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For those who are interested in crashed airplanes, there is more at http://www.planecrashmap.com/list/nh/ As a pilot, I hope I never get on the list.

Perhaps since at least one of the people that seem to be trying to squash the Bearcamp River Trail is also the most vocal of the gang that has complained about the existence of the Ossipee Mountains Map and also was a major supporter of HB514, (both issues have been discussed here before), a...

I have been reading the various inputs to the F&G rescue issue and would like to add my own 1.5 cents worth. I was rescued once in Franconia Notch State park. You can read a short summary on page 172 of the June 15, 1995 issue of Appalachia. I was hiking in a NH State Park when some of the NH...

It seems to me that when you set out to RED LINE the WMNF trails, you should carry a decent GPS receiver and collect a track for all the trails. It isn't all that hard to then put together an accurate map of where everything is and share the information with the rest of us. The streams, water...

The Holt trail on Cardigan is a nice hike and the last bit before the summit might qualify.

The end of April and the beginning of May is a great time of year to visit the Grand Canyon. It isn't as hot as it will be in June through September and there usually is little or no rain. In the summer there are daily thunderstorms. I have gone this time of year for a couple of 2 week visits...

The gravel pit in question on the Forest Legacy Tract in the Ossipee Mountains can easily be seen and photographed from the air.

For those interested in the private property that the land owner got $1.4 Million for a "conservation" easement on, you can go to www.trailbandit.org and go to the My Take on the Ossipees page. There is more information there than most are interested in. I tried to attach a couple of bits...

As noted, the discount for allowing public recreational use of a piece of private land that is in current use, doesn't amount to much and as also noted, land in current use can be posted KEEP OUT. There are many pieces of private land the owners have received large sums of money to put a...

I looked at the "Maps and publications" page http://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/whitemountain/maps-pubs/?cid=STELPRDB5187787 and it indicates that their GIS data is available at "the link above" but I can't seem to find it. Do any of you computer folks have a hint?

House Bill 514, has passed the NH Senate. It was modified at the last minute to expand the prohibition of collecting DATA to cover all data, and is no longer restricted to wetlands legislation. The important part for all users of GPS, cell phones, or cameras is that will no longer be able to...

One more note: For those of you who didn't attend the Senate Judiciary Hearing, the loudest of the Ossipee gang were well represented and were accompanied by Jason Stock from the NH Timberland Owner's Association. They were the biggest group that were in favor of the legislation, the other being...

House Bill 514 has survived the judiciary committee and is in the senate for vote now. There are a couple of amendments that will be proposed. It came out of committee as follows. http://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/amendments/2012-1601S.html

Parking at the start of the Andrew Brook Trail has always been fine and it is not under the control of those who lease the ski area.

Cardigan is indeed a great first mountain hike destination but a newbie should avoid the Holt Trail, especially if the rock is wet or icy. I have had to hold the hands of several hikers who "froze up" on the exposed slabs. Getting people to stand up and walk is sometimes difficult. I went up the...

I am a firm believer in trail maintenance but I live in Henniker, NH. I would like to help with the trails but I don't want to spend more time driving than I do maintaining, Do you have anything suitable?

Has anyone hiked the Precipice trail in the Belknaps recently. I read a post from about a year ago that seemed to suggest that it should be saved for dry weather. I have a copy of Dave Roberts map of the region and have found it to be pretty accurate. He has done us all a great service with his...

The NH Senate public hearing on HB 514 will be held starting at 1:00 PM on March 29, 2012 in room 101 of the Legislative Office Building (behind the state house). Anyone can come and listen to the discussions and speak to the Senate Committee members if they wish.

Trails can also be marked with little reflective tacks such as "Bright Eyes" that stand out like beacons when illuminated by a flashlight at night. You can see them in the daytime if you really search but they are not an eyesore. There are a number of manufacturers and the tacks are inexpensive...

And you thought coyotes were bad. Wait until the wolves come by. Canis lupus - Grey wolf Range: North America and Eurasia Size: 100 - 175 lb (45 - 79 kg) The grey wolf is the largest living member of the family Canidae. The largest individuals tend to occur in the northern forests of North...