With the end of winter and the start of spring comes warmer weather, blooming flowers, and peak hiking season. While you should absolutely enjoy the trails, be sure to keep an eye out for some dangers the warmer weather brings: poisonous plants, fungi, insects, and arachnids all pose some significant dangers to hikers. The best thing that you can do to stay safe is to keep an eye out for these dangers and prevent poisoning in the first place.
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Parking and Finding a Shuttle Service on the Appalachian Trail
Some of the most frequent questions we have been asked about our Appalachian Trail section hikes are what we do with our vehicle during our hikes and where we park. In this post, we discuss the best ways to keep your vehicle safe and get from one trailhead to the other.
Read More »Bear Safety while Backpacking and Camping
Understanding the behavior of bears and how humans should behave around them is vital when hiking, backpacking, or camping in bear country. If you are going to be traversing or camping in an area known to have a bear population, you should learn the actions you need to take …
Read More »Leave No Trace Backpacking and Camping
What is Leave No Trace? Leave No Trace refers to a set of outdoor standards that, if followed, lessens human impact on nature and promotes conservation of our natural surroundings. Leave No Trace Principles Plan Ahead and Prepare Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave …
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