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Appalachian Trail -- Take a Hike Down America’s Best-Known Trail Hiking details for the Appalachian Trail. appalachian trail • national park service • appalachian trail conference
Appalachian trail mix Remember GORP -- Good Old Raisins and Peanuts? These days, GORP, or trail mix, can mean a lot of different taste combinations. gorp • trail • hike • appalachia • peanuts
Book Review of Walking the Appalachian Trail by Jan D. Curran Book review of The Appalachian Trail: How to Prepare for and Hike It, by Jan D, Curran review • appalachians • jan d. curran
Required Reading Great reads for the trail. appalachian trail • bill bryson • jon krakauer • hiking • camping
Returning: The Hard Part advice for people returning from long treks and pilgrimages trek • pilgrimage • hike • walk • return
Returning: The Hard Part advice for those returning from a long trek or journey trek • journey • trail • appalachian trail • hike
Safety for Women Hiking Alone Safety tips for women hiking alone on long-distance trips women • safety • appalachian • trail • hike
See That Mountain? Transient Labor on the Appalachian Trail narrative of hike on the Appalachian Trail new hampshire • appalachian trail • hikers • work • transient labour
Walking Sticks Describes hiking sticks and why hikers use them. hiking sticks • leki • wooden • staffs • appalachian trail
Beating the Mid-Trip Blues Essay about depression on long treks and how to beat it trek • pilgrimage • long • walk • journey
A Modern Pilgrim's Stay at a Franciscan Friary springer mountain • georgia • mount katahdin • maine • appalachian trail
A Short Hike on Virginia's Skyline Drive Blackrock Summit, in Shenandoah National Park, is the destination of a short, scenic hike that connects to America's Appalachian Trail. appalachian trail • shenandoah national park • hiking gear • allegheny mountains • appalachia
An Excellent Ultralight Tent Describes a lightweight tent made by Wanderlust Gear wanderlust • kurt russell • tent • lightweight • tarp
Back at the Scene of the Crime The author returns to Mt. Jackson, a peak she struggled to hike and failed to summit during her first excursion in the White Mountains. mountaineering • climbing • hiking • backpacking • appalachian trail
Camp in Chippewa National Forest Dreams of lakeside campsites, fishing, birdwatching, canoeing, hiking, wildflower walks and other outdoor pursuits become reality in a Minnesota national forest. chippewa national forest • bald eagles • leech lake • lake winibigoshish • cass lake
Grandma's Legacy: A Trail to be Thankful For <B>"Most people are pantywaists. Exercise is good for you."</B><br>Q: Who Said It?<br>A: Ohioan Emma "Grandma" Gatewood, the first woman to through-hike the Appalachian Trail. <br>"Grandma" left a lot more than recipes to her legacy. We'd do well to consider her example as we trudge on. grandma • gatewood • buckeye trail • bta • hike
Harriman State Park, New York's Backyard Harriman State Park is a popular destination for city-dwellers looking to get back to nature. harriman state park • lake welch • lake sebago • appalachian trail • ramapo mountains
North Georgia Travel Destinations North Georgia has mountains, wineries and gold! north georgia • helen • dahlonega • blairsville • brasstown bald
Standing Indian Campground In the Nantahala National Forest, Standing Indian is a popular family campground near the Appalachian Trail in Western North Carolina's mountains. standing indian campground • family camping trips • vacation • western north carolina mountains • western north carolina campgrounds
The Maryland Heights Trail On the Maryland bank of the Potomac River, a looped trail hides the remnants of Union soldiers ramparts that were built to protect the munitions factory ar Harper's. maryland heights • harper's ferry • john brown • civil war • maryland
Hiking Trail Blazes/Markers Trail blazes, or trail markers, are used to designate paths through the wilderness and more natural areas for hikers and backpackers. Learn how to interpret and use them. trail blazes • hiking markers • trail markers • backpacking tips • trail maintenance
New Brunswick’s Natural Wonders Looking for the spectacular and unique? Four hundred million year old mountains, the highest tides on the planet and rare white sand dunes await you in New Brunswick. natural wonders of new brunswick • world’s highest tides • world’s oldest mountains • hiking the appalachian trail • marine wonders of the world
New England Wildflower Society and Saving an Endangered Cinquefoil I recently received an e-mail from Debra Strick of the New England Wild Flower Society, letting me know she and they were there: "As you may know, the New England Wild Flower Society is America's oldest plant conservation institution, with many stories to share about events, plant advice, and earth-friendly gardening. We have a staff of experts who are great resources on plant conservation, horticulture, native plants, ecologically appropriate choices, and much more." new england wildflower society and saving an endan • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • botany • ecology
Pack for Gluten-Free Travel Don't let celiac or autism dietary restrictions keep you homebound this summer. Create a tasty emergency pack of gluten-free, dairy-free delights and hit the road. gluten free travel • gluten free dairy free recipe • gfcf diet • gluten free rolls • gluten free casein free parker house rolls
