View Full Version : AT NOW a TOURIST ATTRACTION?
TnSlowPoke
04-02-2011, 08:48
Is the AT a "Tourist Attraction"
In April 2,2011 Jacksonvill, Fla newspaper the is a story about a man that will do the At from start to the end.
You can read his blog starting on 4/3/2011 at jacksonville.com/perschelappalachiantrail.
HE states "some hikers sleep in motels or bed and breakfast every night because the trail has become a tourist attraction."
Do you think that the AT is a Tourist Attraction?:-?
sheepdog
04-02-2011, 08:50
Go to Newfound Gap on a sunny weekend and ask that again.
Pedaling Fool
04-02-2011, 08:58
Why is this an Article? Here's the link of what the "author" is talking about: http://jacksonville.com/news/metro/2011-04-02/story/beaches-man-plans-tackle-2181-mile-appalachian-trail
TnSlowPoke
04-02-2011, 09:08
Was just bringing this article from Jacksonvill news papper to light with a queston sorry that I posted it in the wrong place.
Pedaling Fool
04-02-2011, 09:20
That's ok, wasn't really a question to you. I was under the impression that articles must be reviewed prior to posting, guess I was wrong.
hikerboy57
04-02-2011, 09:22
Mt Washington always feels a bit bizarre , and a little funny when the "car people"point and ask you if you reall are a hiker.
johnnyjohnson2043
04-02-2011, 09:26
Maybe I can get my name in the newspaper. I'm starting on Thursday. Should I call the local rag and tell them?
WingedMonkey
04-02-2011, 10:32
Maybe I can get my name in the newspaper. I'm starting on Thursday. Should I call the local rag and tell them?
Wait a few weeks till you get back, then call them.
johnnyjohnson2043
04-02-2011, 10:35
I decided against it. I don't want to have to fend off the papparazzi. I'll just have to become famous some other way.
shaggy2004
04-02-2011, 10:35
Hmm, check out the photo of his "28-pound backpack". I guess that's 28 pounds empty?
TallShark
04-02-2011, 15:25
There is no way that's a 28 lb backpack
If he thinks it's a tourist attraction and you can sleep in a motel bed every night and have a breakfast each day, he will probably be one of the 80%.:-?
Pedaling Fool
04-02-2011, 16:31
"Do you think that the AT is a Tourist Attraction?:-?"
No, the AT is NOT a tourist attraction; various parks along its length are and many people at those parks check-out the AT, but it isn't the main attraction.
P.S. Anyone find this hiker's online journal? I followed a link in the newspaper article, but it went nowhere.
Pedaling Fool
04-02-2011, 16:35
P.S. Anyone find this hiker's online journal? I followed a link in the newspaper article, but it went nowhere.
Nevermind, I found it http://www.trailjournals.com/about.cfm?trailname=11783
johnnyjohnson2043
04-02-2011, 16:37
Here's the journal link.
http://www.trailjournals.com/MarkTrail/
hikerboy57
04-02-2011, 17:56
the only way thats a 28lb pack is if its filled with balloons.
cricket71
04-02-2011, 20:15
that is awesome what is in the bleach bottle????? his water purification system???lets be nice he may surprise everyone, and buy a new pack.
TnSlowPoke
04-03-2011, 14:43
the link to this hiker web page is( and i did check it out look at his food and pack,)
jacksonville.com/perschelappalachiantrail
TnSlowPoke
04-03-2011, 14:44
Here's the journal link.
http://www.trailjournals.com/MarkTrail/
this is a better link
Finnster
04-03-2011, 19:57
All I know is that when I hiked the AT - BMT loop this morning, the trail was replete with thru hikers. One poor soul had already quit by Three Forks.