Cold 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...
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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...
Joe Steiner |
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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...
Joe Steiner |
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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...
Joe Steiner |
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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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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...
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