Member Doug Dye hiked the Appalachian Trail in the Fall of 2001 from Springer Mountain in Georgia to the Delaware Water Gap. This summer he picked up where he left off. Read up on his latest email s regarding the progress of his journey.
Acadia, Great Smoky Mountains and Yosemite National Parks still have room for adventure --- you just have to know where to find it. You have just a week to spend in one of the great U.S. parks—don’t spend it in line. Follow our high-energy five-day itineraries to the best trails, coolest canyons, greatest views, and wildest backcountry in these popular national parks.
New Mexico Outdoors (NMO) is a gay and lesbian social club dedicated to the appreciation and enjoyment of the outdoors. Any gay or lesbian is welcome to participate in any of the NMO events. There is no application required for the club and there are no membership fees.
Bikes should be comfortable to ride. But if you think that a cushy ride comes only from spring-loaded, doublewide seats and shock-absorbing handlebars, read on.
Rocks and roots, cracks and curbs — this is the terrain with which bikes must contend. Bikes are tough and can take most of the abuse any terrain can dish out. But your body is more susceptible. At the end of a ride, each bump and dip can become an aching back, sore knees or strained wrists.
Not all bike frames are created equal. Since the backbone of any bike is its frame, it can be enlightening to understand how it's made and what that means for you, the cyclist. The goal of any frame is to offer extraordinary strength with minimum weight. However, frame strength is determined by many factors. Whether the frame is aluminum or chromoly is only part of the equation. The way those materials are used is equally important.
A real problem with water is deciding whether what you find is safe to drink.
Unless you're researching mold growth or odors caused by unchecked microbe production, you'll want to clean your hydration system regularly. Here are a few simple tips.
Great Outdoors is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer gay and lesbian organization dedicated to the enjoyment of outdoor recreation.
In bearcountry, it is imperative that all food, including freeze-dried and canned foods, beverages, and odorous items such as soap, toothpaste, and sunscreen be secured from bears when not in use.
Ever feel lost in the wilderness? Here's a true story of how NOT to respond:
The key to breaking in new hiking boots is to take things slowly. Remember -- your feet aren't as tough as your new boots, so if you rush things, your feet are likely to pay the price.
Forget about the color and the fancy logos. What really matters when ing a new backpack is making sure that it's a good fit for your body.
How much gear do you need for a safe and satisfying experience in the wilderness? It's a question that yields no easy, one-size-fits-all answer. Your decisions will depend on:
Destructive fishing practices are destroying large portions of our oceans and the life within them. "Wasted Catch and the Destruction of Ocean Life" highlights one particularly devastating problem called bycatch, or wasted catch— the unintended catch and subsequent destruction of unwanted fish and other marine life as a byproduct of fishing practices.
