The best laid plans
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Careful planning before backpacking trips can help prevent simple mistakes, such as forgetting a water bottle or tent stakes. It is best to gauge the skill and interest levels of all group participants before choosing a site. Details about obtaining permits and other information are given.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1996
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This land is your land
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The National Park Service was established by Woodrow Wilson in 1916 through a legislation to maintain and operate national parks in the US. The National Park System has grown from 7.5 million acres in 1916 to over 80 million parks in the 1990s.
Publication Name: Walking
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 1079-705X
Year: 1996
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Tracking Vermont's Catamount
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The Catamount Trail is a 280-mile, cross-country ski trail in Vermont. It was built by the Catamount Trail Assn. in cooperation with government agencies, private landowners and the Vermont Assn. of Snow Travelers.
Publication Name: Backpacker
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0277-867X
Year: 1995
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