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Backcountry Camping in South Dakota: Permits, Routes, Bear NotesA straight-talking guide to backcountry camping in South Dakota — permits, routes through the Badlands and Black Hills, and the truth about bears.By Buck Tanner
Backcountry Camping in South Carolina: Permits, Routes, Bear NotesA grounded guide to backcountry camping in South Carolina: permits by agency, routes worth your time, bear notes, and where the upstate beats its reputation.By Wren Holloway
Backcountry Camping in Rhode Island: Permits, Routes, Bear Notesbackcountry camping in rhode island — what's real, what's not, permits that actually work, and why raccoons are scarier than bears here.By Riley Cobb
Backcountry Camping in Pennsylvania: Permits, Routes, Bear NotesA 38-year ranger's straight talk on Pennsylvania backcountry camping: permits, the best state forest trails, bear food storage, and what actually matters.By Buck Tanner
Backcountry Camping in Oregon: Permits, Routes, Bear NotesOregon backcountry permits, bear storage rules, and which wilderness routes (Wallowas, Sky Lakes, Three Sisters) are actually worth the drive.By Riley Cobb
Backcountry Camping in Oklahoma: Permits, Routes, Bear NotesA straight-talking guide to backcountry camping in Oklahoma: where to go, what permits you need, and how to handle bears, weather, and water.By Buck Tanner
