This feels like a silly question, but what do I do about my long, curly, tangle-prone hair when I'm out in the woods for a very long time doing fieldwork?
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posted by Scientist
on Apr 20, 2013 -
31 answers
My husband and I love to hike, and this summer we hope to go on some longer hiking trips that will require camping for one or two nights. What gear should we buy to make our trips enjoyable and safe?
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posted by keep it under cover
on Apr 7, 2013 -
37 answers
My partner, our dog, and I will be spending 5 nights camping in Algonquin this August. Which of the campgrounds along the Highway 60 corridor has the best hiking trails? As an example of our 'skill level', we really enjoyed the Bruce Trail around Cyprus Lake campground in the Bruce Peninsula.
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posted by torisaur
on Mar 27, 2013 -
3 answers
A close friend has decided to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail starting in about 10 days at Springer Mountain in Georgia. It just so happens that I have a week off with nothing to do, and he asked if I wanted to start out with him, and I said yes. Help me make sure I'm not forgetting anything (and/or shed inessentials). Any tips/tricks would also be appreciated for this AT newb!
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posted by ghostpony
on Mar 5, 2013 -
13 answers
WestVirginiaCampingTripFilter: Interesting activities in & within an hour drive of Monogahela National Forest for some adults and 30+ kids?
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posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches
on Jul 28, 2012 -
6 answers
Where should we go for a nature-filled long weekend within 4 hours of Toronto, Canada?
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posted by Ziggurat
on Jul 18, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm taking a week to hike Hadrian's Wall in mid-to-late August, and I'm looking for a useful guidebook.
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posted by SpringAquifer
on Jul 10, 2012 -
3 answers
Looking for camping and hiking spots in the Sierras and foothills where I can take our 4.5-year-old son and/or our dog.
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posted by DakotaPaul
on May 29, 2012 -
6 answers
Seeking suggestions for dog-friendly camping and hiking in the Upper Midwest -- Minnesota, Wisconsin, and the Upper Peninsula.
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posted by compartment
on May 8, 2012 -
6 answers
I need tips for hiking and camping from fat-identified and otherwise overweight folks only! FYI I am 5'6. Thanks!
posted by MidSouthern Mouth
on Feb 2, 2012 -
25 answers
Help my friends and I find an outdoorsy place to spend a weekend that is logistically feasible (we're traveling from Atlanta, LA, and Pennsylvania).
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posted by malhouse
on Jan 21, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm planning a trip do Death Valley in january and I'll be landing in Las Vegas where I'll spend the first day or two preparing, and I wonder if anyone has some recommendations for places where I can get the supplies I need.
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posted by tristpinsm
on Dec 22, 2011 -
8 answers
First time backcountry camping in the desert. I'll be biking and hiking. Any tips from people who've gone on similar trips?
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posted by tristpinsm
on Dec 4, 2011 -
15 answers
Help me think outside the box for tent camping in Northern MD or DE - where can I go besides a campground or sites in a Sate Park? I don't want suburbia in the woods!
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posted by Kindlekat
on Sep 19, 2011 -
8 answers
My wife and I were thinking of heading up to the Olympic Peninsula over Labor Day to do some camping and light day-hiking and would love any suggestions for areas, camp-grounds, hikes, etc. Details inside.
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posted by dersins
on Aug 8, 2011 -
11 answers
I am trying to organize a solo, self-guided walking trip to bits of coastal Cornwall for late August and am having trouble planning a 6- to 8-day itinerary that has me end a day's walk where there's budget accommodation like hostels/backpackers/campsites.
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posted by mdonley
on Jul 12, 2011 -
8 answers
Spring break in the desert southwest (definitely Death Valley and probably some combination of Bryce/Zion/Grand Canyon and environs, or whatever else we discover is awesome)- what should we do and how should we budget our time?
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posted by charmedimsure
on Feb 4, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm a total noob when it comes to off-roading; can you help me figure out how to get started?
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posted by MrVisible
on Jan 26, 2011 -
19 answers
I’d like to take hiking trip with a friend in the American West this summer and I have overlapping questions on how to get the most out of the trip. I am at the early stages of planning so tips on general resources are as welcome as specific answers.
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posted by Fiery Jack
on Jan 10, 2011 -
17 answers
Looking for some suggestions for camp sites in the vicinity of Southern California for a camping trip this weekend.
