[SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails

Wed Jan 25 20:22:51 UTC 2023

Nella,

What I've historically used is Microsoft Soundscape, but it's no
longer available for download and will no longer be operational at all
in June. I have some programmer friends who are working on rebuilding
it, but that's a heavy lift. I'll keep you informed. Otherwise I don't
know of anything suitable for large, outdoor spaces.

Sanho

On 1/25/23, Nella Foster via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>
> Also depending on how far out you are, you may not have cell service.  This
> can be a real issue if you have an emergency.
>
> I have done quite a lot of hiking over the years and some of the trails are
> almost impossible to follow without some sighted assistance.  Heavy rains
> can wash out trails and make them even harder to follow.  I find it easier
> to feel the trails with my cane during the summer when the vegetation is
> thicker.  Well, that is true now that I live in Missouri.  I used to live in
> Arizona and there was a lot less vegetation.  You really didn't want to bump
> into some of the vegetation in Arizona. Lol
>
> I currently live in walking distance of a several hundred acre park.  It has
> many rather easy hiking trails, but it is hard for me to follow them with my
> cane, they tend to curve around and join up with lots of different trails.
> There are a few gravel roads that go through the park for park employee use.
>  I am able to feel these roads with my cane and stay on them.  I do walk to
> the park and walk on the gravel roads by myself.  Someday I hope to learn a
> couple of the hiking trails, there is one that goes along the creek that I
> would like to be able to use.
>
> I'm curious to know if there are certain GPS apps that people are using for
> hiking and other outdoor experiences.
>
> Nella
>
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: SportsandRec <sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tom Evans
> via SportsandRec
> Sent: Monday, January 23, 2023 12:39 PM
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> Cc: Tom Evans <tevans2003 at sbcglobal.net>
> Subject: Re: [SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails
>
> Cited or unsighted it would never be recommended to go on your own. I used
> to work on a mountain rescue team and the multiple amounts of problems that
> there were. For one simple reason if something happens to you then how to
> notify others. This isn’t the beginning of a close call… Cited or non-cited
> it would not be recommended to go on your own
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Jan 22, 2023, at 9:00 PM, Sanho Steele-Louchart via SportsandRec
>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Joseph,
>>
>> Located in central Oklahoma. No specific wants other than local. For
>> hiking, I'd use my usual long, rigid cane and an equally long or
>> longer trekking pole. I will definitely be going alone or with another
>> totally blind person.
>>
>> Warmth,
>> Sanho
>>
>>
>>> On 1/22/23, Joseph Bundy via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>> wrote:
>>> Where are you located? Are you wanting something easy hard? Anything
>>> particular you want in the camping area? I usually research or ask
>>> people i know about places or ask them to describe something from
>>> photos. Usually we got to places they been or have good ptotos and
>>> reviews. I don't know how much vission you have but if not much or
>>> none, i wouldn't go hiking alone especially for the fist time. i
>>> haven't done it much but would hate to go on a trail and discover a
>>> drop off the hard way. I know some good places if you want to discuss
>>> places.
>>>
>>>> On 1/22/23, Sanho Steele-Louchart via SportsandRec
>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> All,
>>>>
>>>> I need to spend more time in nature. How do you folks choose/locate
>>>> campsites and hiking trails for the first time?
>>>>
>>>> Warmth,
>>>> Sanho
>>>>
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