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KSR says of Mt. Desert Island, Maine: "a chunk of High Sierra dropped into the North Atlantic"; but with wildly different origins. 200+ million years of erosion, more recently a mile deep glacier on top until 12,000 […]
I would rather "line" myself - it weighs less and can be worn hiking, if needed. I simply take the thin long johns and short sleeve shirt. I have nice thin merino wool set, micro-fleece set and Patagonia synthetic. […]
There probably is not cell coverage at Hetch Hetchy. Do you recall if the life-time senior pass discount can be applied whey you pay via internet?I used the recreation.gov app on my iPhone for the first time last year […]
120W to the Tioga Pass entrance is now open as well. Tioga Rd within the National Park remains closed.