Archive for May, 2009
Deuter Futura Vario Weekender Backpack For Hikers
Saturday, May 30th, 2009The Deuter Futura Vario backpack’s suspension system combines the adjustable back length of Deuter’s large packs with the suspended mesh ventilation of their day packs. The result is an overnight -sized pack that hugs your back without leaving you swimming in a sea of perspiration.
Black Diamond Shadow Weekend Warrior (Weekend Backpack)
Wednesday, May 6th, 2009
Oil Creek State Park – Western Pennsylvania
Sunday, May 3rd, 2009On this hike you can discover the history of the oil industry of western Pennsylvania.
In the oil boom of the 1860s, Oil Creek Canyon sprouted with wells and refineries, choking the corridor with smoke and cleared the forested slopes. It was vastly different from today’s state park, where nature reigns again.
Hike Through Bat Caves At Caprock Canyon Trailway in Texas – State Park
Friday, May 1st, 2009The dusty, barren landscape of the 15,313 acres of Caprock Canyon State Park is so reminiscent Wild West you can almost hear black hat outlaws galloping away after holding up the Denver-to-Fort Worth train. The 64-mile Caprock Canyon Trailway is broken into six sections, each with its own name and trailhead facilities.