you now can check out kindle books from some public libraries....
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you now can check out kindle books from some public libraries....
I've uploaded the Employee Briefing Paper to "my Images" Take a look. NOTE the potential fees!!! Possible up to $15 to camp. This was the internal info that went to park personnel. Please submit your...
I got a copy of the "GSM Employee Briefing Paper" (I'll scan it in and post it tomorrow)
it has 3 fee options listed:
1. $10 per reservation + $5 per person or
2. $10 per reservation + $2.25 per...
more info here http://gosmokies.knoxnews.com/profiles/blogs/gsmnp-proposes-all-reservation
i was just at the backcountry office today and they said changes are going to happen. They are concerned with trash at campsites and registration issues. They want to have backcountry rangers to...
So y'all think it would be cool if a touring biker (me) stayed one night at the fontana shelter - yes, it's supposed to be for backpackers...but hey, i'm backpacking, i just happen to be riding a ...
I love quinoa, but if i eat it for dinner...i'm very hungry the next morning. Couscous seems to digest slower or something (for me).
alum cave will be very crowded...start early
I day hike in mine and I think they are great on trails...but the more man made the surface you get, the more un-comfy they got (for me). so trails - i think they are great, gravel roads... not so...
Anyone have an estimate on cost per mile or cost per day to ride across the country? most people I've talked to spend WAY more than a thru hike would... I may ride across the states next year, but...
I do bare feet...your feet will warm up quickly once you start hiking again
The Nantahala Great Outpost is the NOC in Gatlinburg
totally agree
has anyone hiked the Hurricane Mtn manway (from Cane Creek trl to Beard Cane Trl)? I know a portion is maintained by blackberry farm, and is easy to follow, but is the western portion passable?
I...
But be aware, some trails have change and campsites have been added/removed since the last publishing of the little brown book (although there is a brand new 2010 version of the nat geo map)
If your taking Low Gap to the AT - you'll have a semi-long climb to start, not really steep though. If your taking Lower Cammerer to the AT, I will be less climbing (but you'll miss the fire tower)
I liked hitting the super amazing scenery around shining rock wilderness toward the end of the trip....
not that there isn't good stuff the whole way, but the bald section is outstanding
there is a spring on the trail up cold mtn and theres a spring on ivester gap trail near the bottom of Art Loeb connector. So will be camping somewhat near water
how about this
http://www.ntmba.org/index.php?name=Downloads&get=33
-I like hiking from Davidson river and ending at the Boy scout camp
-he "Trekking" book is great, but the Best Hikes of Pisgah National Forest is more detailed"
- Make sure you fill up with water...
If you don't mind a lot of people, Shining rock will not disappoint....should be close to peak colors this weekend too
no need for bear spray, Issues with black bears in the smokes are rare, unless you feed them or leave your food laying around. Not sure on the water situation, hasn't really rained here lately, and...
I like the So. Appalachian software, BUT the resolution is not as good as the paper maps....still a nice resource and worth the money. And yes buy some waterproof printer paper (i use the iGage paper...
FYI: I just flew out to Montana and back and TSA was okay with my jetboil in my checked luggage (w/o fuel of course). I only post this since some sources say you cant take stoves on planes.
they got a few inches of snow last tuesday night... got some rain over the weekend, but nothing like mid-TN got