<<<See Part 1 of this Section Hike In the morning, Denita and I were a bit sore. The temperature had dropped during the night, and the sky was overcast. We cleared up camp, ate a light breakfast, and went to refill our packs. We still made it out of camp …
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Appalachian Trail Section Hike: North Carolina – Rock Gap to the Nantahala Outdoor Center Part 1
On the trail, my wife and I work as a team. We know many others are mindful of us, too. In return we look for small ways to help the hikers we meet. It’s a way to reconnect with nature and humanity at the basic level. Read about our Appalachian Trail sectionhike from Rock Gap to the Nantahala Outdoor Center, NC.
Read More »Appalachian Trail Section Hike: Northern GA to NC Part 2
Nature therapy -- that is what backpacking is for me and my wife. The quiet time in nature, the conversations without interruption, and the physical challenge of completing a goal, all make hiking our get-away trip of choice.
Read More »Appalachian Trail Section Hike: Northern GA to NC Part 1
Nature therapy — that is what backpacking is for me and my wife. The quiet time in nature, the conversations without interruption, and the physical challenge of completing a goal, all make hiking our get-away trip of choice. After Thanksgiving’s family crowd and stuffing our faces, we were ready to …
Read More »Our Appalachian Trail Section Hikes: Georgia – Neel’s Gap to Unicoi Gap with the Kids
Hornets, Snakes and Bears, Oh My! Life with a wife and three daughters is already an adventure. Taking them all hiking on the Appalachian Trail is a grand feat in and of itself. Surprisingly, they didn’t complain very much. Instead, there was a good amount of laughter, …
Read More »Our Appalachian Trail Section Hikes: Georgia – Approach Trail to Neel’s Gap
I have hiked many trails over the years, but never the Appalachian Trail (AT). Recently, my wife and I decided to start hiking the Appalachian Trail, one section at a time. We planned our first hike over a few months and convinced my parents to keep our three girls …
Read More »Hiking the Appalachian Trail: One Section at a Time
Thinking of hiking the almost 2,200 miles of the Appalachian Trail (AT) can be daunting, even to the most avid and experienced hiker. Such a hike takes months or maybe even years of preparation. Not only does one have to prepare for completing the hike itself, but also has to …
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