Hidden East
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Details about five wilderness areas in the Eastern half of the US, that are suitable for backpacking and hiking. They are: Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness, Mt Rogers National Recreation Area, Cranberry Wilderness, Chattooga River Trail/Ellicott Rock Wilderness and Otter Creek Wilderness.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1996
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The hiking Hallands: if this 10-member family can hike the Continental Divide Trail, so can you
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Stephanie and Mark Halland take their eight children, ages two to 15, hiking. The family St. Bernard also goes along. Their advice on backpacking with children includes letting the kids participate in planning and getting proper gear for each child.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1996
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Hiking the North Fork
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A backpacker recounts his return to North Fork Mountain Trail in West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest after 20 years. Then as now, the trail is habitat to many rare plants and animals such as aspen, white birch, grouse and turkey vultures.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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