Ready to complete 2015 AT SOBO Thru-hike

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Ready to complete 2015 AT SOBO Thru-hikeAfter an extended road closure due to snow and ice, I am on track to complete my 2015 AT SOBO Thru-hike.  Skyline Drive has been reopened and I am heading back to the trail. I have completed 1,300 miles with less than  900 miles to go. Handy online toolsAT … Continue reading Ready to complete 2015 AT SOBO Thru-hike

Virginia Here I Come …

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Virginia Here I Come ...As I leave Harpers Ferry I cross the Shenandoah River Bridge (north end) and within a few miles will be in Virginia!Shenandoah River Bridge Shenandoah National Park I would love to sit here and explore what Virginia promises. However I think I will get my pack and head out. The only way to … Continue reading Virginia Here I Come …

Harpers Ferry West Virginia

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AT Maine to Georgia Winter Thru-hiker Photo at ATCHarpers Ferry High Street - Harpers Ferry West VirginiaIt's a nice comfortable bed in a huge 3rd floor roomA Warm Welcome at Town's InnMighty good meal - special orderCleaned my plate and bowlHigh Street view from dinner table on porch6 AM special Breakfast at Town's InnJefferson Rock on … Continue reading Harpers Ferry West Virginia

Maryland was interesting

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Maryland was interestingMason Dixon LineSeveral half way marks Mount Washington MonumentChristmas Day and they were closedGathland State Park - Welcome!GATHLAND STATE PARK 900 Arnoldstown Rd, Jefferson, MD 21755Christmas Day hike and overnight in picnic shelter. NO CAMPING so I had an all-night picnic and slept in the stone fireplace on the grill. NiceChristmas Night sleeping on the … Continue reading Maryland was interesting

Pennsylvania was kind to me

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Pennsylvania was kind to me229.3 miles in PennsylvaniaThe Trail 501 Tavern & Grill - this was an ADVENTURE $70 burger - well worth the time and moneyRoad Hawg BBQ Ribs - beforeRoad Hawg Ribs - afterRoad Hawg - Satisfied Hungry HikerOn the way from Carlise PA to Boiling Springs PABoiling Springs Tavern - nice people and … Continue reading Pennsylvania was kind to me