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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
Backcountry Camping in Ohio: Permits, Routes, Bear NotesOhio backcountry camping straight talk — permits by agency, the routes worth your time, bears, ticks, and when to actually go.By Buck Tanner- Backcountry Camping in New York: Permits, Routes, Bear Notesbackcountry camping in NY: no permits for most trips, bear canisters required in the High Peaks, and routes from Pharaoh Lake to the Devil's Path.By Riley Cobb
Backcountry Camping in Nevada: Permits, Routes, Bear NotesNevada backcountry permits, route picks from Great Basin to the Rubies, real bear notes, and which trips aren't worth the gas.By Riley Cobb
