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Took the day off to hang out at the nude beach. Such an ironic sign😊
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We decided that hiking would be one of the methods for my wife and I to get healthier. Luckily there is a state park near us with some great trails. After working up to a five mile route we met a hiker who told us about the trails off the main trail, or ridge trails. They were a bit hard to find but once we got the hang of it locating the ridge trails was easy. They were more challenging and much more fun.
After reading many books on hiking the Appalachian Trail and Pacific Crest Trail, the last book I read was from a Michigander who hiked the AP Trail, tried it as a through-hike but life got in the way and he had to go home a few times. I knew this was beyond our interest but we really enjoy the day hikes. The wife won’t go for the backpacking just yet; I keep working on her though.
In looking to try something new, I came across information on the North Country Trail on the internet and read about the Hike 100 Challenge. We thought it was a good idea and made it our goal. We also decided to attend the 2016 Celebration in Fargo, ND.
We started in April at the Birch River Schoolhouse Loop in MI. We picked the hottest and most humid day in May to hike the NCT in Shawnee State Forest, OH. Met a nice local family who camped out on the trail because they got a late start the night before. Ohio pushed me to the limit physically with the weather, it was either up or down and the trail markings were nonexistent. After that we decided we were cool weather hikers.
So we took a break until mid-September when we went to the Celebration in Fargo. I was a bit worried we would not achieve the challenge since we were only about a third of the way in mileage. However, Fargo got us back on track, we really enjoyed the prairie hiking which is much different than that of MI. We made a vacation out of the trip and took our time coming home by way of the Upper Peninsula. But first we had to stop and walk across the Montreal River that borders Wisconsin and Michigan. You see, after hiking in MI, OH, ND, MN, it only seemed logical to hike in WI since we were already there. Then we could make a vacation out of going to the PA/NY border, that way we would have hiked in all the states of the NCT. Oh yes, we had decided to hike all seven states when we were at the Celebration in Fargo!
We camped and hiked in the Porcupine Mountains, the “Grand Canyon” of Michigan, and Hemingway country in the Upper Peninsula. We found the NCT crossing the highway near Lowell on our frequent drives to see the kids at the University of Michigan and got more mileage in that way. It is also a nice stop to get out of the car and stretch the legs. We then traveled to Bradford, PA and hiked the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania and the Allegany State Park in New York. Oh, it’s not a typo, PA likes the “heny” and NY likes the “any”, I have the photos to prove it.
We took two days off then headed back to our now favorite place, Bitely MI. We camped and did our final twenty miles on the trail over three days. As a present we had just purchased backpacks for both of us at REI in Ann Arbor (shout out), they worked out great.
A shout out to the Outpost in Holland, MI where we purchase most of our stuff. Thanks to all the folks volunteering and working for the NCT, what a wonderful concept. It is a great way to get out and rejuvenate.
Greg & Cathy Brock, Members at Large
The Alabama Hills Stewardship Group, Inc. (AHSG) is a local group of Owens Valley community leaders who have partnered with the Bureau of Land Management over the last 10 years to help direct the management of this Special Recreation Area called the Alabama Hills. The goal is to make the Alabama Hills as accessible and activity inclusive as possible, while still preserving the semi-primitive and scenic landscape.
The AHSG is committed to protecting the jaw-dropping beauty of this area with continued access for hikers, motorists, photographers and rock climbers, while allowing important economic activities like commercial filming, cattle grazing, hunting/fishing and recreation to continue. Balancing all these needs is what makes the Alabama Hills so special to so many people and necessitates its protection. The AHSG, with support from dozens of local stakeholder groups, are promoting the effort to elevate the status of the Alabama Hills to a National Scenic Area.
-The Alabama Hills in Inyo County, California, contain nationally significant scenic, geological, cultural, recreational, biological, educational and scientific values. They are a uniquely weathered granitic boulder landscape at the foot of the High Sierra (and Mt. Whitney, the highest mountain in the lower 48 states).
-The Alabama Hills rise from the desert and provide a scenic backdrop for the community of Lone Pine, California. For thousands of years, the area has been continually used for subsistence, habitation and ceremonial purposes by the indigenous people known today as the Lone Pine Paiute-Shoshone Tribe. The Alabama Hills have inspired photographers Edward Weston, Ansel Adams and David Muench. Nearly 100 years of film history exists in the Alabama Hills from silent movies to state-of- the-art motion pictures such as Gunga Din, How the West Was Won and recently Ironman. Promotional product commercial filming crews work here regularly. The Jim and Beverly Rogers Film History Museum in Lone Pine, visited by thousands of people each year, contains extensive film history displays featuring the Alabama Hills.
Photo courtesy of the Alabama Hills Stewardship Group.
Tea time 😊 i love that hobo stove and my Primus kettle.
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Finally got to see a Viceroy! I've spent so much time with Monarchs that I have really wanted to see a Viceroy or Queen...Still have yet to see a Queen
Three hundred years ago, California’s Central Valley was vast grassland where antelope and elk grazed and wildflowers swept the spring landscape. Today, amid urban and agriculture development, a remnant remains in the Carrizo Plain National Monument.
