Following are two hiking message boards to get you started.

Mountain Zone.com: http://forums.mountainzone.com/mz_tools/forum/ This information intensive website about hiking and other outdoor sports has a great discussion board. The two main topics of discussion board are hiking and gear. If you go into hiking forum you will discover topics ranging from snowboarding to hiking trails. You are allowed to post a message to boards once you create a free user name and password.

Trailplace.com: http://trailplace.com/portal/forum_display.php?id=6 This is an Appalachian Trail resource site. Discuss everything you’ll need when hiking trail. They also present a forum for hiking in general. The message boards are used frequently and will supply you with ample information.

You can still feel connected to hiking world even when you are sitting in your living room. Keep yourself current on hiking news, trails, and gear. The Internet brings hikers from every region of world together. Join in fun and log on to your computer right now.

The Alaska Outdoor Journal Discussion Board: (http://alaskaoutdoorjournal.com/cgi-bin/ib/ikonboard.cgi) Discussion boards for various states and regions around world are popping up each day. When planning a kayaking trip to another state, check Internet to see if there is a discussion board for that state. For example, Alaska has this discussion board that presents pertinent information about kayaking in Alaska. You can peruse message boards. If you wish to post a message you must register. Registration is free.

How do you find other kayaking discussion boards? Your best bet is to go through an Internet search engine such as Google or Yahoo. Search by keywords kayaking discussion boards or kayaking forums. A long list of websites will unfold. Sift through websites until you find discussion board that is right for you. The Internet has become a well received form of communication between fellow kayakers. Take advantage of knowledge and resources available to you. Your next kayaking trip could be thrill of a lifetime.