I use my poles for my tent or tarp set-up; they are also, beneficial to/during the hike, IMHO. Frog-togs and similar types are relatively lightweight, inexpensive. Usually, if I'm hiking in rain, I don't wear the rain gear, only in camp. I always skip the pack cover(my pack is waterproof). It's alwa...

I must say that I love and look forward to viewing the artwork that is found in shelters along the way...It saddens me to observe how some of you take offense to the graffiti...I'd love to see more artwork if anyone has some to share. Perhaps, you should donate to the "artist in residency"...

Scotty, My initial thoughts were, that you possibly over-tightened those boots over the instep. Ray Jardine(Backpacking Light) is quoted, that a pound on your feet equals 5 lbs. on your back. Those boots you mentioned weight 3.1 lbs! A majority of todays' hikers have gone over to trail runners, myse...

Nothing on the official web site, as of this posting, that I noticed.

http://www.nps.gov/isro/parkmgmt/lawsandpolicies.htm

Please, keep us updated with the continuing developments.

This site is not necessarily a "national parks" web site, but a site of Appalachian trail enthusiasts.

http://www.whiteblaze.net/

A lot of useful info related to hiking and the AT.

Mary Janes Farm #1 organic

1) Black bean and Corn Chowder
2) Lentil Bisque

I add my own venison summer sausage or pepper stick to the mix.

I think the possibility of having the taxi reserved and waiting to go when you arrive, should most likely be directed to those that run the service. Try and contact them? You're right about the "more work", and "time to fish?". My thoughts are that, it may be a lot of paddling an...

The new(fourth) edition of Jim DuFresne' book is available through Jims' website and various other vendors. Check out Jims' site at: http://www.michigantrailmaps.com/ Or the Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association site at: http://www.irkpa.org/ I happened to hike, on my 2009 visit to the park, wi...