When my wife was pregnant with our second we camped alot.She used the fabric softner sheets because of the worry of what side effects the deet would have on...
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richard weter
moark_traveler
Jun 2, 2003 5:17 am
Don't know about fabrick softeners but I know that while Skin-so-Soft may repel some insects it is a magnet for bees. This comes from personal experience. Rick...
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Danny
mcmurfy1
Jun 2, 2003 3:17 pm
John - another product that you can try as an insect repellent is tea tree oil. Here is a general link giving you some information: ...
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stegenrae
Jun 2, 2003 8:10 pm
"Danny" <mcmurfy1@y...> wrote: John - another product that you can try as an insect repellent is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is also an excellent...
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Christina Strecker
christinascandy
Jun 3, 2003 1:50 am
Hi Scott, I have some info in a flyer " The Trails of Lake Leatherwood " and they have a website. The link is: lthrwood@... or ...
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Danny
mcmurfy1
Jun 4, 2003 2:38 pm
National Trails Day 6/7/2003 10:00:00 AM Join the Ozark Trail Association as we celebrate National Trails Day at Taum Sauk Mountain State Park. This event will...
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Conor M Watkins
conor_watkins
Jun 5, 2003 3:00 am
For those who are wondering a little more about the St. Francois Mountains and their geology, I can answer some of your questions. The area is quite complex...
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Wayne
zarkvo
Jun 5, 2003 3:00 am
Regarding wildlife sightings... I have logged a lot of trail miles and have conclude that I'm more likely to spot wildlife from my car on the trip to or from...
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Shana McDanold
slmcdanold
Jun 5, 2003 3:24 am
Hi, I'm new to the list, just joined about a month ago. I moved to Missouri a little over a year ago and haven't done much hiking/backpacking in the Midwest....
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John Roth
johnroth_mo
Jun 5, 2003 4:56 am
... one question, are dogs allowed? I usually hike with my dog (she even has her own backpack for longer trips). I'd like to bring her along, and I know that...
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John Roth
johnroth_mo
Jun 5, 2003 4:58 am
Excellent stuff, Conor. Thanks for the report!...
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richard weter
moark_traveler
Jun 5, 2003 5:14 am
A lot depends on the way you hike. A lot of people like to burn up miles and shoe leather and don't have time to actually look for wildlife. Usually too busy...
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John Roth
johnroth_mo
Jun 5, 2003 5:25 am
... I'm no wildlife biologist, but like you, Wayne, I keep a keen eye out for for wildlife when outdoors. My experience when walking through dense forests is...
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Danny
mcmurfy1
Jun 5, 2003 12:38 pm
It's almost here!! Come participate in the only National Trails Day event scheduled in our area this year! Details and sign-up information are noted below! ...
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Terry Phillips
falsecastterry
Jun 5, 2003 12:49 pm
Most of my trail miles are logged with a dozen or so boy scouts. I gave up hoping to see wildlife after my first trek as a scouter. One may receive...
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Danny
mcmurfy1
Jun 5, 2003 1:12 pm
I can relate to that one having spent many years doing that myself. I find that when I hike with any group one tends to miss the encounters with the wildlife...
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stegenrae
Jun 5, 2003 3:09 pm
Fantastic overview, just what i was looking for! After reading the Ha Ha Tonka article on your page, I MUST GO! :) :) :) (Man i miss living in rural...
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Ayren L James
leigh1271
Jun 5, 2003 3:09 pm
My name is Ayren and I have done a lot of hiking and seen much wildlife. I don't expect that i would see much again like I have in the past. I could say it...
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Mary
anderm002002
Jun 5, 2003 4:46 pm
Hello all, I was wondering if anybody ever had trouble leaving your car at a trailhead. What I mean is, how do you keep people from messing with it? It is...
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Danny
mcmurfy1
Jun 5, 2003 7:43 pm
Gosh - I thought I replied to this once already but I must have hit something besides submit - another senior moment! Anyway - Mary - we have a lot of old...
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michelle
tearstaindan...
Jun 6, 2003 4:23 am
Just thought it was about time I said hello and introduced myself. My name is michelle and I love to go hiking, however as a widow raising four kids who do not...
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Danny McMurphy
mcmurfy1
Jun 6, 2003 12:06 pm
Welcome Michelle! Be sure and checkout my website for other places to go in Missouri http://www.fidnet.com/~mcmurfy1/trails.html We have a couple of...
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Conor M Watkins
conor_watkins
Jun 6, 2003 12:43 pm
No problem. I figured some here might be interested in that information. I have an article on the St. Francois Mountains but it is one of my earlier ones and...
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Bill Bens
mazamahiker
Jun 7, 2003 4:17 am
Mary, assuming there is nothing of value in them, leave your glove box open and console box open so that a potential thief can see that nothing of value is...
Here is a MODOC article about ancient trees being found buried along Missouri streams: http://www.conservation.state.mo.us/conmag/2003/01/10.htm Very...
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Danny
mcmurfy1
Jun 9, 2003 3:35 pm
I have added a folder in the 'Files' section where members may post a text file with info on gear that one may have for sale, trade, wanted, etc. - Danny...
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motrailsbackpackingmi...
motrailsbackpackingmi...
Jun 10, 2003 11:39 pm
Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the motrailsbackpackingmissouri group. File...
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Bruce Smith
froesmith
Jun 11, 2003 1:55 am
Hi, this is Bruce. Some of you may actually recall that I was contemplating a backpacking trip on the OT last April. Well, that didn't happen; but it looks...
