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New award-winning backpacking stove

Posted in Backpacking, Gear on August 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

New award-winning backpacking stove

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Kid’s Bicycle Safety Guide

Posted in Biking, Kid's Activities on August 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Kid’s Bicycle Safety Guide

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GoodInKind Launching in September for Ithaca – A new way to act socially responsibly

Posted in Conservation, Finger Lakes, Ithaca on August 12, 2011 | 2 Comments »

GoodInKind.com is a marketplace that raises money for causes, promotes local commerce, and connects people with others in their area. GoodInKind is particularly well-suited for people who care about environmental advocacy and have tangible outdoor skills (you know … New York Outdoors blog readers!) GoodInKind.com allows people to donate services online for a price. When [...]

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The New Nomad’s List of 101 Truly Compelling Reasons to Do a Long-Distance Hike

Posted in Backpacking, Hiking, Humor, Long-distance Hiking, tagged long-distance walks of the world, TransPanama Trail on August 11, 2011 | 1 Comment »

As a long-distance backpacker, I can relate to so many items on this list: The New Nomad’s List of 101 Truly Compelling Reasons to Do a Long-Distance Hike Here are some pages to check out for ideas on where to go for a long-distance hike: Hiking the TransPanama Trail Great Long-Distance Walks Of The World

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Tiny Toads on New York Trails – with Video

Posted in nature, Wildlife on August 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

Tiny Toads on New York Trails – with Video

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New FLT Lean-to in Ellicottville NY

Posted in Backpacking, Finger Lakes Trail, Western NY, tagged camping, Holiday Valley Ski Area on August 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

A lean-to is available for use by Finger Lakes Trail backpackers on Holiday Valley Ski Area lands near Ellicottville. At Mutton Hollow Rd. (map mileage 7.5) a new blue-blazed trail goes 0.3 mile northeast to this gravel floor lean-to. Inside there is a large steel picnic table. No water source is nearby, except from a [...]

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Man Takes Cat on 9,000 Mile Backpacking Trip – Video

Posted in Backpacking on August 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

A Frenchman named Guillaume travels from Miami to the tip of Argentina, on foot ….. with a very docile and trusting cat. Click here to read his story & see the video. For more from Guillaume, check out his website, Turn of the World, or watch more of his videos on his YouTube channel, America [...]

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The Best Bicycle Trails Near Utica – Our Top 5 Rides

Posted in Biking, Central NY on August 9, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

The Best Bicycle Trails Near Utica – Our Top 5 Rides

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Hiking Panama Rocks: Ancient History In Chautauqua County

Posted in Hiking, History, nature, Western NY, tagged Panama NY on August 8, 2011 | Leave a Comment »

click here for video Hiking in Panama Rocks is liking taking a step back in time.With it’s towering rocks and narrow passageways,dancing light and dark caverns, this 12 acre park located in the Southern Tier near Chautauqua Lake may be one of Western New York’s most unique. The actual park was opened in 1885,making it [...]

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