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1. The 24-Hour Pack: Hike Smart, Be Prepared, Be Safe As a Search & Rescue volunteer, I've participated in many missions that wouldn't have happened in the first place had those we went looking for carried just a few simple items in a small day-pack. Sometimes, it was the lack of a light source or not...
2. Start a Scout Hiking Program One of the things I love about scouting is being outdoors. I am very lucky that my Cub Scout Pack has a very robust hiking program. So much so that I decided to become the Hiking coordinator when the position became available. This page is about set...
3. Hikers: Common Mistakes to Avoid In Search & Rescue, while each mission is unique, my teammates and I do see a number of common errors, oversights, and decisions that ultimately get people into jams and pickles. And, regrettably, worse. I hesitate to call all of the following &...
4. Backpacking Tips Friday, November 6, 2009 ~ Beginner Backpackers! Backpacking is an easy way to take new adventures and challenge yourself while getting a great workout. Learn backpacking skills, places to hike, where to get backpacking gear and equipment and how to...
5. The Superior Hiking Trail The Superior Hiking Trail, or SHT, is one of the best hiking trails of the Midwestern United States. Here is a collection of information, images, and links to help you decide on hiking part or all of the SHT.
6. 3 Days Hiking on the highest mountain in Thailand When it gets too hot to stay in Chiang Mai city, no worries, just go to Doi Inthanon National Park a short 90 kilometers away. Bring a jacket, believe it or not, you will need it. Soon after entering the park gate, the road climbs steeply through a c...
7. Hiking The Wave In Coyote Buttes Until a friend of mine invited me to tag along on a hiking trip in northern Arizona and southern Utah, I'd never heard of The Wave. But I realized when we got there that I'd definitely seen photos of this amazing formation, now an internation...
8. Choosing The Best Geocaching GPS For You Because there is no single 'Best' geocaching gps, only the gps that works best for you, I'd like to present some of the most popular, top-rated gps units for geocaching. And discuss how they might serve you on your adventures. I hope this will help...
9. Great Long-Distance Walks Of The World As a long-distance backpacker with an Appalachian Trail thru-hike under my feet and many other treks on my ever-growing "trails to walk" bucket list, I love reading about the footpaths of the world, especially those that ramble on for hundr...
10. Hiking My Way to a Novel On September 25th, 2000, I completed a six-month journey from one end of the Appalachian Trail to the other, a 2,200-mile walk from Georgia to Maine otherwise known as a thru-hike. Along the way, I embarked on another type of journey, a creative adv...
11. Hiking The Appalachian Trail: What You Really Need To Know The picture to your left is me, the A.T. hiker known as Ramkitten (on a really cold April morning in the Georgia mountains), here to share the wisdom gained from six months on the trail, all in one fell swoop! Most of what you'll find on the int...
12. Best Hiking Socks Let's talk about Hiking socks! Believe it or not, selecting the Best Hiking Socks for your needs is just as important as selecting the right boot. Even if you have the right hiking boot, having the wrong sock, can ruin your day. There are a variety o...
13. The best Backpacking Tents As someone who has done quite a bit of backpacking it’s important to have a really good tent. Not too heavy, not too big, but keeps out the weather, easy to put up and more. Investing in a good backpacking tent is very worthwhile. This lens wil...
14. Piney Run Park and Nature Center Are you looking for some fishing and boating fun in Maryland? Located in the southeastern corner of Carroll County  in Sykesville and convenient to Baltimore area residents, Piney Run Park and reservoir has been a destination for fresh water an...
15. Gunpowder Falls State Park Are you looking for a place to enjoy nature in Baltimore County with easy access to hiking trails, wildlife, birds and wildflowers? Accessible from Interstate 83 North in Maryland and close to the Maryland and Pennsylvania State line, the Hereford ar...
16. Zermatt in the Swiss Alps Zermatt in Switzerland is a famous for its stunning alpine scenery. In winter, Zermatt is a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders. Zermatt in the summer is quieter, giving more room to breathe, but the scenery is just as magnificent. Zermat...
17. Voyageurs National Park Information and Photos Twin Cities Public Television show video "Minnesota's National Park Legacy" is airing in October 2009. The legacies of Minnesota's National Park sites takes a look at Voyageurs National Park and Grand Portage National Monu...
18. Visiting the Quabbin Reservoir This is by far and away my favorite part of the state. Cape Cod has its sandy dunes, Cape Ann the quaintness of the Maine seashore, and the Berkshires the backroads charm of Vermont. However, if you are looking for a place to experience Massachusetts...
19. The Virgin's Guide To Joshua Tree Climbing Whether you are coming to Joshua Tree to rock climb, hike, go bird-watching, plant-gazing, or to work(it's a great photographer's location), a little bit of info goes a long way in making the trip more pleasurable. This guide, though geared toward r...
20. Starting An Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike On New Year's Day Choosing the day to begin a hike of more than 2,000 miles over an average of six months' time is a big decision for many who set out with such a goal. Each year, about 1,500 to two thousand people attempt to do just that: a thru-hike on the Appal...