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Deuter Futura Vario Weekender Backpack For Hikers

Saturday, May 30th, 2009

Deuter Futura Vario weekender backpack for hikersThe 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

Black Diamond Shadow weekend Backpack

Oil Creek State Park – Western Pennsylvania

Sunday, May 3rd, 2009

Oil Creek State Park in Western Pennsylvania -  wooden oil tower

On 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, 2009

Caprock Canyon State Park Trailway - Bat Caves

The 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.