Activity for Peter Schillingâ€
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What are these red, air-filled, pod-shaped pieces of vintage outdoor gear? I recently visited a local outfitter upon whose walls hang various pieces of vintage outdoor equipment. I was unable to identify these, or even guess which outdoor activity they might have been relevant to. None of the store employees knew for sure, either. The diameter is about 18 inches. (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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What is this white, ribbed, box shaped object attached to a somewhat-remote tree near Lake Chelan? While hiking near Lake Chelan (Washington, USA), I noticed this item affixed to the tree located at 48.150978, -120.493732: The tree in question is a short hike from a boat landing and right off a trail, but the area overall is fairly remote (designated wilderness). I was unable to find any marki... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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How are the routes of hiking trails determined? While hiking and backpacking, I often ponder how the trail came to be located where it is. Some trails, especially longer ones, seem like they could take several different routes to get to their destination. Let's say a wooded, mountainous US national park decides to build a trail several miles long... (more) |
— | over 7 years ago |