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I'm planning a trip to the Bonds next week and I intend to stay at Guyot Campsite. I've never been to Guyot before so I was wondering if there are trees at the campsite suitable for hanging a hammock?

I just finished rereading The Last Season by Eric Blehm. It's an excellent book about a backcountry Ranger who went missing while on patrol in King's Canyon National Park. I enjoyed it very much(again), however I can't really relate to the High Sierra's. I'm looking for some books in a...

I'm very new to the world of kayaking. I've only been out paddling once, but I loved every minute of it. For a couple of years other things got in the way and paddling moved to the back burner. Now that I have the AT out of my system (for now, anyway) I'd like to start learning more about...

Hi everyone, I need some advice.... I am attempting to turn two non-hiking friends into hiking friends. I tried this once before back in 2002 with my close friend Amy and I failed. Not only does Amy dislike hiking, she will no longer go anywhere near mountains with me for fear that I...

I have two questions today. First, is overnight parking allowed at the Moosilauke Ravine Lodge? It would be a Sunday night if that matters. Second, Do any of you have opinions as to the best maps for the WMNF? I currently have a three year old DeLorme map (1:100,000) that shows a vast number...

I'll be hiking southbound through the Mahoosucs in about three weeks. I'm hiking solo and plan to park my car in the parking lot at the base of Old Speck. I'm trying to complete a hike I couldn't finish last year after sustaining a knee injury on Mt. Success. Anyway, I will be descending to...

Does anyone know how late in the season the caretakers stay (and collect fees) at the Liberty Springs tentsite and the Speck Pond shelter? I'll be staying at these sites a week after Labor day. I'm hiking on a budget this year and would like to know how much money I'll need to bring. Thanks!

I'm looking for some suggestions for a dayhike on Sept 13. I figure I'll be in Franconia notch by noontime, and need to leave to drive up to Grafton Notch (Upton actually) by 6pm or so. I'm looking for a hike that is relatively short and not too difficult (I'll be tackling the Mahoosucs...