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Feb 24, 2008, 5:14 PM
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| Unique experiences Hi guys, new here. Really want to ask a question and see if anything like this exists. I am looking for a forum or website that concerns itself with unique things you find when hiking. For example, finding a mineshaft(I'm in the Coal Region of PA), old car in the middle of the forest, abandoned home, bones, Native American sites, etc etc. Things like this are one of the main reasons I hike. The best I came across was a great bootleg mining operation. Any help would be great. |
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Feb 24, 2008, 5:14 PM
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Feb 25, 2008, 6:28 PM
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  Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: CT
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| Welcome Whiterook, You might try looking at some of the Geo-Caching sites. While not unique per se, they do look for things that are cached. Also, looking into the history of places will help. The region is full of old logging camps, cellar holes, old mill sites, ccc camps, ghost towns, etc. If you are interested, there is a guy in my towm who is leading hikes in this area but he is a historian. I could give him your email address & see if he contacts you.
__________________ Happy Trails, be safe & Good Luck Mike P. |
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Feb 26, 2008, 6:04 PM
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 Here we are! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Out in the MA 'burbs near 495.
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 | Welcome! I'm sorry I haven't much to offer, but I do find myself fascinated by the same things. I think it's neat to even come across old forest roads, much less some of the things you describe...
__________________ Skiing combines outdoor fun with knocking down trees with your face. - Dave Barry Waterville 12/20, 12/30; Wachusett 12/21, 12/28, 3/9; Jay 1/26-1/27; Bretton Woods 2/2, 2/23-2/24, 3/22; Snowbird 2/10, 2/12, 2/14; Alta 2/11, 2/15; Sunday River 3/1-3/2, 3/8, 3/15, 4/6; Wildcat 3/30 (21 days '07-08 |
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Mar 24, 2008, 10:14 AM
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  Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Poconos, PA
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  | I was going to say geocaching myself. Yeah, I myself have found lots of bones, quite a few abandoned mine shafts or old quarries. I have even found an indian arrow head. But that is about it. I hope to have much greater experiences this summer as I cross the country on my bicycle. Also live in PA, north eastern part. Great place for outdoors stuff. Good luck finding what you are looking for.
__________________ Snow, Ice, Wind, Heat, and Humidity; Experience the world. Ski what you can, hike and climb what you can't. Use the rubbers(cycle) for distance. |
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Mar 24, 2008, 10:16 AM
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| Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Poconos, PA
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