Shopping for a Tent? Join us for our first ever TENT EXPO!
Sunday, April 13th, 12PM - 4PM If you’ve been considering a new tent, come to our GWG Tent Expo to let us help you find the one that’s right for...
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The Good Wolf Blog
Check out what’s happening in Herndon and join us for workshops, hikes, and meet-ups. Celebrate the great outdoors with the people who love it.
Shopping for a Tent? Join us for our first ever TENT EXPO!
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Travel: Tips for Village-to-Village hiking in EuropeTravel: Tips for Village-to-Village hiking in Europe
You can hire a company to arrange logistics, including baggage transport; Trails are generally more developed than US trails; You will avoid the crowds and see the local culture; Enjoy...
Joe Steiner |
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Shenandoah: Backcountry PermitsShenandoah: Backcountry Permits
Did you know that Shenandoah National Park now requires permits for overnight stays in the backcountry? Permits for Old Rag parking have been required since 2022, and the backcountry permits...
Joe Steiner |
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Food: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mountain MargaritasFood: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with Mountain Margaritas
Have you ever wanted to celebrate Cinco de Mayo - or any other day - with a margarita while you were out hiking? Sure, you can wrap a Nalgene bottle...
Joe Steiner |
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Gear: April Fuels DayGear: April Fuels Day
"How much fuel do I need for my new backpacking stove?" is a common question at the store. Of course, the answer is "It depends." Boiling pasta for 10 minutes...
Joe Steiner |
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Local plants: Too big for my breechesLocal plants: Too big for my breeches
For some people, the start of spring is marked by the vernal equinox, spring break from school, or even March madness basketball. But for me, it's not spring without the...
Joe Steiner |
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Local Trails: A One-Week Thru Hike at Massanutten MountainLocal Trails: A One-Week Thru Hike at Massanutten Mountain
Maybe you wish you could be one of the thru-hikers starting out on the Appalachian Trail this time of year, but maybe you don’t quite have the time or ambition to...
Joe Steiner |
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Cold Weather Hiking and Camping: How to Keep WarmCold Weather Hiking and Camping: How to Keep Warm
I hate the cold, but I also hate to give up camping for the whole winter because it brings clear night skies, better views after the trees have dropped their...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Local Trails: Winter Hiking on the Potomac Heritage Trail!Local Trails: Winter Hiking on the Potomac Heritage Trail!
Don’t put your hiking shoes away for winter, because this is a great time to enjoy the Potomac Heritage Trail (PHT). The PHT is actually a network of trails stretching...
Joe Steiner |
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Native Plants: Christmas FernNative Plants: Christmas Fern
After the last leaf has fallen and other plants have died back for winter, the Christmas Fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) brings a touch of green to the forest floor all winter...
Joe Steiner |
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Advice from a Naturalist: Signal Knob in the FallAdvice from a Naturalist: Signal Knob in the Fall
Do you want to see some fall color in the mountains, but you want to avoid the traffic on Skyline Drive in Shenandoah? Try Signal Knob on Massanutten Mountain in George Washington National...
Joe Steiner |
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Hiking Pole TipsHiking Pole Tips
Here’s a "tip" for hiking poles: Rubber hiking pole tips reduce damage to the trail, are quieter on rocks and roads, and provide excellent grip on most surfaces. Quality tips...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Dry Feet are Happy FeetDry Feet are Happy Feet
Dry feet are happy feet! 🐧 Wet feet have soft skin and are more susceptible to blisters. When my feet are wet from rain, mud, puddles, or sweat, I always...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Hiking PolesHiking Poles
Remember to adjust your hiking pole length for an extended uphill or downhill trail. A shorter pole helps maintain a natural arm position going uphill as the trail is higher...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
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Mountainside Musings: Part ThreeMountainside Musings: Part Three
Always start out a little chilly; you’ll warm up quickly. Sweat and wet layers are not your friend. Have a layer handy if you stop for more than a few...
Tana Sarntinoranont |
