- Some say that wearing dark clothes on hikes is best, because they dry faster in the sun after they have become wet; however, it can be hard to see pests on dark
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Staying Bug-Free
by Louise September 6th, 2011 | Hiking
I don't know if there's anything that can worsen my mood more than a swarm of bugs around my head on a hiking trip. The incessant buzzing around my ears can drive me nuts, not to mention the bug bites I might be itching later on. In addition to that, ticks and other parasites can be a major concern. Here's what we can do to stay as bug-free as possible:
Natchez Trace: Trail of the South
by Mackenzie M. September 2nd, 2011 | Hiking
One way that I am welcomed back to the deep South is through signs for the Natchez Trace, a path that links Natchez, Mississippi with Nashville, Tennessee. Extending roughly 440 miles, the Natchez Trace cuts from the Mississippi River, through cypress swamps, beautiful forests, and through some of the South’s crown cities. The Natchez Trace is by far one of the best hiking trails in the United States, and much like the Tammany Trace, it will give you a glimpse into the storied past, the turbulent eras, and the bright future of the American Deep South.
Used by the earliest
Used by the earliest
Hiking Gear: Sleeping Bags
by Louise August 9th, 2011 | Hiking
Going for an overnight hike? A sleeping bag is one of the most essential items you will pack. It keeps you comfortable at night, but more importantly, in cold temperatures, a good sleeping bag will keep you from freezing.
Choosing your bag. Most experienced hikers will tell you that a goose down sleeping bag is the lightest, warmest, and most durable choice. Unfortunately, down sleeping bags are also quite expensive. You'll find that sleeping bags are rated to the approximate temperature they can be used in. For example a bag labeled as 20+ should be able to keep the majority of
Choosing your bag. Most experienced hikers will tell you that a goose down sleeping bag is the lightest, warmest, and most durable choice. Unfortunately, down sleeping bags are also quite expensive. You'll find that sleeping bags are rated to the approximate temperature they can be used in. For example a bag labeled as 20+ should be able to keep the majority of
Tammany Trace
by Mackenzie M. August 2nd, 2011 | Hiking
This week, instead of writing about hiking one of the United State’s great mountain trails, we will head south to the flat, muggy pine forests of southeast Louisiana. Located less than an hour from downtown New Orleans, on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, lays Tammany Trace Hiking Trail (www.tammanytrace.org/).
Formerly a railroad route, the Tammany Trace is 31 miles of tall, southern sugar pines, natural palmettos, crisscrossed by several muddy creeks and swamps. The Tammany Trace is truly “Sportsman’s Paradise” at its finest.
Once part of the Illinois Railroad, the Trace was acquired by the St. Tammany Parish
Formerly a railroad route, the Tammany Trace is 31 miles of tall, southern sugar pines, natural palmettos, crisscrossed by several muddy creeks and swamps. The Tammany Trace is truly “Sportsman’s Paradise” at its finest.
Once part of the Illinois Railroad, the Trace was acquired by the St. Tammany Parish
Monadnock in the Summer
by Louise July 12th, 2011 | Hiking
Being born and raised in New Hampshire, and a lover of the outdoors, I surprised a few of my friends when I revealed that I had never climbed Mount Monadnock. I've been hiking in northern New Hampshire in the White Mountains, but never had I ventured west to the popular Mt. Monadnock, near Jaffrey, NH. It was time for a trip to Monadnock State Park.
I loved every part of Mt. Monadnock. It started with the hearty welcome we received from a park ranger in the morning. He collected a small fee that enabled us to enter the park, and
I loved every part of Mt. Monadnock. It started with the hearty welcome we received from a park ranger in the morning. He collected a small fee that enabled us to enter the park, and
