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Going Wild for Huckleberries in the Pacific Northwest

Yes, it's huckleberry season again. One of our most memorable family foraging experiences was learning to pick wild huckleberries at Fort Stevens State Park in Oregon. Led by one of the park's knowledgeable rangers on a late August morning, we were shown how to identify and pick the small evergreen huckleberries that grow abundantly. ...

Posted by Melissa Trainer on August 31, 2012 2:15 PM & Tagged Family & Car Camping, food and huckleberries | permalink | Comments



Inspiring "Expedition Denali" Kicks Off with Rigorous Training Sessions

To inspire youth of color—and particularly African American youth—to get outside, get active and become stewards of nature, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) will lead an expedition of all African American participants who will attempt to summit Denali (Mt. McKinley) in June 2013. The following is an account of their training from team member Adina Scott. ...

Posted by Steve T on August 31, 2012 7:00 AM & Tagged Denali, Expedition Denali and mountaineering | permalink | Comments



Video Tips: Behind the Scenes with The Muir Project Team

Is it possible to make a great movie about backpacking? If the first trailer and second trailer for the upcoming Mile… Mile & A Half movie are any indication, I’d say yes! Despite a lack of daredevil stunts and the inherent monotony of backpacking, the trailers’ dazzling scenery and group camaraderie—and outstanding production values—make this surprisingly enjoyable. ...

Posted by Steve T on August 30, 2012 9:30 AM & Tagged John Muir Trail, Photography, The Muir Project and backpacking | permalink | Comments



Guidebook Getaway: Hike to the Highest Point East of the Mississippi

The REI Blog is pleased to share a trip description straight from a 2012 guidebook: a hike to highest peak east of the Mississippi, 6,684-foot Mount Mitchell in North Carolina. People familiar with the peak know it’s possible to drive to almost the summit, but we figure hiking to the top is more rewarding. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on August 29, 2012 11:30 AM & Tagged Family, Hiking and guidebooks | permalink | Comments



With Hantavirus in the News, Here Are Some Tips for Avoiding It

A rare, relatively little-known virus, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, has made headlines at Yosemite National Park. An ABC News report provides details on the sad news of 2 visitor deaths linked to the virus. ...

Posted by T.D. Wood on August 28, 2012 1:45 PM & Tagged hantavirus and national parks | permalink | Comments