- Wallace Stegner
Last updated on March 6th 2003
Welcome to my own personal list of great outdoor links.
Updated often, unless I'm out camping or hiking
This website is devoted to recreational opportunities/guides/info. in the areas of hiking, backpacking, state & national parks, wilderness areas, and where to buy outdoor gear
Also included are conservation and wilderness societies and organizations
There is a section near the bottom on local St. Louis (MO), Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, and New England resources for hiking and/or backpacking & whatever other links I feel like adding. It's my page...I'll do what I wanna...
"Experience is a hard teacher because she gives the test first, the lesson after."
| Featured Links | Gear Retailers | Hiking & Backpacking |
| Backpacking and Camp Food & Recipes | Camping | Missouri Outdoors & Misc. Links |
Featured Links - whatever I wanna put here
Wilderness Volunteers - giving something back
Enertia Trail Food
highly rated
International Year of Mountains 2002
The Nature Conservancy
The Sierra Club
REI: Learn & Share
Advice, Repairs, How-to tips, Instructions, Clinics, Gear Lists, and Discussion Forums
REI Outlet
Save on name-brand outdoor gear, clothing, and everything else outdoors
Mountain Equipment Co-op
This is a Canadian co-op with thousands of high quality items for sale. If you are in the USA, you can get especially great outdoor deals here because of the exchange rate. MEC is a non-profit organization, meaning even better deals for you A few "best" overall outdoor links
Great Outdoor Recreation Pages GORP
Check out their How-to guides for Hiking/Backpacking Climbing or Paddling, among other activities.
Wilderness Information Network
Everything from wilderness news to education to discussion groups and info. on wilderness areas, of course.
Wilderness Watch
Protecting American Wilderness and Wild Rivers
Outside Magazine
Outdoor Review
The online resource for outdoor enthusiasts
Recreation.gov
Peak to Peak
Trails and Wilderness Links
Huge list of outdoor related links and trails.
And Now The Rest Of The Best
How to use a compass, and other related resources
Backpacker Magazine
Chet Fromm's Backpacker Guide
American Hiking Society
Hiker Central
The Lightweight Backpacker
Great site
All kinds of ideas for reducing pack weight, plus gear lists, reviews, and must-have items.
Backpacker.com - Gear Repairs
All Wilderness Areas
from Backpacker.com
American Trails
Appalachian Trail Trailplace for Thru-hikers
Trailmonkey
hiking trails, biking trails, trail grub, and original articles
Trails.com Explore
One Day Hikes
Historic Hiking Trails
American Long Distance Hikers Association West
Surf around this website for some great articles & resources.
Appalachian Long Distance Hikers Association
Great resource for the long distance hiker.
The Ultimate Appalachian Trail Store
Appalachian Trail Conference
About.com Backpacking Guide
The Backpacker
Backpack News
Chuck's Backpacking Bonanza
Dave & Jo's Backpacking Pages (Holli-Da Expeditions)
Bob's Backpacking Bits
Advice on backpacks, equipment, buying that pack, how to pack, & helpful tips
The Leisurely Backpacker
Great Lakes Lightweight Backpacking
Michael's Ultralight Backpacking Page
Joe's Ultralight Backpacking
John's Ultralight Backpacking Page
Bernie's Home Page: Outdoor adventures on foot
Backpacking @ Fido's Domain
Marv's Home Page
Devoted to backpackers and backpacking packs
The Campsite
Hiking and Backpacking.com
Backpack Europe on a Budget
A very comprehensive site, including women's safety considerations while packin' and several bulletin boards for posting questions and info.
Eurotrip
Your Backpackin' Europe Site Everything you need to know about backpacking Europe is here, from how to get cheap plane tickets to where the best partying is at (the most important thing to know, no doubt)
GORP (Great Outdoor Recreation Pages) Backpacking Food Section: Recipes, Tips, and Techniques
Backpacker's Backcountry Cooking Forum
REI's Backcountry Kitchen Message Index
Backpacker.com - Great Gorp Recipes
Way beyond just good 'ol raisins & peanuts
The Backcountry Cupboard
25 essential ingredients to have on hand
Backpacker's Nutrition (Moveable Feast) Articles
Rise and Shine Recipes
The MacScouter
Scouting Resources Online Cooking for Scouts and Scouters
Cooking Basics for Campers
Marv's and others' backpacking recipes
Outback Oven operating instructions and recipes
Backpacking Menu & Recipes
Light Trail Food
Enertia Trail Food
highly rated
Backpackers Pantry
Fantastic Foods
Ethnic Grocer
Wings - The Home-Made Stove Archives
Mr. Outdoors
American Rivers
Includes America's most endangered rivers
Nantahala Outdoor Center
THE place for whitewater rafting and kayaking needs, lessons, trips, and everything else
Sierra Nevada Whitewater
Sierra streams and rivers
Hooked On The Outdoors Magazine
A wide range of topics are covered, with gear reviews and an outdoor community included
National Geographic's Adventure Magazine
Rec.backcountry newsgroup
