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charcoal making, as shown in the link was done on a flat spot. When I passed these neatly dug areas a few years ago, my first thought was that they were pits where clay was dug for local pottery's

the BRMS in Williamsburg is good for all sorts of gear. Anything you need from backpacking, climbing and water sports. Nice folks as well......

I will be on Kiawah island for the week starting July 12th so if you way any other info just PM me. A "must see" is the angle oak which is a very arge live oak(reported to be the largest in the area...

I believe it's beachwalker Park. It's a public beach on the island but not in the resort. There is a day e fee

As master of the wheelwright shop at Colonial Williamsburg I think my job keeps me in "trail mode" most of the time. I change my clothes about once a week and visitors love that "18th century smell"!

Kirby was feeling bad while in Duncannon. He stated in his T.J. that he got pizza at the shop on rt 30 and packed alot out. I wonder if it went bad on him....that would be his fault not the pizza...

his trail name is pony express and he is on trail journals

Is it open now? Wingfoots guide says "staffed by caretakers year round" but the ALHA companion says "staffed durning the summer months by a PATC caretaker"
Thanks,
TB

some things we have done with scout groups in the summer which seems to reduce any friction with other hikers is to 1. hike in areas when thru hikers are not there. 2. Try to schedule the trip to be...

try this site.
http://www.upsideover.com/

My family will be out this weekend, either a hike from Reed's gap to the tye river. or from Thunder hill shelter to just south of Bryant ridge shelter. Does anyone know what the water sources are...

I wonder if there is a way that you can use your treking poles instead of those spreader bars

My Moonstone Lucid 800 bag is made with a Pertex shell. I find it meets my needs. As stated before the Pertex seems to repel "normal" condensation and moisture. As with any "light weight" gear I...

for short hikes (1 week or less) I have taken digital photos of both maps and guide book. I keep them on a seperate card from the photos I'm taking and when I need to check the map or book I simply...

P.R.

I came out of college with a history degree and a strong interest in better understanding pre-industrial (18th century) technology. I came to CW in the winter of 1985 and served a 6 year...

As the Master Wheelwright at Colonial Williamsburg, I work in a shop that is completely open on one side. It can be hot with heat index of 117 ( last week) or cold with snow blowing in. No heat or...

If it was an English cat it would have taken a "slash" on the tent.....far more proper and refined:p

TB

Tater,

A pair of thrus showed us their version of ear plugs a few weeks back.
One sock tucked under your head lamp strap over each ear. They seemed to work great, no one heard me snore all...

If you choose to hike on to Crampton Gap Shelter (4.1) passed E.G.S. the water is very easy to get to. Also you you pass Gathland S.P. at about 3.7 from Ed Garvey and they have water and soda machine...

try this site. upsideover.com....... (I can't get the link to work)
they have bags and packs for kids. As for tents I,(we), did this; a 1 man for dad and a 2 person for mom and child. We found that...

a weekend loop that fits your needs......Reeds Gap (off park way at Va. 664) up and over three ridges to harpers Creek shelter. Back to Reeds gap via the Mau-Har trail. A great little hike that my...

in 03 there was a young couple that whent by Snotrocket and Dingleberry.

Whats a young girl to choose.......

thats shaken, not stirred.........

Nick is on the right path..... if your looking for tradition, hit a trail town barber shop and get a "real shave" every few weeks.

BTW Nick, I grew up in Vienna is it snowing there?

TB

Evan,

should be no problem. I have been with a group of older Boy Scouts on a few occasions during what they call "the Three Ridges Burn". We leave from the Humpback rock parking area and hike to...