Crossing the Floating Bog Bridges of the Adirondacks, New York
“Be careful up ahead! I fell in on the floating bog bridges.” What did that guy just say? The FLOATING bog bridges? As we would soon find out first hand the trail between Feldspar Lean-to and Lake Arnold is prone to flooding. Scratch that…has become a permanent 5-10 foot deep swamp. Some years ago ADK trail crews attempted to build bog bridges to get hikers across. But as water continued to rise the bridges have started floating and disintegrating.
This Weeks Free Gear – Backpacking, Camping, Hiking, and Kayaking Gear Giveaways
Are you interested in getting free gear? Who isn't? Below is a list of all the Outdoor, Camping, Backpacking, Hiking, and Kayaking gear giveaways I could find. Check back next week to see if I can find any more. Outdoor Gear Giveaways MyLifeOutdoors (yes that's me) is giving away a Big Agnes Husted 20F Sleeping bag. Technically the giveaway hasn't started yet, but if you subscribe by email you can enter early. Giveaway Ends: May 13th. Section Hiker is giving