founder and Director of the Active Woman Traveler, Editor and Co-Publisher of V Magazine for Women, speaker, and freelance writer and editor. Annie’s writing path began as a freelance writer for the Richmond Times-Dispatch special supplements and various other local and national periodicals. She published her first book in 1990, For Any Young Mother Who Lives in a Shoe, and later worked as staff writer for International Training Consultants, Inc. and Life Logic, LLC.