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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...]
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...]
The Jolly Roger
September 12, 2021 By Leave a Comment
Two of my backpacking friends had milestone birthdays in 2021, and we had grand plans to celebrate on distant mountains in the western U.S. But after numerous attempts to synchronize schedules, we settled on a road trip to The Camel's mountain house near Hays, N.C. to celebrate his 60th. Here we are pulling into his driveway after a long drive from Atlanta. The Camel had neighbors over when we arrived. So we had a few beverages with them and enjoyed the sunset from the back … [Read more...]
The Appalachian Trail @ 25 Years
July 24, 2020 By Leave a Comment
It's been 25 years since I set out to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail. Time has moved exponentially since then, and I now appreciate that there are a few pivotal years in your life. 1994 was the year for me. In the winter of 1994 I lived in Chicago. I moved to Illinois from North Carolina and as a 20 something enjoyed the conveniences of this large city - walking to restaurants, bars, friend's houses, and taking the short train rides to Cubs and Bears games. … [Read more...]
