Geographical Region: United States of America, Country.
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May hiking in Eastern California
In May this year (6–8 May) I will have a workshop in Mammoth Lakes, California. I would like to do some hiking in addition to this workshop (roughly one week). I have never been to the United States, ...
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What alternative topographic maps exist in the USA?
This answer recommends topographic maps as downloadable from the USGS. A comment holds that those are definitely the best thing for the US.
An except for the San Joaquin river near Mammoth Lakes ...
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Is a national forest always a forest?
This question may seem obvious — but is a national forest always a forest? In Norway, statskog — which quite literally means national forest — is a state agency owning forest land, but also vast ...
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5-hour loop hike near Boulder, Colorado
I'll have the good part of a Saturday to enjoy in Boulder, Colorado on 18 May. What is a suitable area for a day, loop hike close to the city? My criterion for "close" is that the start of the trail ...
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PLB or satphone rental in the USA?
I've read that in the United States, national forests, ranger offices, etc. often have some safety-related equipment for rent, such as bear canisters. Do they rent out Personal Locator Beacons, ...