Alt.rec.hiking newsgroup
Rec.outdoors.camping newsgroup
Alt.rec.camping newsgroup
Alt.discuss.rec.camping.rv.travel newsgroup
For subscribers of MSN TV network only
Anyplace Wild: Adventure TV
About.com Outdoor Guides
L.L. Bean Parks Search Guide
Wildernet
Over 25,000 places to go for outdoor recreational activities across the United States are listed here
US Forest Service
The National Parks Service
National Parks Conservation Association
Leave No Trace
Rules to live by in the wilderness
Guide to volunteering outdoors in parks and wilderness areas
US-Parks
US National Parks info and planning
International Outdoor Festival
Gorge Games Outdoor World Championships
Google Directory Recreation > Outdoors
Make up your own favorite outdoor list of links from this huge list
Out There Canada's Adventure Travel Online
Get Outdoors
Away.com
Outdoor Places
The Walking & Hiking Webring
The Great Outdoors
Trailside: Make your own adventure
Tamassee (maps and outdoor guides)
Delorme (topo maps for all 50 states) plus software
Ray Jardine's Adventure Page
Specialty Outdoor News
GearWorld Outdoor Buyers Guide
climbing and backpacking gear, other outdoor sports, a gear search, backcountry tips, more
Gear Trends
ORCA The Trade Association of the Outdoor Industry
The Outdoor Network
Outdoor headlines, outdoor industry news, gear reviews, book reviews, outdoor jobs, and other features
About.com Camping Guide
Go Camping America
Camping USA
Camping and RV information
Woodalls Camping and RVing in the Great Outdoors
Yahoo! Groups : Backpack Gear Testing
Views from the Top
Northeast trails and forums
The Mountaineers
Emphasis on wilderness conservation, also has resources for enjoying the outdoors
The Texin's Outdoor Club
Lots of good informative outdoor articles
Tom's Utah Canyoneering Guide
Outdoor Link
Appalachian Mountain Club
Your Guide to the Northeast Outdoors
American Mountain Guides Association
America's Roof
Above the Trees Wilderness Page
Information on Altitude Illness, cold weather clothing, the "ten essentials", cold weather sleeping, and more
Mountain Zone
Oregon Mountaineering Association
The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides
The Alpine Club of Canada
Free Outdoors Wilderness Survival
Outdoor Link
USDA Forest Service Fall Colors Website
STORMFAX® Fall Foliage Guide
Leaf Peepers Autumn Foliage Reports
GORP Autumn Leaves & Fall Foliage
Outdoor Action Winter Travel
Cyberspace Snow and Avalanche Center
Avalanche.org - North American Avalanche Centers
Canadian Avalanche Association
SARINFO - Search & Rescue Information
Online Outdoors
Some Outdoor Gear Retailers
L.L. Bean
Campmor
Sierra Trading Post
some great bargains; I have ordered from here several times
REI
Recreational Equipment
REI Outlet
REI's discount section
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Northern Mountain Supply
some great bargains here
Frogg Toggs Rainwear
Eureka Tents
Sierra Designs
Dana Design
bombproof backpacks and more
Marmot
Cabelas
Patagonia
Beyond Fleece Outdoor Custon Clothing
jackets, vests, and pants
Wild Roses
technical apparel for the outdoor woman
Mountain Hideout
Mountain Gear
Altrec
Gear.com
Outdoor Gear Exchange
Gear Closeouts, Blems, Used Gear
GearTrade
Find merchant closeouts as well as buying/selling gear from individuals
Outdoor Outlet
GoLite
Summit Hut
Outdoors, Inc
Moosejaw Outlet
LiveToPlay Outdoor Sports Auction
Planet Outdoors
Travel Country Outdoors
Mountain Hardwear
Cloudveil
The North Face
Smithsport
Backcountry Access
Skiing related equipment
Hotfingers
Yuba (snow) Shoes
Snow Leopard Mountain Sports
Leki Poles
Sun Dog's Outdoor Links
Some of my personal outdoor links of interest
Sierra Club Eastern Missouri Group Ozark Chapter (St. Louis area)
Saint Louis County Parks
Gateway Council - Hostelling International American Youth Hostels
Weekly hikes and some backpacking trips
Missouri State Parks and More
Missouri Department of Conservation
The Alpine Shop
Outdoor clothing, hiking, backpacking, climbiing, and paddling equipment
Check out there class offerings and demonstrations also
Missouri Wilderness Co.
mid-Missouri's source for outdoor gear
Tyson Research Center
Wild Canid Survival and Research Center
The Wolf Sanctuary
Trailnet - St. Louis Missouri Illinois Area Trails
Shaw Nature Reserve
Missouri Trails in Mark Twain National Forest
Danny's Missouri Backpacking & Hiking Trails
Show Me Outdoors Missouri
All about the Missouri outdoors
Ozark Backpacking
Midwest Hiking and Backpacking
Marv's Red River Gorge Info
Kentucky State Parks
Land Between the Lakes Site Map
KY Wilderness
HikeWeb Tennesse Valley Trails
Prairies Forever
Dayhikes Across Kentucky and Indiana
Missouri Birds Sightings
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois State Parks
Enjoy Illinois
Walking In My Shoes :: Chad Walters Personal Home Page
Info. on Shawnee National Forest trails
Hiking MaineOutdoors
Get Real, Get Maine
The North Maine Woods
Hiking Vermont End to End on The Long Trail
TownDawg's Hiking Page
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