Category Archives: Trail Updates

Manchester Center, VT

Day 110 – Wednesday, June 27 I’m taking a short break off the trail today and I’m enjoying the day in Manchester Center, Vermont with my wife Mary, son Bill, and a great friend from those college and Yellowstone years, Yvette Westbrook, … Continue reading

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Kent, CT

Day 99 – Saturday, June 16 I’m moving on the slower side these days since leaving New York.  At least I thought I was out of New York.  I’ve been having too much fun the past several days with a good friend of … Continue reading

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Fort Montgomery, NY

Day 93 – Sunday, June 10 Today marks three months now that I’ve been on the trail and what a journey it’s been so far. The miles seem to be adding up much faster these days as I have less than two months … Continue reading

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Port Clinton / Hamburg, PA

Day 82 – Wednesday, May 30 Wow..Since my last blog update I’ve covered a lot of ground and passed a number of classic spots and milestones along the trail. So with my limited time on a computer here at the library in Hamburg, I’m just going to … Continue reading

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Front Royal, VA and Shenandoah National Park

Day 68 – Wednesday, May 16 I’m in Front Royal, VA at the moment, but looking forward to leaving the state of Virginia behind and moving on to Harpers Ferry, WV by the weekend and the halfway point on the trail. … Continue reading

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Glasgow, VA

Day 57 – Saturday, May 5 Had a short day on Friday after crossing the footbridge at the James River west of Glasgow, Mary drove up from Lawrenceville and picked me up at the local ball park in town. I’m in Lexington, VA … Continue reading

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Pearisburg, VA

Day 47 – Wednesday, April 25 I’m alive and still doing great making miles north to Maine. Since leaving Damascus I’ve enjoyed many new spots and sites along the trail. Out of Damascus I hiked along and on the Virginia Creeper … Continue reading

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Damascus, VA

Day 36 – Saturday, April 14 Made it to Damascus, Virgina on Friday the 13th with plenty of time to enjoy a meat lovers pizza and some pure Rocky Mountain Spring Water. Had a great week of hiking from Erwin … Continue reading

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Erwin, TN

Day 27 – Friday, April 6 Sorry for the long delay in updating this blog, but I’m in Erwin, TN now and all is going great! Here’s what I’ve been up to since leaving NOC. Since my wife, Mary, is here in Erwin … Continue reading

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NOC (Nantahala Outdoor Center)

Day 13 – Thursday, March 22 I made it into NOC yesterday in time for a late lunch at the Rivers End Restaurant. The cheeseburger, fries and beer went down without any problems.  Later that afternoon, my Mom and Dad drove … Continue reading

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