The Good Wolf Gazette
Backpacking in the Shoulder Season
Peak season for MOST backpackers is generally considered to be May-September. On the Appalachian Trail and other major trails, that’s certainly when you’ll encounter the most hikers because temperatures and...
Backpacking in the Shoulder Season
Peak season for MOST backpackers is generally considered to be May-September. On the Appalachian Trail and other major trails, that’s certainly when you’ll encounter the most hikers because temperatures and...
Gear: Stop Bugging Me!
It isn't summer without bugs, and you don't want to be on their menu. Hopefully these tips will keep you outside all summer and off of the menu!
Gear: Stop Bugging Me!
It isn't summer without bugs, and you don't want to be on their menu. Hopefully these tips will keep you outside all summer and off of the menu!
Shenandoah: Backcountry Permits
Did you know that Shenandoah National Park now requires permits for overnight stays in the backcountry? Permits for Old Rag parking have been required since 2022, and the backcountry permits...
Shenandoah: Backcountry Permits
Did you know that Shenandoah National Park now requires permits for overnight stays in the backcountry? Permits for Old Rag parking have been required since 2022, and the backcountry permits...
Food: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mountain Mar...
Have you ever wanted to celebrate Cinco de Mayo - or any other day - with a margarita while you were out hiking? Sure, you can wrap a Nalgene bottle...
Food: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mountain Mar...
Have you ever wanted to celebrate Cinco de Mayo - or any other day - with a margarita while you were out hiking? Sure, you can wrap a Nalgene bottle...
Gear: April Fuels Day
"How much fuel do I need for my new backpacking stove?" is a common question at the store. Of course, the answer is "It depends." Boiling pasta for 10 minutes...
Gear: April Fuels Day
"How much fuel do I need for my new backpacking stove?" is a common question at the store. Of course, the answer is "It depends." Boiling pasta for 10 minutes...
Local Trails: A One-Week Thru Hike at Massanutt...
Maybe you wish you could be one of the thru-hikers starting out on the Appalachian Trail this time of year, but maybe you don’t quite have the time or ambition to...
Local Trails: A One-Week Thru Hike at Massanutt...
Maybe you wish you could be one of the thru-hikers starting out on the Appalachian Trail this time of year, but maybe you don’t quite have the time or ambition to...