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On my recent hike at the Kinzua Bridge, near Mt Jewett, Pa., I wore good quality hiking shoes and for the first time a pair of Yuedge Anti-Blister crew socks. As I told you all in my story the steep incline hurt my toes terribly and I had expected to have bruised toes at the end of my hike. At...

Recently I did a walk down the steep mountain grade to the area underneath the historic Kinzua Bridge, near Mt. Jewett, Pa. For several years I have wanted to take the trail down to the Kinzua creek and walk up the other side to see the twisted pieces of iron work, remains of the famous...

I have been seriously thinking about getting a kayak this summer to explore the quiet inlets and streams that feed our larger rivers and lakes, and dams. The biggest question I get is if you fall out by rolling the kayak over or by accident how are you going to get back in the boat by yourself...

3/12/2018, Just looked out the window and it is snowing again. Oh Spring where are you? :)

I am tired of winter and looking forward to Spring and really enjoying the outdoors this year!

This story is not about camping but I just watched it and thought to myself "WOW", I have got to share this story. Just hearing it told by a man who lived to tell about it sends a shiver down your spine. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Comment down below.

Wondering since your temps drop more than us in Pa, how do you keep your pipes from freezing and car batteries from going dead? Handy tips are welcome here! lol

What's exclusive to your neck of the woods? Well not much...lets see...hum....we got, and whats left of the famous Kinzua Bridge,

Enjoy reading your posts and your pictures. most of us who have been here a while and have been sharing camping experiences think of each other as friends. i enjoy the humor too. keep up the good work, @killeroy154

You made me very hungry I love apple pie. Yum! I have a saw similar to yours but it is more rectangular when put together. One long piece where handles fold up and you store the blades inside the main frame. It is very handy for cutting limbs and more... Thanks for sharing. Sorry your heater...

It has been around -9 here for a week. i got new boots to keep my feet warm and new gloves for when I have to shovel snow up I am still freezing. What will I do when the temps drop lower.

I like tips that provide comfort and convenience in terms of things that help provide a quick answer to many of the ordinary problems that happen in the course of an outing on the trail while backpacking or at the campsite when all you want is a roaring fire and a good meal. Hope you find this...

NO BAKE DATE BARS Ingredients 3 cups chopped dates (pitted) 1/4 cup cashews 2 tbsp coconut nectar or agave syrup 1 tbsp chia seeds 2 tbsp cocoa Method 1. Place dates and chia seeds into a food processor and process on a slow speed until they have broken down 2. Add in cashews 3. After...

SWEET APPLE - DATE - WALNUT OATMEAL Ingredients 1 medium apple (diced) 4 dates (chopped) 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped) 2 tsp coconut sugar 1/3 cup oats 2/3 cups water Method Place diced apple and coconut sugar in a pan on a low heat, stir occasionally In a saucepan combine oats and water on...

So often all the food we take when hiking or camping is a packaged meal or bar from the local grocery store. But homemade is so much better as then you at least know what ingredients are in the food your eating. This is a favorite recipe that is sure to please everyone as it allows you to choose...