National Forests
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In-field backpacking workshop at Round Lake, El Dorado National Forest
alltrails.com via @HikeNorCal &bull TodayHaven't received your password via email yet?Have you checked your spam folder?If you still haven't received it after 5-10 minutes contact us. Many thanks to Skip for suggesting and designing this event!***This is a backpacking workshop trip for beginning and… Full Story »
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Teens learn to value 'something bigger' | The Augusta Chronicle
chronicle.augusta.com via @MalcolmChilds &bull YesterdayYahweh Wilderness Expeditions took nine boys and teens on a pack-and-paddle camping trip to Hot Springs, N.C., over five days in June. A weeklong adventure in April kicked off the spring season. Yahweh Wilderness Expeditions took nine boys and teens on a pack-and-paddle camping trip to Hot Springs, N.C., over five days in June. A weeklong adventure in April kicked off the spring season. Brent… Full Story »
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Weekend Volunteer Opportunities
Modern Hiker &bull Yesterday
This weekend, the Angeles National Forest has scheduled two last-minute events for those interested in giving a little something back to our wilderness. On Saturday, the Friends of the Angeles will be working on West Fork Campground, clearing weeds and… Full Story »
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Housing Sense: Homelessness: Teens in the wild
housing-sense.blogspot.com via @kimskobba &bull YesterdayEarlier this week, my teenage son set out on a backpacking trip in the Gallatin National Forest in Montana. Having been raised by parents who prefer to vacation in large urban areas rather than the great outdoors, I've spent some… Full Story »
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Camping in Northern Michigan - Scenic Campgrounds in Michigan
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Yesterday
Northern Michigan is a scenic, largely rural area with great camping and other outdoor recreational activities like hiking, hunting, fishing, and swimming. Aside from a few southeastern counties, Northern Michigan comprises the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, that is, the land area north of the Mackinaw Bridge in-between Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. The Upper Peninsula represents a quarter of the… Full Story »
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I cant believe that worked
www.lfpress.com via @MalcolmChilds &bull YesterdayThe only thing between a sleeping Londoner and a grizzly bear was the mesh screen of her one-person backpacking tent and the sleeping bag she used as a bed. But in that moment between sleep in a Montana campground and the attack by the adult female bear, thought to weigh as much as 180 kg, Londoner Deb Freele's instincts kicked in. I didn't hear anything, except maybe a split second before he bit me I had an… Full Story »
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Celebrating Independence Day in Independence California
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Jul 28, 2010
The Eastern Sierra are known for camping, hiking and fishing. The long Fourth of July holiday can be spent at no better place than Independence, California. The natural beauty is coupled with the small town celebration activities which provide fun for all ages. Independence is… Full Story »
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Hike in Cook Forest: Old Growth Forest, The Original Penn's Woods
backpacking-trips.suite101.com via @aaronninness &bull Jul 28, 2010Experience the ancient forest primeval. Cook Forest's deciduous old growth forest exists much like it was centuries ago but with more attractions nearby. Once designated as one of National Geographic Traveler magazine's top 50 state parks, very few places on earth exist as does this 300-year-old forest. Virgin timber constitutes nearly one-third of the 8,500-acre park making it one… Full Story »
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Backpacking Prep
dawnie.com via @RunningDawnie &bull Jul 26, 2010This morning, I woke up surprisingly early for how late I was up last night. I tried to will myself back asleep since I wasn't really mentally ready to be up yet, but after an hour I realized it was hopeless and just dragged myself out of bed. I sucked down a glass of chocolate almond milk and then got myself on the road for this weekend's… Full Story »
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Backpacking at Eastern Sierras: Inyo National Forest, Little Lakes Valley
alltrails.com via @HikeSoCal &bull Jul 25, 2010Haven't received your password via email yet?Have you checked your spam folder?If you still haven't received it after 5-10 minutes contact us. Join us on our backpacking trip to the eastern sierras in the inyo national forest doing little lakes… Full Story »
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Solo backpacker bitten through tent fabric never saw animal | Northwest News - The News Tribune
