[SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails

Wed Jan 25 23:34:08 UTC 2023

I was told that you can no longer purchase Braille compasses.  I have had the same one for years and it still works.

I also use the one on my phone.

Nella

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From: SportsandRec <sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Joseph Bundy via SportsandRec
Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 3:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails

I been trying to find a brialle or talking compass

On 1/25/23, Joseph Bundy <joseph.bundy92 at gmail.com> wrote:
> Do they still make the trek?
>
> On 1/25/23, Tom Evans via SportsandRec <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> I think and please don’t quote me but the victor reader track, you 
>> can set up your own markings as in your tent site is here and the 
>> trail is here or like at a university your favorite meeting place 
>> with friends is here.
>> Yet
>> you first have to get there. Tom
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jan 25, 2023, at 12:31 PM, Nella Foster via SportsandRec 
>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> 
>>> Yes, I am so sad about Sound Scape.  It is the one I have been using 
>>> most.
>>>
>>> Nella
>>>
>>>
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>>> From: SportsandRec <sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of 
>>> Sanho Steele-Louchart via SportsandRec
>>> Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2023 2:23 PM
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>>> Cc: Sanho Steele-Louchart <sanho817 at gmail.com>
>>> Subject: Re: [SportsandRec] Campsites and Hiking Trails
>>>
>>> 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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>>>> 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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>>>> <sportsandrec at nfbnet.org>
>>>> 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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> Joseph S. Bundy
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> For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for 
> salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the 
> Greek.-Romans 1:16 The only thing worse than being blind is having 
> sight but no vision. — Helen Keller
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Take Care and God Bless

Joseph S. Bundy
Cell: 1-405-693-4771
E-Mail: josephbundy92 at gmail.com
For I  am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek.-Romans 1:16 The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision. — Helen Keller

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