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I have the biggest Bearikade and I love it. You could open/close with a knife or something but I recommend bringing a coin like they say, preferably...

I always had a chuckle over the Virginia Rollercoaster, sort of the kiddy ride version of the AT in Western Me ;)

The long wet cold stretch seems to have knocked them out but I was out yesterday in a rare patch of sun and they were out again.

Black flies here in central NH were very short-lived this year. As Peakbagger mentioned, usually Mother's day to Father's day but at least here they...

Thanks everyone for these comments. I have a head net and have done the permetherin thing. Also trying lighter colored clothes which supposedly help....

VA is not flat! But it is a lot easier than NH and ME.

Bear Vaults and Bearikades take the work out of hanging your food, but with a weight penalty. I am pleased with the bear vault, and have seen first...

A couple things. The GSMNP incident at Cosby did make the news. Bad on Big Agnes. I too like their products but these are irresponsible photos. I...

All of the above is good stuff. When I needed MedicAlert type info, I got red dog tags. The set I wear (both around my neck and laced into my...

Big South Fork in Tennessee has a field lab also. I always give it a visit when hiking nearby. ...

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Conservation efforts in North Americaedit] Experimental trials by the The American Chestnut Foundation at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Massachusetts...

Chestnut blight affecting a young American chestnut

Since most of my hikes are solo, I always make sure my wife knows where my truck will be parked and where I intend to hike. A lot of my hikes are...

I don't think this qualifies as a bear attack since it didn't actually bite or claw anyone (I'm assuming the shoe wasn't on the guy's foot when it...

Thank you, Peakbagger!

Peakbagger thank you for this detailed description of the corridor monitoring process (likely one of the lengthiest posts in WB history :)) and for...

To volunteer, go to https://volunteer.appalachiantrail.org/s/ The Green Mountain Club, and likely nearly all local trail clubs, also have...

In 1999 a researcher in SNP was mapping remnant chestnut trees. "Dead" trees would put out new saplings from their roots. According to him, these...

I may have missed it but did anyone mention making sure your loved one knows what you are wearing for clothing, even taking a photo of you? Knowing...

I've been through the wilderness multiple times. The typical advice is that the water drops in 24 hours at most. If you have an extended map saved...

Great idea. I plan to use it. I carry vital info such as drivers license, insurance cards, cash, & cheat sheet of contact info in a money belt...

Just to add, in case SAR is necessary: Most of our hiking paths here in the Alps lead over mountaintops, and on every summit, plus many other...

I will answer a few of your concerns. You were not banned from posting in the previous thread that you started about the same subject. The thread...

Good stuff.

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I do a lot of solo backpacking. I do a lot of what is mentioned in this thread - I have a RoadID attached to my watch, and I now carry a Garmin...