www.thenewstribune.com via @MalcolmChilds &bull Jul 23, 2010FAIRBANKS -- A Fairbanks man arrested after allegedly walking around the Denali area naked and threatening a man with two fire extinguishers told Alaska State Troopers he might have been drugged. The Daily News-Miner of Fairbanks reported 24-year-old Brian Steinhoefel told troopers his behavior was "freaky," and that he believed… Full Story »
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First Real Offroading at Buck Rock OHV Trail - Toyota FJ Cruiser Forum
www.fjcruiserforums.com via @TrailReviewer &bull Jul 23, 2010It appears you have not yet registered with our community. To post, access all available content, and enjoy the benefits of being a member, please click here... Trail Report/Photo Section/GPS CoordinatesBeen offroad with your FJ? Tell us about it and… Full Story »
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- Sierra
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Rattlesnake Recreational Area, Stuart Peak, Missoula Day Hikes
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Jul 22, 2010
The 61,000-acre Rattlesnake National Recreation Area, part of the Lolo National Forest, is positioned at the northern city limits of Missoula. The beautiful topography features ridges, valleys, peaks, basin lakes, and a diverse array of orchids. There are eight separate… Full Story »
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Colorado Wilderness Rides And Guides
coloradowildernessridesandguides.blogspot.com via @COwildrideguide &bull Jul 21, 2010Thinking of biking? We have many exciting tours for both the road biker "aka. Our bike tours are set up as 2, 4, 8-hour and multi-day tours. If you know the type of rider you are then our site has much of the necessary information for you to make a decision which tour is right for you. Although much information is available, we still get many calls from potential guests about which tour is right for them. Included here is information on helping to evaluate how to chose a bike tour. The reason this is important is because road and… Full Story »
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Washington's Little Naches Provides Ample Hiking Opportunities
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Jul 20, 2010
The Little Naches area in Washington's Central Cascade Mountains offers hikers numerous options from day hikes to longer overnight backpacking trips. The Little Naches area is located in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest's Naches Ranger District. The popular recreation area is about 35 miles west… Full Story »
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Backpacking North Country Trail in Pa - August 13,14 and 15
New York Outdoors Blog &bull Jul 18, 2010
Evergreen Outfitters will be offering a guided backpacking trip on August 13,14 and 15. Come along as we explore the North Country Trail in Pa. We will meet at the Tracy Ridge Parking lot on Friday morning or if you… Full Story »
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Coeburn man hiking in Jefferson National Forest reported missing
Topix Hiking News &bull Jul 18, 2010
Rescue groups and law enforcement officers continued to search into the night Saturday for a 60-year-old man who failed to emerge from the woods more than 48 hours after he had arranged. Please note by clicking on "Post Comment" you… Full Story »
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The Plague of Campground Garbage
CampingBlogger &bull Jul 17, 2010
During our recent multi-state family camping excursion I was struck by the amount of leftover trash that we found in many of the campsites that we occupied. Why do you think people left this stuff here, for us to clean… Full Story »
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Hike the Bartram Trail: Russell Bridge to Sandy Ford Road
Suite101: Backpacking, Hiking and Camping &bull Jul 16, 2010
The Bartram Trail begins at Russell Bridge in the Chattahoochee National Forest in Rabun County, Georgia and follows the Chattooga River for 9.5 miles. The Bartram Trail, named for eighteenth-century botanist and explorer William Bartram, winds through more than 37 miles of the Chattahoochee National Forest in Rabun County, Georgia. The wilderness part of the trail begins at Russell Bridge along Highway 28 near the Georgia-South Carolina state line. Many hikers consider this first section of the Bartram Trail, which… Full Story »
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Sawtooth National Forest, ID: Alpine Lake | Hiking in Idaho : Backpacker Magazine
bp2.trimbleoutdoors.com via @jessflynn &bull Jul 15, 2010One of Idaho's premier backcountry destinations, this 11.7-mile out-and-back begins with a boat ride across Redfish Lake and ends at the crystalline waters of Alpine Lake. Perfect as a dayhike or overnighter, the 5.9-mile (one-way) hike to Alpine Lake has few rivals. Get an early start on busy summer weekends-campsites fill up fast. The trip begins with a boat ride… Full Story »
