As we climb up to higher and higher elevations and step out onto a rock Vista (looking out into the vast sky), one might catch a glimpse of something unique and say, "LOOK... UP IN THE SKY... IS IT A BIRD... A PLANE..." Maybe it's within the formation of a cloud that captures their interest [...]
The title to this Blog: “I’LL TAKE YOU THERE” is what the Appalachian Trail White Blaze conveys to a Hiker! If you want a hiking experience that is “sick” and “jammed full of amazement,” The White Blaze screams, “I’LL TAKE YOU THERE!”film Spider-Man: Homecoming online streaming If you want a wilderness experience that is determined [...]
Do you remember the musical group: "The Monkees?" My dear friend, Julie, was in love with Davey Jones of the band! She had Davie Jones posters all over her room! "Here we come... walkin' down the street... we get the funniest looks from... everyone we meet..." Every time we come into town, I REMEMBER THE [...]
Slipper and I have greatly enjoyed hiking through the state of Vermont, primarily because WE LOVE VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP! You may be wondering, "What in the world does the Feature Photo have to do with WE LOVE VERMONT MAPLE SYRUP?" Everything! The plastic piping that you can see running through the forest and around trees [...]
If you have been following us for awhile and have read former Blogs about us attempting to thru-hike The Appalachian Trail, then you know that I love evergreen trees (especially the Eastern Hemlock and Spruce Trees). As we are hiking into higher elevations now, the White Blaze Trail is leading us into more and more [...]
As Slipper and I are tent camping (rather than staying in the shelters and rather than hammock hanging), it is imperative (for a good night's sleep) that we FIND A FLAT SPOT to pitch our Copperspur UL3 Tent. While we both prefer "Stealth Camping" over "Shelter Camping" it is a nice luxury to discover a [...]
Try to imagine yourself walking with several pounds on your back... up and down mountain after mountain... in 80 - 90 degree weather... with sweat pouring down your face, arms and legs... with your shirt, shorts, socks, and shoes soaked from your pouring sweat... and walking upon a beautifully located and looking pond. What would [...]
We are in our final one third of this epic journey of a lifetime, and while we are all thrilled to be approaching the final two states... we are also approaching the most difficult terrain to date! What we love about Vermont is that we are finally capturing the expansive "exterior views" of mountainous layers [...]
I don't know what you might see... feel... sense... or imagine when you have the opportunity to sit... wait... and watch the sun set from a picturesque place, but Slipper and I sense a BLESSED ASSURANCE that we are provided with every good thing from our Creator. As Slipper and I walked up on this [...]
Well... well... well... no matter how many miles we hike into Vermont... there is one thing that we simply cannot escape! It matters not how hard we try... how strategic we step... how determined we are to overcome it... we just can't get away from the "mud!" NUFF SAID! I could get all motivational and [...]
