Above: A view from Killington Peak. Appalachian Trail Log – #13 Posted on August 11,2015 Posted by Great Miami Outfitters. This is the 13th blog entry of his trip. The adventure continues. Chris has 407 miles (or approximately 19%) of his thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail to complete. Chris “Pacer” began his 2015 Appalachian Thru-Hike on … Continue reading #13 Thru-Hiking the AT: Manchester Center, VT, to Wentworth, NH
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#12 Thru-Hiking the AT: Fort Montgomery, NY, to Manchester Center, VT
Pictured above: Vermont's Green Mountains as seen from the lookout tower on top of Glastenbury Mountain. Originally posted on August 1, 2015 Posted by Great Miami Outfitters. This is the 12th blog entry of his trip. The adventure continues. Chris has 538 miles (or approximately 25%) of his thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail to complete. … Continue reading #12 Thru-Hiking the AT: Fort Montgomery, NY, to Manchester Center, VT
#10 Thru-Hiking the AT: Boiling Springs, PA, to Delaware Water Gap, PA
Pictured above: View of beautiful farmland from Knife's Edge. We ate lunch and dried some wet gear--socks, boots, tents. See white blaze on rock? Originally posted on July 8, 2015 Posted by Great Miami Outfitters. This is the 10th blog entry of his trip. The adventure continues. Chris has less than half of his thru-hike on … Continue reading #10 Thru-Hiking the AT: Boiling Springs, PA, to Delaware Water Gap, PA
#9 Thru-Hiking the AT: Harper’s Ferry, WV, to Boiling Springs, PA
Pictured above: The first Washington Monument. Originally posted on June 29,2015 Posted by Great Miami Outfitters. This is the 9th blog entry of his trip. The adventure continues. Chris has completed over half of his thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail. Chris “Pacer” began his 2015 Appalachian Thru-Hike on April 7, 2015. You can read previous … Continue reading #9 Thru-Hiking the AT: Harper’s Ferry, WV, to Boiling Springs, PA
Boundary Waters Trip Planning Resources
By Dan S. / Great Miami Outfitters If you are planning a canoe trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota here are some resources that may come in handy. We love to discuss BWCAW and would like to share our knowledge. If you have additional questions please feel free to contact us. … Continue reading Boundary Waters Trip Planning Resources
Hiking to the Devil’s Bridge
By Dan S. / Great Miami Outfitters Devil's Bridge, located in the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness of Coconino National Forest, is the largest natural sandstone arch in the Sedona, Arizona area. Don't let its name fool you though - it's one of the most heavenly sights in an area famous for them. From the … Continue reading Hiking to the Devil’s Bridge
Tips for Paddling with Your Kids
By Andrew S. / Great Miami Outfitters I like to get our kids active and outdoors to enjoy the same things I enjoy. Even from an early ages (3 and 5) my wife and I took the kids on a wilderness canoe trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in northern Minnesota. This was … Continue reading Tips for Paddling with Your Kids
Part 2: 21-Days on the Bloodvein River
Article and photos by Ben B., / Great Miami Outfitters Part Two: Summing Up 21-Days in One Hour "Gracefully gliding by like a canoe on morning glass, we venture on into the thick of the winding water. We watch the past ten day in which we endured split and intertwine behind us. Making our way … Continue reading Part 2: 21-Days on the Bloodvein River
Part 1: 21-Days on the Bloodvein River
Article and photos by Ben B. / Great Miami Outfitters Part One: How does one find themselves white water canoeing for three-weeks in the Northern woods of Canada? "Eye’s wide at four in the morning dawn. The river is flowing and the environment is peaceful. The sun rises, the coffee is hot, and my heart … Continue reading Part 1: 21-Days on the Bloodvein River
Flyfishing on the Wild and Scenic Lower Deshutes River, Oregon
Article and Photos by Dan S. My wife and friends of ours decided to take a trip to Oregon this past September. It was a couples’ get away week to a place none of us had ever visited, with an emphasis on craft brewery visits, wineries, hiking and, of course, flyfishing. Originally, our plan was … Continue reading Flyfishing on the Wild and Scenic Lower Deshutes River, Oregon