~ Early Web Links ~

Bike Washington is a comprehensive recreational bicycling guide to the Baltimore and Washington DC metropolitan area, covering local trails, bike routes, rail-trails, and tips for riding Metrorail with your bike. Visitors can explore iconic routes like the C&O Towpath, Mt Vernon Trail, and W&OD Trail, along with a weekend planner and visitor guide for newcomers to the region.

Tami Russell's blog offers detailed, firsthand trail guides for hiking the Appalachian Trail, with a focus on the Great Smoky Mountains section including shelter conditions, must-see sights, and practical planning advice. The writing is warm and personal, combining the perspective of an experienced hiker with an English teacher's eye for storytelling.

Randy Small's hiking blog chronicles his mission to walk every trail in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, tracking cumulative mileage toward his 900-mile goal. Posts include detailed trip reports, shelter stays, shuttle tips, and seasonal observations from one of America's most popular national parks.

Ethereal Goat is the personal blog of Sictaena, a nature-loving hobbyist who documents outdoor adventures including GeoCaching finds and Kindness Rocks discoveries. The site also features a dream journal, stamp collecting, pixel art cliques, and a microblog, giving it a charming old-web personality.

Varmint Al's sprawling personal site covers coyote and deer hunting, rifle reloading and barrel dynamics, finite element analysis of firearms, and even ham radio packet networking. The depth of engineering content applied to hunting and shooting topics makes this a uniquely technical resource for outdoor sportsmen and rifle enthusiasts.

Dave Chapman's personal outdoor adventure site blends storm chasing, hiking, backpacking, and travel photography into one evocative gallery experience. Inspired by Walt Whitman, the site frames outdoor exploration as a journey of the soul, with sections covering everything from alpine adventures to storm pursuits.

FishingResource is a beginner-friendly fishing reference site covering freshwater angling, saltwater angling, and tips and tricks for all skill levels. It also curates links to major brands like Bass Pro Shops and Cabelas alongside informational fishing sites and government resources.

Dave Hull's personal blog chronicles his preparation and journey for a Grand Canyon Rim to Rim backpacking trip, covering ultralight gear choices, permit lotteries, and training routines from his home in Kansas. The site blends trail adventure writing with occasional tech and security links, making it a relatable read for hikers interested in the nitty-gritty of backcountry planning.

BirdingPal is a worldwide directory connecting birdwatchers who want a local guide or companion for birding trips, with this page focusing on European countries from Albania to Ukraine. Visitors can browse country-by-country listings to find a local birding pal, arrange tours with professional guides, and discover hotspots across dozens of European nations.

fishing-sites.com is a human-edited web directory cataloging hundreds of fishing, boating, and camping websites across dozens of subcategories including fly fishing, ice fishing, deep sea fishing, bait shops, and fishing tournaments. Visitors can browse or submit their own site to this niche directory, which aims to surface quality resources for anglers and outdoor enthusiasts.