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Solar eclipse path map and safety tips for the May 20 annular eclipse

Seeing a solar eclipse, especially an almost-total one such as on May 20, 2012, is always an exciting prospect. Boondockers have the mobility to...

Trail Days 2012 on the Appalachian Trail

If you have never been to trail days, the hikers event of the year, then you are missing out. Every year in Damascus, VA. right on the trail the...

Watch the May 20, 2012 solar eclipse at a national park or on public lands

The full “ring of fire” or annular solar eclipse on May 20 will only be visible from 30 national parks this weekend but, according to ...

Solar eclipse on May 20: Annular eclipse creates ring of fire

A rare solar eclipse will occur the afternoon of May 20, 2012. While solar eclipses occur twice every year, this is an annular or ring of fire...

Supermoon on May 5, 2012: Biggest full moon of the year is a boondocking treat

A supermoon, or giant full moon, will rise the evening of May 5, 2012. The supermoon is the largest full moon of the year and occurs when the full...

Salton Sea is drying up: Boondocking oases near Salton Sea are threatened

The Salton Sea is in trouble, according to a video report published by the BBC on Tuesday, April 24. The closed inland lake lies in Imperial and...

Hiking for the homeless where is Tamara now?

One month ago today Tamara Martens set out on the journey of a lifetime. Most thru hikers hike the trail for themselves, they are out on a mission....

LightLoad Towels more than just a trail towel

Hiking the Appalachian Trail is great, it is even better when you have great gear to take along with you. We have all done our share of hiking with...