Brian Castner, the author of “Disappointment River“, is a fellow whitewater raft guide in Western New York. I have never known an author (in real life) or have read a
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A few years ago, my family made the trek to Acadia National Park in Maine. Being residents of the Northeast, this was our first National Park. Needless to say it
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I spent years tying my shoe laces WRONG. This knot is the best knot for hiking boots or running shoes. Your laces will not come untied during your activity, guaranteed.
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White ash (Fraxinus americana) grows over most of eastern North America but has been declining for several years due to multiple environmental and insect threats. Ash decline (or “ash dieback”
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1. Footstuff Podcast By far my favorite podcast, period. It is “THE Outdoor Recreation Comedy”. The hosts are from Upstate NY where they work and recreate in “NY’s Largest Wilderness
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The Eastern white pine (Pinus strobus), is a rapid-growing, long-lived, needled evergreen tree that is native to the northeastern United States and Canada. It is able to grow for 200
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Jack Kerouac was an American novelist and poet whose works included novels On the Road and Dharma Bums. On the Road is a true American classic that defined the Beat
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I have owned the Singbring brand of winter hiking pants for over a year. In this video, I give my review of the Singbring Winter Hiking Pants and how they
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The Balsam Fir (Abies balsamea) has been known as the Christmas tree for more than 250 years. It is one of the few types of Christmas trees native to the
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Who does not like gifts? If you are into the outdoors, gear is essential. What better way to say I love you to someone who loves the outdoors than with
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