Carrizo Plain National Monument is one of the best kept secrets in California. Only a few hours from Los Angeles, the Carrizo Plain offers visitors a rare chance to be alone with nature. Some visitors say you can "hear the silence." The plain is home to diverse communities of wildlife and plant species including several listed as threatened or endangered and is an area culturally important to Native Americans.
Photo Tip: This image was taken just after sunset. At this time the light is flat but still warm, making colors stand out.
Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.
Blue Sky ☺
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New toy for the Bluebird ,Garmin Monterra awesome Helper for hiking ,biking,boat ,car ,motorbike etc.
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5thdayimages: Wow like it!
Sad enough we didn't have that much snow this year.
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I love my Busbox XL from Bushcraft Essentials :-)
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The Desolation Canyon Wilderness Area is a true crown jewel in Utah and all public lands managed by the BLM. It was one of the areas that was expanded due to the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act, signed into law on March 12, 2019 by President Trump.
The 84-mile segment of the Green River winds through pristine views of the towering Desolation and Gray Canyons. It is perfect for white water enthusiasts looking to glide through the very same vistas that none other than John Wesley Powell and his crew traversed 150 years ago. The Wilderness area has an extensive system of deep canyons and soaring walls including Rock Creek that is more than 1 mile deep. Desolation Canyon contains arches, pinnacles, and other erosional remnants not known to occur elsewhere in the Wasatch Formation in similar concentrations or settings.
Learn more about the Area: www.blm.gov/visit/desolation-canyon
Photo by Bob Wick, BLM.
"Looking over my notes describing my experience here in Bishop this summer is quite exciting. The people I had the pleasure of working with are genuinely caring and respectful, and I couldn’t have asked for anything more. Also, the majestic beauty of the Owens Valley is truly a place that will steal your heart.
I’ve learned a lot of Park Ranger and maintenance duties over the last eleven weeks. I was also able to spend time with many other people around the field office to get a feel for the different professions. The experience here has helped me to see what land management is about, and how it functions.
I couldn’t be happier that I was chosen to participate in this internship. The Bureau of Land Management is a great agency to work for, and I am excited about the career opportunities that are ahead of me. I am excited to be involved in work that aims to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of public land, and also encourages people to get outdoors and explore the beauty of our country."
-Sara Manley, BLM California Intern
"Home is where my shelter is " love the basha sheath :-)
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I used to go hiking / camping as a teen and young adult. Now I am middle-aged and am a disabled veteran. I haven't hiked/camped in years. My fiancée and I started training for the Hike 100 Challenge in the late spring by hiking a local regional park to start. Then we hiked several state parks which included Maplewood and Jay Cooke State Park's in Minnesota. There are several miles of the North Country Scenic Trail that run through both parks. We racked up 27.3 miles of our 100 miles during our training. We left on August 26 for 10-days on the Superior Hiking Trail/ North Country Scenic Trail. We started at the Lake County Demonstration Forest. We hiked to the Baptism River Bridge in Tettegouche State Park with a detour into Silver Bay for pizza at Jimmies. Our last night we camped at the state park to use the facilities. Before leaving Sunday, we hiked back up the Drain Pipe to Raven Rock and back to Baptism River to make sure we completed enough miles for the challenge. We ended up with 112.9 miles.
Firehand ( Feuerhand) lantern ,classy Petroleum Light 😊love it.
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Our GeoDataViz team have been virtually exploring and comparing the landscapes with OS data and created a poster to showcase Great Britain's 78 Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and National Scenic Areas (NSAs).
Take a look at the blog: www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/blog/2020/07/using-data-to-explo...
Juneberry Blossom 😊
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Last week I was trying to crunch in some extra miles west of the Penokee Ski Trails. I had never been on this stretch of trail and didn't realize how low lying parts of it would be. Thank goodness I had worn my bright orange keen sandals--it had rained a few days prior, but because of the shade and the elevation, the mud was up over my ankles in places and I lost a shoe! So there I was for probably 10 minutes, digging through mud trying to find the sandal as the sun is slowly going down. Lucky for me, my headlamp picked up the orange color and I didn't have to hobble out the last few kilometers barefoot in the dark. Wish I had taken a picture of how bedraggled I was!
The Sacramento River Bend ACEC is 17,000 acres of public lands along California's largest river. The public lands are just north of Red Bluff offering 17 miles of public river access, trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding in a setting of rolling hills and blue oak savanna.
There are excellent trailhead facilities, some specifically designed to accommodate equestrian use. Wetlands provide important upland bird and waterfowl habitat along with recreational fishing opportunities. The BLM manages the Bend public lands as an Outstanding Natural Area. It provides diverse habitat for bald eagles, osprey, migratory and song birds, deer and salmon.
Learn more here: on.doi.gov/1EH4TBt
Today's EDC.
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brontosaur: looks great! :)
What is in your trauma pack ? Thanks to Ken from @prepareone for that awesome piece of kit. Video to follow.
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