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We all know their out there just waiting for the chance to bite or swarm around your head and eyes, till you about to go crazy. We know about many of the repellents and things to do after a hike to prevent illness, but it is always great to hear from someone who hikes a lot and how he protects...

As much as I am into adventure as I looked at my map as I sat on a picnic table in Wayne National Forest, I could not see the logic in hiking to the southern tip of Ohio, then turning around and hiking back up the other side of the state to reach the Michigan state line. So I decided to cut...

My favorite Youtube backpackers have traveled through this park where we are headed. Sometimes it is nice to get a glimpse of an area your headed into as in forewarned and ready for anything. So sit back and watch these young men share their experience of hiking through Wayne National Forest...

It seems the first big park I will be heading toward is the Wayne National Park in Ohio. The North-Country trail goes south before it heads north into Michigan. So got to call for my dog who has found something interesting in the under brush and get moving. So now we have a starting point to...

Far from the grave, I am standing at a trail head in the Allegheny National Forest, wondering how far I will hike today. The weather is beautiful with bright sunshine and a bit of breeze to keep me from getting to hot. Since I am headed in a southern direction first I need to look closely at...

Each of these video's that document the travels of these young men give us a glimpse of the wonderful forests and mountains, rivers and meadows, and barren lands that make up the national parks within the United States. I sat and watched each video in awe of the landscapes and evening skies...

Another adventure by these brave young men who travel the world seeking adventure and thrills while backpacking and hiking the many trails and parks around the globe. This trip involves Yellowstone National Park, it's beautiful scenery and plant life and wildlife. Please add your own thoughts...

This trip has been taken by one if not more of our babbling campers many times and so I am putting this video up so he and others can share their thoughts and adventures with us. These young men who took this trip give you the feeling of being a part of their trip as in sharing jokes and...

Just watched a group of young men who hiked a trail not far from where I live. It is one of many trails in the Allegheny National forest and these men do a great job of showing off the woodland landscape and their wilderness skills. Hope you enjoy watching it. Looking forward to comments...

I will be looking this one up as I love true adventure stories. I am reading one of my favorite books that I have read lots of times before. It is called; Crazy-White Man by Richard Morenus. About a writer from New York who left it all behind to live in the Canadian wilderness for 6 years on a...

Wonderful the chance of a traveling companion (@Bibsoutdoors), to brave the wilds of the North Country Trail with me. I am sure this time we will find a great camping and meeting place for all us babbling campers to get together. I am all packed up and my dog is ready to venture out on the...

As you know I started out and was making good time and then that old winter weather slowed me down then stopped me in my tracks. Oh but the adventures I had experienced and the video's I shared could not be stopped and then not continue. So I am off in a new direction hoping to find that special...

I feel like "Rip Van Winkle"will sort of. I sat down in my tent to out wait a snowstorm and low and behold, I have awakened to the fact that I have not moved for many months. The sky is blue and here in Pennsylvania, spring is on it's way in and here I sit. Guess it is time to get on down the...

I am here wanting to post and wanting to talk, but so tired from working I can't think of anything to say!

In our area it has become a problem in campgrounds and sites along rivers, where people wait till you leave then rob tents taking belongs or food, or any thing of value. So many people empty the tent and put everything of value in their car in hopes that when they return their tent will still be...

HAPPY NEW YEAR! We are finally getting lots of snow and I am sick of shoveling already. :)

I would need that cot as in old age we have a bit of trouble getting up from the ground. I would be crawling around trying to find something strong enough to help me stand up. I certainly would not want the tent to fall down on me in my struggles. A simple well-made folding cot would solve all...

Down in my neck of the woods we have a few snakes and some snapping turtles, but no monsters lurking in the water. In shallow areas your best bet is to wear sneakers to avoid sharp rocks or metal in water, but in the deep water the worse you might run into is a submerged stump. Rattlesnakes tend...

O'Gosh, my mouth is watering just thinking of all those warm pancakes covered with French Canadian pure maple syrup. Yum....!

Thanks I have missed being here. Between working and surgery, a two week recovery of doing nothing at all but avoiding glare of snow and computer, it is great being back on line. Let wit & wisdom begin. :)