…. Description: This short clockwise loop offers a bit of history and a great view overlooking the UMass Amherst Campus. Length: 3.5 Miles / 1-2 Hours Difficulty: Moderate Elevation Gain: ~775 Feet Dogs: Yes, Must be Leashed Start out at The Notch Visitors Center parking lot. The trail starts just behind the center and is
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Everyday smart phones are getting better and better. Improved GPS, camera, sensors, ect. Now-a-days you can turn your phone in to a great resource for the trail. Use that smartphone for more than Angry Birds! Here we have 5 great apps for the Apple IPhone… AccuTerra Unlimited – Maps & GPS
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Saturday September 24 2011, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, along with 31 other trail clubs will be launching Family Hiking Day. In part, supported by REI, Family Hiking Day is a great opportunity to get families to enjoy the outdoors together. The event will be held on National Public Lands Day and coordinating with First Lady
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I spent a good chunk of last summer hiking the hills of the Berkshires, exploring some great places and even some not so great places… I hiked, I camped, I hiked some more and I wrote and wrote and wrote. I spent way to much time at the library! In the end I had
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Why I Hike? For adventure, to see places that the masses haven’t seen, to be alone in a quite place. Hiking for me is a time to unwind, take my time and enjoy life! When I am out in the woods I am in no hurry to be anywhere or get anything done (unless it
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by Falcon Guides. Husky Hiker wants to get out more and lose some weight… Do you want to get outside, hike more? Enjoy the weather? I’m all about motivating you to get out and do more and maybe drop some pounds in the process. HuskyHiker.com will share hiking tips, weight loss tips, trips and other adventures… All Aboard!
