Hiking is tough on the knees, especially when you're carrying a heavy backpack. Even when you're young, it's wise to go easy on your knees so that at a later age you can still enjoy hiking. Thank God for trekking poles. By using these, you take some of the pressure off your legs when you're walking. They give you a boost when you go uphill, absorb some of the impact as you go downhill and give you a better workout.Trekking poles also help you establish a rhythm when you hi... Read Full Story

Hiking is tough on the knees, especially when you're carrying a heavy backpack. Even when you're young, it's wise to go easy on your knees so that at a later age you can still enjoy hiking. Thank God for trekking poles. By using these, you take some of the pressure off your legs when you're walking. They give you a boost when you go uphill, absorb some of the impact as you go downhill and give you a better workout.Trekking poles also help you establish a rhythm when you hi... Read Full Story

Dunno Munson has been feeding bears from her porch for  10 years and this is what she gets. Spread the Word! Read Full Story

Dunno Munson has been feeding bears from her porch for  10 years and this is what she gets. Spread the Word! Read Full Story

As it is written, the state law allows persons with valid handgun carry permits to possess handguns in all parks, natural areas, campgrounds and similar public places. Local governments wishing to keep guns out of their parks have until Sept. 1 to opt out. Read more.. Spread the Word! Read Full Story

As it is written, the state law allows persons with valid handgun carry permits to possess handguns in all parks, natural areas, campgrounds and similar public places. Local governments wishing to keep guns out of their parks have until Sept. 1 to opt out. Read more.. Spread the Word! Read Full Story

Essex - Partners in Adventure is a unique camping experience that includes disabled and nondisabled youths. In this environment, children of different abilities learn to play with one another, accept one another and acquire knowledge that they can use later in life, Executive Director Deborah Lamden said. More.. Spread the Word! Read Full Story

Essex - Partners in Adventure is a unique camping experience that includes disabled and nondisabled youths. In this environment, children of different abilities learn to play with one another, accept one another and acquire knowledge that they can use later in life, Executive Director Deborah Lamden said. More.. Spread the Word! Read Full Story

The Chamber and the Henderson County Young Leaders Program are proud to announce the development of the Camp Industry Leadership Award. The award will recognize an individual who has done an exemplary job in promoting and supporting Henderson County's camp industry. The award gives us the opportunity to recognize these individuals annually and to draw attention to one our community's important economic engines — the camp industry. More.. Spread the Word! Read Full Story

The Chamber and the Henderson County Young Leaders Program are proud to announce the development of the Camp Industry Leadership Award. The award will recognize an individual who has done an exemplary job in promoting and supporting Henderson County's camp industry. The award gives us the opportunity to recognize these individuals annually and to draw attention to one our community's important economic engines — the camp industry. More.. Spread the Word! Read Full Story