Helpful threads for hikers.

[Wldrns]

I see many questions pop on the forum that could be easily answered by perusing the DEC website.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/

You can easily drill down to subjects of interest by progressively clicking on the topic in the left panel.
For example the outdoor recreation sub-page:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/62.html

You want to know about regulations? Check here:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/regulations/regulations.html

And beyond from there to specific pages on hiking and camping and anything related to the use of outdoor lands and waters. You have access to a tremendous amount of extremely useful information. Best of all it is not "hearsay".

[Justin]

Here's that old What to do if you get lost thread.

[Neil]

Dealing with Bears by Redhawk
Beginner's ADK Hiking Guideby Kevin
Interesting GPS discussion (pre-"x" series)
Navigation with map and compass 20 pages worth by Wldrns
Discussion on backpacks