Google Earth Adds Hiking Trail Maps
Want to scout out some awesome hikes before you even set a foot on the trail? Google Earth Adds cool hiking feature to make that possible.
Read the full story »Wind Power could Surpass nuclear by 2030
According to a recent government report Americans could get as much electricity from windmills as they do from nuclear power plants by 2030.
Read the full story »Shooting on the Appalachian Trail
A 25-mile stretch of the Appalachian Trail is back open after two people camping near the trail were shot Tuesday night. The suspect, Randall Lee Smith, was actually convicted of killing two people on the Appalachian Trail almost 30 years ago. After After spending 15 years in prison, the state actually released this crazy guy [...]
Read the full story »Todays Hiking Tip
April 30, 2008 by Robert
Filed under News, Outdoor Tips
Remember Hungry people can be cranky people. Don’t skimp on snacks. When your outdoors on a hike make sure you pack enough food. Even on a short day hike, you should have some type of food in your bag.
Check out these Simple Gorp Recipes for the Trail
CamelBak Announces Bottles are BPA-Free
April 29, 2008
CamelBak Products, LLC, has put out a statement announcing that it has converted its entire line of polycarbonate water bottles to a new material that they say is 100% free of bisphenol-A (BPA) and phthalates. The bottles are made from an entirely new material, Eastman Tritan copolyester.
“Consumers have been asking for a [...]


