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Finally, some sunshine! And look what the weatherman says I should be doing…
June 4, 2026 By Leave a Comment
Anniversary hike with the Mrs. at Woodstock Park to Allatoona Falls
May 17, 2026 By Leave a Comment
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Some photos of Springer Mountain, and how camping at the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail has changed in the last 20 years. Springer Mountain is one of the most well-known hiking destinations in Georgia because it serves as the southern terminus of the Appalachian
May 10, 2026 By Leave a Comment
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Springer Mountain Camping
May 2, 2026 By Leave a Comment
Springer Mountain is one of the most well-known hiking destinations in Georgia because it serves as the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in northern Georgia, within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, it sits at an elevation of about 3,780 feet. For thru-hikers on the Appalachian Trail, Springer Mountain is where the 2,190-mile journey to Mount Katahdin in Maine begins (or ends, depending on direction). A simple brass plaque embedded in a … [Read more...]
St. Lucia & The Pitons
February 15, 2026 By Leave a Comment
St. Lucia is a breathtaking sovereign island nation in the Eastern Caribbean that is famous for its twin volcanic peaks known as the Pitons. The terrain is lush, mountainous, and it has spectacular and often dramatic sunsets to the west from the town of Soufriere. I landed in St. Lucia after reading up on the plane about the island history and the hiking trails on the island. St. Lucia is a former British and French territory that gained independence in 1979 after changing hands … [Read more...]
Livin’ & Dyin’ On Hilton Head Time
April 1, 2024 By Leave a Comment
I've spent a lot of time in Hilton Head, South Carolina over the years, and once my parents purchased a house here in 1990 - my time on the island increased exponentially. Most tourists visit Hilton Head for the sandy beaches or for Sea Pines (where Harbor Town and South Beach are located). Yet there is a secret side of the island that most don't know. There are a number of trails in Hilton Head and in the nearby Town of Bluffton. I've walked most of these trails and have enjoyed seeing … [Read more...]
Backpacker Magazine – End Of An Era
December 19, 2022 By Leave a Comment
I’ve been reading Backpacker Magazine since 1992. Just heard this week that they will discontinue the print version. What a bummer. … [Read more...]
