Man hopes to hike all National Trails

Man hopes to hike all National Trails

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Harriet Hollister has New Trails!

Thanks to the hard work of the Rochester Cross-country Ski Foundation, we now have two new trails at Harriet Hollister. One goes South from the parking lot and appears to be a bypass trail for snowmobile use, the other parallels the main road (in the woods). Both are rather lumpy at this point . A [...]

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Why Use Marine Radios while Kayaking in New York Harbor?

Why Use  Marine Radios while Kayaking in New York Harbor?

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Weatherproof iPhone Case for a Bike

Now you can use your iPhone on your biking trips! No pockets in those bike shorts? You can take your iPhone on your rides with the StormCruiser, a weather-resistant bike case made for an iPhone 4 or 4S. With the phone close at hand, you can use its GPS mapping system, play music or ask [...]

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Photo Montage: Hike Bear Mountain NY

Photo Montage: Hike Bear Mountain NY

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Outdoors books make good gifts

By Scott Shalaway, Gazette Mail, link to original post Fall is a busy season for publishers of nature and outdoor-themed books. They make perfect Christmas gifts. Here are some recent titles I recommend for the readers on your list. “Carnivores of the World”by Luke Hunter (2111, Princeton University Press, $29.95) is a comprehensive field guide [...]

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Video: Absolutely Awesome Skies

I bet you’ve never seen skies like this!

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Bladepro Paddling LifeVest

MADE specifically for canoeing and kayaking, the Bladepro PFD Type 50 paddling vest is designed with comfort and functionality in mind.

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Take the Train from NYC & Hike the Appalachian Trail

Take the Train from NYC & Hike the Appalachian Trail

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Winter Backpacking Gear List

If you’re just getting into Winter Backpacking, this list should help you understand what to take.

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