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Trail Notes: Four Days Across Pennsylvania's Loyalsock Trail
Some trails are remembered for a single overlook. Others for a waterfall or a campsite with the perfect sunset. The...
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Trail Notes: Three Days on the Pinchot Trail
A three-day, 24-mile journey around Pennsylvania's Pinchot Trail, featuring Painter Creek, Choke Creek, quiet campsites, and one of the state's...
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Celebrating 100 Years of Lake Wallenpaupack with a Limited Edition Hammock Collection
Few places in Pennsylvania hold the same kind of memories as Lake Wallenpaupack. For generations, families have gathered along its...
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Free Shipping Now Available on Orders Over $90
Good news from the workshop. Hemlock Mountain Outdoors now offers free shipping on all orders over $90 shipped anywhere in...
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START HERE: Hammock Camping for Beginners (No Guesswork)
New to hammock camping? Youโre in the right place. Hammock camping shouldnโt feel complicated, expensive, or intimidating. It should feel...
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