We encourage you to have a look around the catalog first to see what we’re all about before posting your first thread. Topics typically posted here include:>Outdoor recreational activities (Hiking, trail running, bushwhacking, camping, spelunking, geocaching, orienteering, expeditions, urban exploration, backpacking, etc.)>Gardening, farming and related activities>Hunting and fishing, and other activities involving the stalking or taking of game (including bird-watching)>Outdoor survival, bushcraft, foraging, self-sustenance in nature, train-hopping, hoboism, etc.>Outdoor destinations and exploration (specific trails, parks, regions, etc.)>Water-related activities (boats, diving, etc.)>Outdoor philosophy (conservation, Leave No Trace, protectionism, etc.)>Outdoor building and living (cabins, huts, treehouses, etc.)>Outdoor social activities and organizations (meet-ups, Scouts, NOLS, etc.)>Gear related to any of the above topicsMost topics related to the outdoors are fine. Write properly, behave politely, encourage a respectful community, and most importantly, GO OUTSIDE!!
Useful websites:>Meet ups and socialhttps://www.zeemaps.com/https://www.meetup.com/topics/walkers/>Useful tips:https://www.mountaineers.org/locations-lodges/olympia-branch/committees/olympia-hiking-backpacking-committee/course-templates/conditioning-hiking-series-olympia/course-materials/ten-essentials/at_download/filehttps://ia600904.us.archive.org/3/items/Fm21-76SurvivalManual/FM21-76_SurvivalManual.pdf>Scouts worldwide:https://www.scout.org/http://lnt.org/>Gardening advice:http://www.bbc.co.uk/gardening/https://gardenforumhorticulture.co.uk/gardenanswers/index.htmhttp://www.lovethegarden.com/>Outdoor sports:http://www.outdoor-sport-leisure.net/>Camping:http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/expert-advice/the-beginners-guide-to-campinghttp://www.campingexpert.co.uk/>Hunting:https://www.nssf.org/hunting/get-started-hunting/>Hoboism:http://www.artoftravel.com/http://www.vagabondjourney.com/>Geocaching:http://www.geocaching.com/
Just a friendly reminder that threads about weapons which do not pertain to their use in outdoor activities should be posted on /k/ instead. Thanks.