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  • Shawn
    Shawn posted the thread Recent Spam in Community News and Information.
    Howdy folks, As you may have noticed, we've been experiencing some spam over the past few days. I got it off the forum. I've also...
  • Shawn
    Shawn posted the thread How often do you go somewhere to unplug? in Hiking and Backpacking.
    I just got back from an extended weekend in the Ozark National Scenic Riverway in Missouri. The government was shutdown but the...
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread Backpack that doesn’t kill my neck.
    Definitely get something with a hip belt. Adjust your backpack to rest on your hip so that your back, shoulders, and neck isn't getting...
  • Shawn
    Shawn reacted to AverageWoman's post in the thread Backpack that doesn’t kill my neck with Like Like.
    Any recommendations for a lightweight day pack that doesn’t aggravate the neck? I have an Eddie Bauer day back that is sat for me.
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread Heights.
    I just try to be careful. Giant City State Park has the devil's stand table trail. People will jump onto the top of the stand table. I...
  • Shawn
    Shawn reacted to Jeff Ulrich's post in the thread Heights with Like Like.
    I'm not a daredevil when it comes to heights, but I'll proceed cautiously to enjoy a good view. For some reason I'm not so much afraid...
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread Camping.
    Last year, we didn't really camp that much but I was working weird shifts here and there. This year we've really increased our camping...
  • Shawn
    Shawn reacted to nature_lover76's post in the thread Camping with Like Like.
    I haven't much in a could years. Went once in 24, but not at all YET this year. I love camping though.
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread Wearing orange all the time.
    That's not a bad idea! I feel the same way with cycling. Everyone wears black but I want my clothing to be bright and colorful, so...
  • Shawn
    Shawn reacted to nature_lover76's post in the thread Wearing orange all the time with Like Like.
    I try to have some kind of bright colored clothing or my backpack that I carry is pretty bright. I figured that would make a person...
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread 2026 Hiking Goals.
    That sounds like some awesome goals! Welcome to the forum :)
  • Shawn
    Shawn reacted to volhike's post in the thread 2026 Hiking Goals with Like Like.
    For 2026, in August im going to Glacier NP. This is my 4th trip and my plan is to tackle many "off the beaten path" trails this time...
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread 2026 Hiking Goals.
    We visited Clingman's Dome last year but drove to it. It was so amazing. Clear day. Saw layers of mountains.
  • Shawn
    Shawn reacted to krJoest's post in the thread 2026 Hiking Goals with Like Like.
    The snow is usually melted by the end of July, and it doesn't start until September.
  • Shawn
    Shawn replied to the thread Weekly Photo Theme Turtle Photos.
    Gotta love the babies :D
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