2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report

 2024 Outdoor Participation Trends Report

See the report here

oia.outdoorindustry.org/research/2024-outdoor-participation-trends-report-executive-summary

Now, get outside!

Some scans from 50 years ago today in North Carolina

 On the AT in North Carolina.  First is obviously Albert Mountain and a portion of the USGS map.

And then we have Standing Indian. Plus air photo and map.

Fifty years ago today

 On this date on June 7, 1974, after skipping my high school graduation, I climbed Springer Mountain with a dream to hike the entire Appalachian Trail, some 2,000 miles long.

That's one sweaty 18 year old.  My hike along the approach trail, an 8 mile climb as found on the USGS Topo Map!

The dream was to end June 12th, 1975, but the memories are forever.

Archaeological Pics from Sardinia

 These ruins are 4,000 years old!

For a list try this List of archaeological and artistic sites of Sardinia - Wikipedia

a cool site for more info.sardegnarcheologica.it

and more

And maybe some newer ruins (WWII maybe?)

See this page about Wikiloc | Percorso La Maddalena - Le fortificazioni di Marginetto, Cala Lunga, il Costone e Spalmatore

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve

 Another great place to visit is Glacier Bay National Park

We want to return to see the change in this Last Chance TourismLast Chance Tourism site.