Area Guides and Trip Reports
Initially I had several sections on this site for different outdoor pursuits. I’ve consolidated everything into this one section to make it easier to find something fun to do. Hiking and Backpacking
Animal First Aid Kit
This is the full length of the items recommended to keep in your pet-specific first aid kit, as per the American Red Cross. Keep in mind this list is for in your home, so many items may be left behind, reduced, or improvised on the trail. For instance, you can leave your needlenose pliers at…
Tips for hiking during hunting season
Remember, a properly licensed hunter has every bit as much right to be in the woods as you. With a little thought and care hiking during hunting season can be a safe experience.
Essential Gear for Backpacking
Formerly the 10 Essentials, now up to 15. 1. Map- A map of the area will let you know what type of terrain you will be travelling through. Study it before you go out. Make sure you know how to read it, especially if it is a topographic map. 2. Compass- Will help you know…
Dog Hiking FAQs
What’s the best breed for hiking and packing? As with any activity, there is no best breed. Some breeds tend to be poorly suited for hiking and carrying a load- long backed breeds such as Bassets and Dachshunds for instance. Some have coats that pick up burrs and debris, or coats so thick they can’t…
Gear For Your Traildog
Lucy Tested and Approved. Now entering the SECOND Generation of testing with Beau. All prices are in US dollars but are subject to change without anyone bothering to tell me Detailed Reviews for much of this gear is available at BackpackGearTest.org
Recommended Reading
Dogs- Winterdance: the Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod Paulsen, Gary– Harcourt Brace 1994 Woodsong Paulsen, Gary– Simon & Schuster 1990 Fan’s Guide to the Iditarod, A Hood, Mary H-Alpine 1996 Guide to Backpacking with Your Dog, A LaBelle, Charlene– Alpine 1992 Hiking With Your Dog Hoffman, Gary– ICS 1998 (Second Edition) Hiking With Dogs…
2006/08/23– Dog Pack Sold
The dog pack I had for sale has found a new home. Thanks for the interest, folks.
2006/04/15– Spirit Eagle’s Thru-Hiking Website
Have you seen this page yet? Check out Spirit Eagle. It’s a great place to check out for all kinds of hikes, especially thru-hikes and other distance hikes. There is a section with regards to leaving dogs at home during a thru, but that doesn’t mean the rest of the info should be tossed out…
Paddling the Pigeon River
Description The Pigeon River flows through the Pigeon River Fish and Wildlife Area, providing many opportunities for viewing wildlife and taking in beautiful scenery. Get on the river in early October to catch the fall colors. Spring and summer see moderate use, so don’t excpect to be completely alone. The best times to float the…