Tiny trees or ancient plant?
Contrary to popular belief, these are not tiny pine trees. Their common names of princess pine, ground pine, and groundcedar lead you to believe they are. However, they are part
Tiny trees or ancient plant? Read More »
Outside Stuff
Outdoor Books To Read For People Who Like Outdoor Things (and Reading)
Here is an extensive collection of books about all things outdoors that was curated by people who love all things outdoors! This list is a work in progress. If you
Outdoor Books To Read For People Who Like Outdoor Things (and Reading) Read More »
Inspiring John Muir Quotes for Adventurers
John Muir was a true mountain man, naturalist, and a key player in the preservation of wilderness in the United States. Muir was known as “John of the Mountains” and
Inspiring John Muir Quotes for Adventurers Read More »
Finding a New Place on the North Country Trail
Guest Postby Shane Hawkins The North Country National Scenic Trail, generally known as the North Country Trail or simply ‘NCT’ is the longest National Scenic Trail in the National Trails
Finding a New Place on the North Country Trail Read More »
Letchworth State Park: Finger Lakes Trail at The Grand Canyon of the East
The Letchworth section of the Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) is a spur trail running along the entire eastern side of Letchworth State Park. Dubbed “The Grand Canyon of the East”,
Letchworth State Park: Finger Lakes Trail at The Grand Canyon of the East Read More »
![US National Park Service [Public domain]](https://outsidechronicles.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Mount_Rainier_and_lake_reflection-1024x768.jpg)
Backpacker Releases 20 Bucket List Hiking Trips to Take in 2020
Backpacker has released their 20 Bucket List Hiking Trips to Take in 2020. I love Backpacker, however, being a resident of the Northeast, many of the adventures in the magazine
Backpacker Releases 20 Bucket List Hiking Trips to Take in 2020 Read More »
The Beehive: Acadia National Park’s Via Ferrata?
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
The Beehive: Acadia National Park’s Via Ferrata? Read More »
BEST KNOT FOR BOOT LACES: Never have untied hiking boots again
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.
BEST KNOT FOR BOOT LACES: Never have untied hiking boots again Read More »
Top Ten Outdoor and Adventure Podcasts
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
Top Ten Outdoor and Adventure Podcasts Read More »