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If given a choice I would always park at the Dam, and hike back to my truck.

It is what I have done in the past and like the hike better that way.

And the Dam has security patrols. I even...

Tipi Walter's post reminded me of something I have had happen more than once. (When I have forgotten it was bear season)

I have set off to hike in what I was told was a Bear Reserve area, out...

Cold hard truth is sometimes, a hard pill to swallow. But you speak it very clearly.


I quit being a drunk because I wanted to. It will never rule me again.

I quit smoking cold turkey,...

The wife, two of our sons, and myself got a shuttle, and started at Davenport Gap. We were headed to Fontana Dam.

We were almost at our first stop when I realized I had left our cookware in the...

We hiked with our four sons when they were those ages, they did great.

If it is looking like rain pack all clothing and sleeping gear in big garbage bags.

Sweaters and sweet pants for sleeping...

My new answer to any questions asked about my plans while hiking is this.

"Well I am not certain what I am gong to do, since I am retired, I may just turn around and go the other direction to see...

The wife and I did most of the hike you are talking about with the kids.

When we got to Pecks Corner shelter we turned left and walked to Fontana Dam.

We really enjoyed the hike, not a lot of...

I stayed at the shelter several times years ago and honestly I kind of felt like a monkey in a cage when the lodgers would come by and stare into the shelter. (not all, some were very friendly)
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I was at the Park several years ago and did quite a bit of hiking.

If I had gotten into the mode of pushing that dangerous rock over to save the people, I would still be there.

These guys did...

I have a disability, but do not need an Assist Dog.

If I needed an assist Dog and was going to hike with it, one of my concerns would be if I ran into some one who is dealing with Cynophobia....

In a group, HONEST COMMUNICATION is the key to identifying a weakness before it turns into danger.

I just looked at their web site and it says it used to be Fox Den.

Good job Hookoodooku

That is it, if it is one block from the entrance to Cosby Campground.

I think it was called the Fox Den, But it was up for sale.

I just Google Earthed it and the name was still Fox Den but...

I like the Indian Boundary Waters area, as suggested above, real nice showers, miles of National Forest to explore.

In June one of the nice areas of the AT, is at Carter Gap.

Roan MT State...

There is no paper on the roll........THERE WILL BE A TRACE, A BIG ONE TO.

Beautiful video.

Great Music.

A little less volume on the music, and I would have drifted into the woods and fell asleep.

It's over a year old...............twilight zone time

Quote "I can wipe the trail with your ass if I want to. Not because I’m better, but because I’m an outdoorsman; and many of you aren’t."

Full of humor, bragging, and self description.

But well...

" but then I said who am I to destroy her moment just because I am in faster pace for a short time than her "

You posted the best answer to your own question, and I was very happy to see you do...

God please help Mr. Bumpy.
If he cannot stop.
His good humor will drop.
He may lose all his wit.
And decide just to sit.
And turn in to Mr. Grumpy ( just kidding ) ha ha keep it...

I went out the door for a hike.
Because it is something I like.
But on this day that I wanted to play.
I found my body on strike.

I had pulled a leg muscle.
While having a tussle.
When out...

Custer State Park......If I went back too South Dakota that is the one place I would not miss.

The Center Lake Campground in the Park was triple good, when we stayed there they brought around...

Yes you are crazy.

You said you dream of an AT thru hike.

Being overweight and unprepared won't stop you from hiking but it will reduce your odds of completing a thru hike. Do you want to take...

If I was in your shoes, being 29 and having the blessings of the wife, I WOULD do it. ...

This may have been posted before, I did not look. Just thought it might interest some of you
The Legend of Cliff Young: The 61 Year Old Farmer Who Won the World’s Toughest Race
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