It’s Fall again and leaf peepers are searching out the best colors, but differences in elevation, temperature, rainfall, and timing can make peak color a little elusive. Here are a few of my favorite places for seeing a cornucopia of … Continue reading
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Appalachian Trail News
Two Appalachian Trail news items of interest this week: Mike Caetano of Pensacola, FL is hoping to become the oldest person to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail and he’s already on his way into the record books. The 86-year-old man started … Continue reading
A challenging hike in Virginia: Old Rag
Some hiking trails, like this one, require hikers to get vertical. Fredericksburg.com published an article by Bill Freehling about a recent hike to the summit of Old Rag in Shenandoah National Park. Old Rag is a popular hike (I’ve heard … Continue reading
Canine Camping Problems?
The Reporter-Times out of Indiana posted a humor column by Gordon Grindstaff titled “Camping and Canines Don’t Mix” recounting a recent Florida camping trip with a barking dog. I’m guessing the experience wasn’t too humorous for the other campers staying … Continue reading
