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...
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Food: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mountain MargaritasFood: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mountain Margaritas
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...
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Gear: April Fuels DayGear: 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...
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Local Trails: A One-Week Thru Hike at Massanutten MountainLocal Trails: A One-Week Thru Hike at Massanutten Mountain
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...
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Cold Weather Hiking and Camping: How to Keep WarmCold Weather Hiking and Camping: How to Keep Warm
I hate the cold, but I also hate to give up camping for the whole winter because it brings clear night skies, better views after the trees have dropped their...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Local Trails: Winter Hiking on the Potomac Heritage Trail!Local Trails: Winter Hiking on the Potomac Heritage Trail!
Don’t put your hiking shoes away for winter, because this is a great time to enjoy the Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT). The PHT is actually a network of trails stretching...
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Native Plants: Christmas FernNative Plants: Christmas Fern
After the last leaf has fallen and other plants have died back for winter, the Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) brings a touch of green to the forest floor all winter...
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Advice from a Naturalist: Signal Knob in the FallAdvice from a Naturalist: Signal Knob in the Fall
Do you want to see some fall color in the mountains, but you want to avoid the traffic on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah? Try Signal Knob on Massanutten Mountain in George Washington National...
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Hiking Pole TipsHiking Pole Tips
Here’s a "tip" for hiking poles: Rubber hiking pole tips reduce damage to the trail, are quieter on rocks and roads, and provide excellent grip on most surfaces. Quality tips...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Dry Feet are Happy FeetDry Feet are Happy Feet
Dry feet are happy feet! 🐧 Wet feet have soft skin and are more susceptible to blisters. When my feet are wet from rain, mud, puddles, or sweat, I always...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Hiking PolesHiking Poles
Remember to adjust your hiking pole length for an extended uphill or downhill trail. A shorter pole helps maintain a natural arm position going uphill as the trail is higher...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Fuel ManagementFuel Management
I weigh my partially used fuel canisters and compute the remaining fuel. I use 6-12 grams per day depending on how cold the water and air are, if I make...
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What's In Your Toilet Kit?What's In Your Toilet Kit?
What's in your toilet kit? This is what I have:1. Toilet paper in a zip plastic bag. You can remove the cardboard tube to make it smaller.2. Duece of Spades...
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