This yummy snack from A Fork in the Trail tastes like apple crisp but requires much less effort. Apple Crisp Sandwiches Makes 2 servings 4 oatmeal cookies 2 tablespoons apple butter 1 Royal Gala apple Small block of cheddar cheese (optional) At Home Wrap the cookies in plastic wrap. Place the apple butter in a leakproof container and pack...
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Well, that's a wrap of my first week hiking the Pacific Crest Trail and working on revisions of the Pacific Crest Trail guidebooks. Here are my musings, ponderings, and photos. 5-31-16 Wonderful day to drive from my home in Elk Grove, California just six hours down to...
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There is no formal Wikipedia entry for trail angels. Before I started hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I thought they were kind people who lived near the trail and offered water and indoor plumbing to the dirty, tired hikers who passed by every spring. But there’s...
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Fasten your seatbelt, Wilderness Press is about to embark on the road trip of a lifetime! We are jumping onto the vanwagon (see what we did there?), joining outdoor gear company Teton Sports as they rendezvous with like-minded outdoorsy types around the US and Canada. Here are the down-and-dirty...
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You’ll turn heads with this completely decadent breakfast from A Fork in the Trail that is surprisingly easy to make. It makes a great dessert too. Maple Peach Crepes with Custard Makes 6-8 servings For the Crepes 1/4 cup nonfat powdered milk 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 tablespoon...
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Imagine having to organize and pack everything you need to survive living out of your backpack for the next few months. Sounds a little daunting, right? I hit the Pacific Crest Trail last week to begin my thru-hike from Mount Whitney to the Canadian border, as I revised...
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All across the country, unused railroad corridors have been converted into more than 22,000 miles of open rail-trails. From downtown urban locations to pathways stretching along coastlines, outdoors enthusiasts have their pick of scenic and historical places to ride, walk, skate, or run. The new Rail-Trail Hall of...
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Choosing to take your next vacation or weekend getaway at a national park means having more than 400 options for your next destination. As opposed to some other vacation options, a trip to a national park is often an inexpensive and adventurous alternative, and planning your...
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This bread from A Fork in the Trail is slightly sweet and has a sturdy consistency, making it perfect for a longer backpacking trip. Nut Bread Makes 6-8 servings 1 egg 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 cup butter 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped At Home Preheat...
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Milk chocolate, currants, and hazelnuts make these energy bars from A Fork in the Trail a yummy mid-hike treat. Hazelnut Currant Energy Bars Makes 10 servings 1/3 cup honey 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup peanut butter 2 cups high-energy cereal or cereal made of strong flakes, crushed 1/2 cup dried currants 1/3 cup hazelnuts, chopped 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips At Home Heat the...
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