Some of the smallest creatures can completely obliterate your long-planned backpacking trip. Insects are the bane of many hikers, and at times these miniature armies …
8 Tips on How to Handle Bugs in the Backcountry
East Wildcat Mountain in the Beautiful Slide Mountain Wilderness
East Wildcat Mountain hike specs This hike was done from Denning and ascended from the junction at the Peekamoose Table Trail with a descent to …
Hike the NYCDEP Trails in the Catskill Mountains. Adventures Await!
In conjunction with the Catskill Mountain Club, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection are busy cutting trails on DEP acquired lands. NYC has …
Shavertown Trail: Snake Pond and the Beautiful Tremperskill Overlook
Shavertown trail specs from the trailhead As typical with the hikes on NYCDEP land, you’ll be walking on various surfaces from, on this hike, footpaths …
Video: Bear Canisters Are a Must in the ADK High Peaks
Bears are lazy. Yogi will look for the easiest way to get food, and that includes your campsite rations. In the Adirondack High Peaks, it …