Annapolis Rock Backpacking Trip (Appalachian Trail) 2025

We will be hiking part of the Appalachian trail and stop at Annapolis Rock and Black rock before over-nighting at Pogo campsite. Annapolis Rock isn’t near Annapolis. It is between the Maryland cities of Frederick and Hagerstown, on the long ridge of South Mountain, about 10 miles north of where we hiked in October. The area has a rich history. In previous centuries the area was ho... [...]

Philmont 2026

Overview: Philmont High Adventure is the quintessential scouting experience. When you tell somebody that you were a scout, it's common for their first question to be if you've gone to Philmont or not. At camp, you'll backpack for countless miles, camp every night, and engage in unique activities reminiscent of the old west, like gold pann... [...]