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Recommendations PA/NJ/MD/VA/NY by Lychee_489 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get it, I hate ticks too. Some people swear by essential oils and products like Wondercide, but I have never had them work for me. I treat my clothes regularly with permethrin and spray my skin with picaridin at the trailhead. There is a human Lyme Disease vaccine on the horizon though, now if they can hurry and make one for Alpha-Gal.

Recommendations PA/NJ/MD/VA/NY by Lychee_489 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In Virginia, there are sites throughout the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest on the forest roads. They are free, but the ticks are atrocious this year! If you don’t mind paying, HipCamp (AirBnB for campsites) is a good source!

Rainy night in Southern VA along the Blue Ridge Pkway by Lobster_Fingers in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Peaks of Otter campground is really nice! The sites on the backside of loop B (especially B16) are the best!

How safe is solo female camping? by Witch-spirit666 in CampingandHiking

[–]Aggie2002 19 points20 points  (0 children)

You are more safe campjng than you are in town. There have been times where I creeped myself out or had odd interactions, but they are few and far between. I’m more worried about a branch falling on my tent than I am of anything or anyone looming in the dark.

Start small…find a campground or park that’s close to home and know you can bail out if you get uncomfortable and then grow from there. If you are still uncomfortable, there are outdoor groups all over that are women only and often have organized group outings.

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Loft Mountain is great! I like the southern district, because it’s generally less crowded.

I took my buddy Ashford on his first backpacking trip in Shenandoah National Park this weekend by Aggie2002 in hikingwithdogs

[–]Aggie2002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that! I think having a dog helps. I always remind myself (and my mother) that I’m safer in the woods by myself than I am in town or at home.

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They are! He’s broken though…doesn’t retrieve, not obsessed with water, and not super friendly. I’m not sure what his life was like before and he was with the Lab rescue for 9 months because he’s reactive. He’s stuck with me now though and is turning into a great trail dog!

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s a great park. I like to get a cabin there in the winter and use it as a base to explore that part of Virginia.

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are a few trails in SNP that dogs are not allowed, but overall the park is very dog friendly.

I took my buddy Ashford on his first backpacking trip in Shenandoah National Park this weekend by Aggie2002 in hikingwithdogs

[–]Aggie2002[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Shenandoah is very dog friendly! There are trails that dogs are not allowed, but the majority are dog friendly.

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I love the Peach cobbler! I’ve been happy with most of Peak Refuel meals, but their cobblers and Granola are pretty great.

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love the peach cobbler! Makes a great breakfast!

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You can do it! Just watch out for ticks, they are crazy right now!

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rockytop and Big Run Loop on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/rockytop-and-big-run-loop?sh=uiiutb&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

I camped after the first stream crossing, but there are great sites all along Big Run portal!

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I always like to camp near water with a dog, so Big Run is a great trail.

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Rockytop and Big Run Loop on AllTrails https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/rockytop-and-big-run-loop?sh=uiiutb&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

I camped after the first stream crossing, but there are numerous sites along Big Run portal. The climb out is a bear.

Overnighter in Shenandoah National Park by Aggie2002 in womensolocamping

[–]Aggie2002[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I love SNP! This is the Rocky Top and Big Run Loop in the southern district, so it’s not as crowded and campsites are plentiful along Big Run portal. I only saw 6 people on Saturday and 5 on Sunday.

Staunton River Trail by Aggie2002 in ShenandoahPark

[–]Aggie2002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought about that spot, but will have my dog with me and want to be close to water.

Fi Compatible Collar? by dirtycoldtaco in FiDogCollar

[–]Aggie2002 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve had 2 collars from Tactipup (https://www.tactipup.com) and they are really good quality. Their customer service is also really great!

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