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 topics



Most 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 social

https://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/file

https://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.htm

http://www.lovethegarden.com/



>Outdoor sports:

http://www.outdoor-sport-leisure.net/



>Camping:

http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/expert-advice/the-beginners-guide-to-camping

http://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.
