Trail Guide JoeJul 7, 20214 minWhy I Carry A Handheld GPS While HikingThese days it probably seems silly to take a handheld GPS on your standard, everyday hike. Trails are generally well used, well marked,...
Trail Guide JoeJun 13, 20213 min5 Tips for Summer HikingSummer is here and so are the summer vacationers! Hikers of all skill levels will be hitting the trails as the weather warms. So what do...
Trail Guide JoeApr 3, 20212 minChigger Awareness!"My old nemesis..." They go by many names, Berry Bugs, Red Bugs, Harvest Mites... but I call them Chiggers. These bugs are small. Really,...
Trail Guide JoeApr 3, 20213 minTick Awareness!"The scourge of the wilderness..." Ticks can be found on nearly every continent of this planet so your chance of avoiding them completely...
Trail Guide JoeMar 24, 20214 min4 North American Plants To Identify & Avoid!Poison Ivy What is it? Poison Ivy can be found as a vine, climbing on a support such as a fence or tree, a trailing vine, cascading from...