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It was a long, hot day of hiking. We were on trail by 7:00 and made good time in the morning. As the day wore on and the temps climbed, my pace slowed. Water management was also an issue today. Thankfully there was enough water! The above picture is the Washington Monument. Billed as the […]

The plan had been to start hiking about noon. However, OC’s family had a late flight and was able to find a parking spot. So we ended up on a patio…you guessed it…eating and drinking.  We stayed most of the afternoon. Finally leaving about 4:30. We had ten miles to hike before dark. No problem […]

I had a good couple days of rest and recovery. My gear was cleaned and repaired. Unnecessary things were sent home. Damaged items were replaced. Everything is good to go for the second thousand miles.  There was enough free time to visit a local winery and several breweries. Thanks to Lisa at Maggie Malick, SmoketownBrewing […]

Harpers Ferry, WV.  The celebratory halfway point!   When I registered in Amicalola State Park, I was NOBO hiker #810. At the ATC, I am hiker #635. It is hard to believe…1,000+ miles, over 80 days…and I’m halfway! Now for a few days rest!

I didn’t start hiking today until around 8:30. These relaxed, take your time kind of mornings are enjoyable. No pressure. No stress. No hurry. My kind of morning. Something tells me that theses kind of days might be coming to an end.  We enjoyed lunch atop Ravens Rocks. It is the best view we’ve had […]

One thousand miles! Enough said. 

Our stay at the Cabbin included breakfast. Fried eggs, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, and juice. That’s much better than the normal hiker breakfast. A great start for our push into Harpers Ferry.  Today the trail passed through Sky Meadows State Park.  The tall grassy meadows were a nice change from the dense forest. Not the […]

The hike today took me out of Shendoah National Park. I really enjoyed the Park. It was great that the plan allowed us to slow down and enjoy ourselves. The Lodges and Waysides are awesome, but so is the scenery.  As soon as we left the Park, the Trail became steep and rocky. It was […]

Up and out early today. We hit the last wayside by 11:30. Just in time for some lunch.  I had chicken fingers, fries, and a beer. We sat at a picnic table and marveled at how awesome the Park has been. The weather was perfect. We were in no hurry. Lunch lasted three hours. For […]

I think the Blue Monster could give it a run. Not sure I’d win, but it would be fun to try.  Another short hiking day. Another beautiful weather day. Another wayside.  What could top that?  A bear cub at the shelter. He started up a tree and then stopped. It looked right at us with […]