It all comes down to old logging roads in the Wilderness Lakes Tract of the southern Five Ponds Wilderness within the northwestern Adirondack Park. After a nine-day bushwhacking trip exploring water bodies east of the Red Horse Trail, the end has come down to some old roads slowly being recaptured by nature. With the most
Ponds East of Red Horse Trail 2015: Campsites and Old Logging Roads Damage Wilderness Illusion
My last day in the southern Five Ponds Wilderness of the Adirondack Park starts out cold, super cold. After six wet days, a couple of nice days, a couple of stretches on the Red Horse Trail, a multitude of water bodies, umpteenth stream crossings, a smattering of old campsites and many miles of bushwhacking through
Ponds East of Red Horse Trail 2015: In Search of Hidden Lake
Now with the great Red Horse Creek fording and the Serpentine Ponds under my bushwhacking belt, it is time to start the long trek to Hidden Lake. This camouflaged lake shall host my eighth, and last night, of this trip in the southern Five Ponds Wilderness backcountry, and I want to make it a relaxing
Bushwhacking Fool Products Are Here for the Holidays!
After years in the making, the Bushwhacking Fool’s amazing new logo has finally become a reality. Better yet, you do not have to just view it on your computer screen, as it can now be obtained on a t-shirt, hat, mug or tote bag via the Bushwhacking Fool store at Zazzle.com.
Welcome to the New Bushwhacking Fool
Welcome to the brand-spanking new Bushwhacking Fool! You will immediately notice the many changes to the blog. It should be a little more pleasing to the eye now and it plays better with most mobile devices, for those who need their dose of bushwhacking on the go. Other than the appearance, there are few changes,