Amenities-wise the basics would work fine - water, a fire pit, and level ground to pitch our tent. Anything above and beyond that is icing. The campsite must allow dogs (we plan on bringing our pug, Hoggle).
We really enjoy trail hiking and solitude and we most likely won't be doing any kind of water-related activities, although picturesque lakes and streams are a plus.
Past places we've enjoyed camping at:
-Coral Pink Sand Dunes - outside of Kanab, UT
-Tanner's Flat Campground - UT
-Fernwood Lodge - Big Sur, CA
-Joshua Tree State Park
-Malibu Creek State Park
This is going to be a weekend trip so the driving distance has to be manageable. So, please, no recommendations for Redwoods National Park or Zion or something like that.
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome
on Oct 26, 2010 -
9 answers
I just joined the Appalachian Mountain Club. How can I make the most of this membership?
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posted by Miko
on Oct 25, 2010 -
6 answers
Drank a liter of unfiltered, chemically treated puddle water. What's the best course of action to avoid gastrointestinal Armageddon?
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posted by toftflin
on Oct 25, 2010 -
14 answers
Myself and two friends have decided to do our annual reunion in Olympic National park but since we’re all short on vacation, we only have Friday night through Sunday afternoon. Is there a way we could somehow combine a 4-10 mile day hike with a coastal experience in this amount of time? I've seen the wta.org and nps.gov sites but I'm sort of overwhelmed by choice and looking for recommendations.
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posted by neko75
on Sep 17, 2010 -
5 answers
Camping in Alaska: I'm looking to camp at the Eklutna Lake campgrounds 3 weeks from now on way to a 4 day sojourn into Denali State Park. However, I can't reserve a spot in advance. How likely is it that there will be no free campgrounds available, being slightly after the end of the summer season? What are some similar quality campgrounds in the "between Anchorage & Denali" zone if Eklutna is fully booked?
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posted by Darke
on Aug 17, 2010 -
4 answers
I've been procrastinating about finalizing my travel plans and now find the weekend looming and nothing planned. I've got Friday afternoon to Tuesday evening to start in Eugene (mid-state) to get anywhere in a 200 mile radius to have some fun.
I love to mountain bike, be outdoors and get in the water. All else is optional. Not into campgrounds or crowds. The 4th is obviously a big weekend to travel. There's a lot to do here. What are some favorite places to get away and see some beauty away from it all.
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posted by diode
on Jun 30, 2010 -
1 answer
Big Bend v. Guadalupe Mountains: Help me not die out in the deserts of West Texas in August! (Part Two In a Series)
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posted by greekphilosophy
on Jun 16, 2010 -
19 answers
Backcountry camping question: Anyone have experience with commerical guided backpacking trips in the U.S., or have any suggestions for increasing backpacking skills and confidence when you don't know any experienced backpackers?
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posted by crLLC
on Jun 10, 2010 -
15 answers
I'm going on a 7-day backpacking trip in about a month with three friends and I need your best lightweight meal recipies.
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posted by talkingmuffin
on May 26, 2010 -
13 answers
Suggestions for a weekend backpacking trip to the Cache Creek Wilderness Area in Northern California?
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posted by fdhidalgo
on May 6, 2010 -
2 answers
Can you suggest unprocessed or minimally processed foods for hiking day trips (approx. 12 hours) and three-day backpacking trips? The catch: no refined carbohydrates.
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posted by halogen
on Mar 19, 2010 -
15 answers
I want to go away for a good day's walking and 1 or 2 night's camping in the south of England next Monday / Tuesday and would like suggestions for any good routes people know.
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posted by mairuzu
on Aug 20, 2009 -
8 answers
Hiking, biking, camping in the Klamath Falls/Crater Lake, Southern Central Oregon area?
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posted by telstar
on Jun 18, 2009 -
4 answers
I'm a female in my early 20s and am going on a company hike to to the juan de fuca marine trail in a few weeks. We're hiking like 23 miles in two days and carrying 20-30lb packs. The trail has been described as "moderate to difficult." I am not overweight but I am NOT in shape. I do not work out. I am afraid this ordeal might just kill me. I am an indoor girl. I'm seriously regretting my decision to do this. But it's too late to go back now.
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posted by anthropomorphic
on Jun 7, 2009 -
40 answers
What information, advice and personal accounts can you give me regarding a hike into the
Keet Seal site in the Navajo National Monument?
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posted by Science!
on May 30, 2009 -
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