While packing for this weekend’s hiking trip nearMt. Greylock, in Western Massachusetts, it hit me how pleased I am with most of the major items of gear I own.
Read MoreNorthville Placid Trail: McCanes Reroute Complete
I received an email from Richard Fenton, Supervising Forrester for the New York State DEC, letting me know that the Northville Placid Trail has been successfully rerouted around the Macaluso property.
Read MoreBearVault 500 Defeated by Crafty Adirondack Bears
Although we’ve suspected it for a while, the New York Times recently confirmed that Adirondack black bears are smarter than the average, well, bear.
Read MoreSun City Texas Hiking Club, Build Adventuring Into Your Daily Life
A few months ago, at Board meeting for my organization, I had the pleasure of discussing Towns and Trails – and outdoor adventure in general – with several of the other attendees.
Read More17 Year Old NH Hiker Fined $25,000 for Cost of Rescue
Scott Mason, the 17 year old Massachusetts teen who was praised for his survival skills after spending 3 nights alone on Mt. Washington, has been fined $25,000 for the cost of his rescue.
Read MoreTeen Hunter Who Killed Hiker to Spend 30 Days in Juvenile Detention
Tyler Kales, the 14 year old boy who accidentally shot Pamela Almli while she was on the popular Sauk mountain hiking trail north of Seattle was sentenced to 30 days in juvenile detention.
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