Wilds of New York State
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The Best Things to Do in Every National Park
From scenic drives to boat trips, kayaking to slough slogging, hiking to backpacking, we’ve come up with the best of every national park. Part of what makes national parks so special is that there’s no wrong way to visit them. Transcending all ages and fitness levels, all of the […] Click here to view original…
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Camping is on the rise in North America with more people heading outdoors, and more often
A love of the outdoors and the desire for more quality time with family and friends are among the reasons people enjoy camping. — Photo courtesy Jalodrome/Flickr More North Americans are discovering the benefits of time spent outdoors and as they do, they’re committing more time to camping each […] Click here to view original…
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Do You Speak Backpacker?
William Shakespeare: “In jest, there is truth.” Every sport has its insider lingo, and backpacking is no different. Whether you’ve logged thousands of miles or are strapping on a pack for the first time, here are some key terms that will help you decode fellow hikers’ trail talk. Altitoots : You’ve probably heard that symptoms…
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Think It’s Impossible to Find Solitude in National Parks? Think Again.
Picture, if you will, Sequoia National Park on a modern-day Fourth of July. Granite ablaze with summer sunshine? Check. Black bears frolicking through pine-fringed meadows? Check. Trees so wondrously large you could (at one ridiculous point in time) barrel a truck right through ‘em? Check. Oh, and don’t forget […] Here is a great read…
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Getting lost
“One mistake people make is thinking nothing can go wrong.” – Missing for two days in Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana “Maybe you have a slight obsession like myself reading the NYS DEC ranger reports (something I really do not want to be a member of) in order to learn from other’s misfortunes. Reading through the…
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2 hikers missing for 5 days used a water-purifying straw to stay alive
Two hikers who were missing for nearly five days used a water-purifying straw to survive and were rescued after search teams discovered and followed two sets of footprints in a California canyon, according to the local sheriff’s office. Eric Desplinter, 33, and Gabrielle Wallace, 31, got lost while hiking […] “Ok for $20 you can…
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The Cohos Trail: 170 Miles of New Hampshire’s North Woods
The relatively new and unknown Cohos (Coh-ahs) Trail extends 170 miles through Northern New Hampshire from the Canadian border near Pittsburg to Crawford Notch in the White Mountains. It’s a remote and and quiet shorter thru-hike that less than a dozen people complete a year. Due to its youth and isolation, the Cohos Trail guarantees…
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Backpacking for beginners – the ultimate guide
Where to go on your first backpacking trip: When you’re getting started, choose a backpacking destination that is fairly easy and not too far from home. This will give you the chance to test your abilities without getting into difficulty, and give you the chance to go back home if you need or want to.…
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Where to find free campsites in Canada and the U.S.
Camping is the best way to see the world for the least amount of money, particularly if you’re sleeping in a tent and have no need for electrical and water hookups. But, as any camper will tell you, the costs still accumulate. Even if you’re sleeping in a tent, a stay at a national/state park…
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Top 7 Canyons to Explore in America for Your Next Hiking Trip
From the Nine Mile Canyon in Utah to Black Canyon in Colorado, these are perfect spots for your next hiking trip Watkins Glen Gorge, New York Found within the Watkins Glen State Park (the most famous of the Finger Lakes State Parks), the gorge itself is a breathtaking experience for everyone. It is a magical…
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