The Appalachian Trail Companion was one of two guidebooks for the 1994 thru-hiking season. I shredded mine as I hiked North on the trail, so it was exciting to find a mint copy for posterity through Amazon this week. It only took me two years of searching! https://ift.tt/0NnMW9u

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After interviewing the “Tick Terminator” for a podcast recently, I was inspired to spray down my clothes with Permethrin for the #backpacking trip this past weekend https://ift.tt/rsUP1Rk

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Incredible weather for #backpacking this weekend on the #BentonMackayeTrail https://ift.tt/9zY4adD

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The sun sets on another Spring break! From Captiva Island, Florida. Enjoyed a 2.2 mile hike on a section of this deserted beach this week. https://ift.tt/hq0a5ki

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It’s Spring time! Do you know where the tick are? They know you where you are. Learn more in Episode 94. https://ift.tt/7AmCiH0 https://ift.tt/aI7PW3L

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Episode 93: Ocean To Lake Trail

In Episode 93, John Phillips joins the show to talk about the Ocean To Lake Trail in Central Florida. This 61.4 mile spur of the Florida Trail starts at Lake Okeechobee and heads due east to Hobe Sound Beach where it ends at the Atlantic Ocean. In the show, John tells us what it’s like hiking all day in ankle deep water, about finding rest areas and campsites in the swamp, and how he frequently encountered wildlife on his hike – including poisonous snakes, stealthy alligators, and over 50 … [Read more...]

Looking for an interesting multi-day backpacking trip in Florida? Check out the Ocean to Lake Trail. Episode 93 is here https://ift.tt/XCcrZPJ. https://ift.tt/krjp7KZ

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