Wilderness Lessons from the Conifers
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A Terrible Beauty: Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act
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7 Survival Items Every Backpacker Needs
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Protect the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Wilderness
The time for action is ripe and as we cozy up for another long, dark winter we can prepare for a new year that will bring more opportunities for engagement. Long delayed, the Forest Service has promised to release the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Travel Management Plan early in 2013, to be quickly followed by the DEIS for the Forest Plan Revision. Both of these processes will offer our community a chance to engage, to talk with the Forest Service about how we use and value our public lands. And if we work hard enough, the snow may just melt in time for us to enjoy new Wilderness, for the first time.
Hope on the Horizon- The Kilkenney and Carter Moriah Ranges
Next came the Presidentials, famous for their world record windspeeds and violent, unpredictable weather. As I made my way down and into Pinkham Notch, I could not shake the sinking feeling that was wrenching my gut.
Poe Mountain Hike
The ridge includes several “poet” peaks including Irving, Longfellow, and Bryant. With its soaring view and relatively easy access, Poe is most popular. Two different trails lead to Poe.
Kachess Lake
This trail changes with the seasons, offering something different each time you visit. A summer hike to Kachess Lake is short and accessible for first timers. The gentle, flat trail allows kids of all ages to wonder at nature along this loop. Stream trickle into the lake and bridge along time for nature study before continuing the loop.
Raising a Wild Child
Our children are playing on “safe” playgrounds leaving little room for imagination and challenging their bodies and minds through problem solving. Many of our youth are so self-involved that they forget what it means to have to work together with others and be mindful of the environment around them. Because they don’t have to. They live in an instant gratification society.
Day Hiking Trail Etiquette
Even if you embarked on the hike simply to get away from people, it never hurts to chime out a greeting and nod your head to another hiker who has ventured onto the same trail as you.
Gold Creek Trail #1314
The trail then climbs over rocky outcroppings and through thick forests, offering numerous small creek crossings. The trail ends with a sign that marks the unmaintained trail to Joe Lake and Alaska Lake. Glimpse the beautiful mountain meadow before adventuring onward or following the trail home.
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