Sentiero DiShay Trail: Sojourn in the Rain

So many complain, but I’ve learned to embrace the elements – hot or cold, wet or dry. I recently had the pleasure of sojourning in the rain on the Sentiero DiShay Trail with a good friend of mine. The trail is a 13.2 mile, relatively easy loop located in the northern reaches of Tiadaghton State Forest. The weather and the company made this outing memorable. Plus, it’s always fun getting someone interested in backpacking!

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My First Solo Backpacking Adventure

I completed my first solo backpacking trip!  The goal was to compete all 26 miles of the Pinchot Trail of the Pinchot (Lackawanna) State Forest in a couple of days.  Of course part of attraction was being steeped in the essence of the outdoors, but I was also eager to practice my bushcraft and log my first solo excursion.  Come sit by the campfire as I tell the tale of my first solo backpacking adventure. Continue reading “My First Solo Backpacking Adventure”