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Walking sticks offer balance

Posted: January 7, 2013 at 2:36 a.m.

Wooden walking sticks are available in many Arkansas State Parks visitor center boutiques.

Wooden walking sticks are available in many Arkansas State Parks visitor center boutiques.

Many urban hikers add an old-fashioned piece of gear to their hitting-the-road getup of athletic shoes, gloves, high-tech sunglasses and jackets with easy-access pockets to hold phones and iPods: walking sticks.

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