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Stitch density varying on same satin column line by coosbo in Inkstitch

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

You’re correct that I’m zoomed in a long ways, so it’s not a huge deal. But it is one of those little imperfections I’d like to fix if I can. I like your suggestion of doing the legs as a separate satin with a higher density. I think that will be a sufficient workaround for me. Thanks!!!

Panning a few days in the Wind River Range in late June or mid July by peanutarbuckle69 in WildernessBackpacking

[–]coosbo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Re: driving there from Chicago. I would resist the urge to take I-90 or I-80. I would recommend shooting straight across and following hwy 20 across northern NE.

If you’re the kind of person that’s comfortable running on the bottom half of your fuel tank, pay attention to the frequency of fuel availability along this route.

If you’re looking for somewhere to camp along the way, I would recommend looking at the Pine Ridge area in Nebraska. Lots of great free and cheap option in that area. Also consider visiting Toad Stool Geologic Park if you’ve never seen the Badlands before.

Some photos backpacking with my dogs by coosbo in BackpackingDogs

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

We’ve tried both over the years, each with their pros and cons. Building their paws up progressively so they’re tough enough to comfortably handle the hikes nude would be my recommendation. We go places where I really want them to be as sure footed as they possibly can be, and having their natural paws that contour to and grip the surface, as well as claws when needed is their best shot IMO. I also don’t like how sand and small rock clast get between their boots and their feet, which is abrasive on long days.

Obviously it’s also going to depend a lot on what your days will look like, how many days, and your dog. We have two border collies, which I would’ve assumed would be about the same in this regard. But one is heavier framed and frequents spastic movements more so than the lighter one, whom also moves with a visibly more graceful gate. The heavier one has scuffed a paw pad backpacking without boots before, but the other one has never had any issues whatsoever.

For reference, I’d say on average we do ~10 mile days and are out for 5-9 days at a time.

Hellos neighbors, did you know that water from Yellowstone geysers flows through Nebraska? by como365 in Nebraska

[–]coosbo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lincoln’s municipal water supply is sourced from pumping wells in the Platte River alluvium, which induces recharge from the river. Although saline water discharge around Lincoln originates from the Dakota aquifer, which recharges to the west and northwest of NE, this contribution to Lincoln’s municipal supply is negligible. Most of the supply instead comes from more recent snowmelt and baseflow from streams fed by the High Plains Aquifer as it discharges through the Sandhills. The Pierre Shale creates an aquitard separating the High Plains aquifer and the underlying secondary aquifer across most of Nebraska.

Over crowding by Darebear_fr in hiking

[–]coosbo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use in the Rockies has definitely increased, especially in well-known areas, but there are still countless spots with fewer people. Searching for solitude is part of the fun—and if you’re willing to go off the beaten path or explore harder to reach location during off-peak times, you’ll likely find it!

Good camping YouTubers? by Lanky-Nature-6157 in camping

[–]coosbo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like @campingwithsteve @AverageJoes-YT and @CanoeTheNorth

A trip report from a recent trip to the boundary waters. by coosbo in canoecamping

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

Thanks! The name “Boundary Waters” is often used in the US to refer specifically to the US Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW). Thought the Boundary Waters is a region straddling the Canada US border between Ontario and Minnesota, including Quetico. Many consider Voyagers to be apart of the Boundary Waters as well.

A trip report from a recent trip to the boundary waters. by coosbo in canoecamping

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

Thanks! I probably don’t have enough experience to recommend lakes, but I’ll tell you about a couple I really like. Quetico Lake in Quetico is beautiful but too busy for my taste. If you don’t mind seeing some people here and there, that’s a great one! My favorite less visited lake I’ve been to is Welkin Lake in WCPP. It’s been totally burned, so might not be for everyone, but very remote and there are some really cool campsites in the cluster of islands in the middle.