Shenandoah National Park Whether visiting the nation's capital, Virginia's Colonial Williamsburg, Mount Vernon or Monticello, there is a storied and beautiful National Park waiting nearby. camping near washington d.c. • things to do near washington d.c. • birdwatching in virginia • hiking in virginia mountains • camping near charlottesville
Vermont In his poetry, Robert Frost wrote about Vermont's nature and rugged terrain. Today hikers can experience the poetry by hiking the same trails once traveled by Frost. robert frost • hiking • green mountains • vermont • poetry
Williamstown: Perfect New England Autumn Journey No Massachusetts spot is lovelier as a destination for fall colors, walking, cycling or cultural activities than "the village beautiful" surrounded by the Berkshire hills senior tours in wlliamstown • hiking williamstown • greylock climbs • northwest massachusetts foliage • fall foliage walks in new england
Hitting it big on the Bigelows The author heads to the Bigelow Range in Maine to hit two 4Ks and one of the New England Hundred Highest maine • backpacking • 4ks • trip • bigelows
Planning a Long-Distance Trek Advice for planning a long-distance hike advice • plan • hike • trail • resupply
Answering the Call of the Wild Hiking can be a rewarding experience for both you and your dog, no matter what the breed. hiking • dog • pet • rottweiler • outdoors
Transforming Journeys: Questions for Journeyers Questionnaire for participants in book project, "Transforming Journeys" book • interview • participants • transforming • journeys
Fun Dog Facts Dogs are perhaps the most popular pet in America. Check out these interesting, and sometimes funny, facts to see how much trivia you know about man's best friend. dogs • dog facts • dog trivia • fun dog facts • rin tin tin
Journeyer's Bookshelf Reviews of books on long journeys journeyer's bookshelf • here • are • some • excellent
Last Breath by George D. Shuman Sherry Moore is blind, but has the singular ability to read the last 18 seconds of a person's thoughts. Her talent is helpful to the police, but it's driving her mad. sherry moore novels • george shuman novels • 2007 thriller reviews • thrillers set in rural pennsylvania • psychic mystery novels
Party time on Moosilauke The author helps another member of the New Hampshire 48 club celebrate wrapping up the "list" with a hike to Mt. Moosilauke. mountains • hiking • backpacking • camping • new hampshire
Amicalola Falls Lodge The North Georgia mountains are home to many spectacular sights and Amicalola Falls is just one of them! amicalola falls • amicalola • state park • georgia • bed and breakfasts
Hiking the Florida Trail Hiking in Florida can be a challenging and rewarding experience. Just a few miles inland from the Emerald Coast lie some of Florida's wild and beautiful natural secrets. florida trail • hiking florida • fta • eglin reservation • eglin air force base
How and Where to Buy a Backpack Advice for those looking to buy a new backpack, including pack space, types of packs, fitting advice, and other ideas. buy a backpack • how to buy a daypack • buy internal frame backpack • choosing external frame backpack • backpack hip belt
Magic and Terror of the Trek: Books about Transforming Journeys Some great road books book review • trip narratives • treks • trekking • hike
Romantic Getaway Ideas For couples seeking some special time together, it's all about the setting. Here are ideas for romantic getaways for adults-only time or honeymoons. romantic • destinations • cities • honeymoons • couples
Telemark Skiing--the ultimate groove A shameless plug for Ultimate Groove, a women's telemark skiing clinic. telemark • backcountry • women's clinics • snow sports
Tips on Taking a Family Trip Traveling with the kids is a sure-fire way to stay close and make long-lasting memories together. To make it even better, involve them every step of the way. how to plan a family trip • what you need to know about family vacations • vacation planning basics • choosing a holiday destination • making good use of school holidays
Top 5 Virginia State Parks Everyone enjoys going to a park. If you find the right ones, there is so much to see and do for all ages. Here are five very popular State Parks in Virginia. virginia state parks • va state parks • state parks in virginia • false cape state park • belle isle state park
Ultralight Backpacking ultralight backpacking tips and gear ultralight • backpacking • gear • list • philosophy
A Wild Time on the Wildcats A peakbagger returns to hiking after a long hiatus. white mountains • backpacking • camping • hiking.
Bannerman Castle -- an amazing Scottish fortress on the Hudson I had traveled along this route many times before. But on this trip, for the first time, I stopped to climb the embankment and scan a section of the Hudson River unseen from the road. And, suddenly, I saw it, like an apparition -- the amazing remains of a massive fortress called Bannerman Castle. Built as an arsenal to house an immense inventory of military weapons and equipment, the castle looks like a giant chess piece misplaced on an island just off shore. *** bannerman • cold • spring • pollipell • island
Croaking on the Crockers The author makes her first peakbagging trip to Maine, which features 14 of the New England 67 4,000 footers. hiking • backpacking • maine • new england • camping.
Getting Through the Rough Spots inspiration for hikers on long trips inspiration • hiking • trek • walking • exhaustion
Hiking in September Autumn arrives soon and already the winds of change have begun to bring cooler temperatures to regions around the state. This month let your feet carry you to places where nature is at her best. pennsylvania • hiking • hike • nature • wildlife |
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