Hills and Valleys … Hiking the AT in southern PA
Pennsylvania’s section of the Appalachian Trail has the reputation for rocky rough terrain. Southern PA is quite the opposite, with gentle climbs and long green valleys.
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Seven Days hiking on the Appalachian Trail
Hiking the 120 mile section of the AT from Roanoke, VA to Rockfish Gap, VA was filled with big climbs, great views, and rewarding challenges.
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A Walk in the Park
Some say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Some would say that time heals all wounds. I can’t confirm or deny…
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Good Car-ma
There have been some fun and entertaining things happening on the Facebooks during these days of Social Distancing. One of those that grabbed my…
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Hiking Overlook Mountain
I love to hike. I guess when you boil it down, a hike is really just a walk with a little more purpose. There’s…
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Building a Sugar Shack – Siding to Syrup
With the framing complete, it was now time to get this sugar shack weathertight. (To read about the framing, check out part I of…
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Positively Isolated
I’ll admit I’ve lost track of exactly how long we’ve been trying to live lives of isolation and social distancing. Most days, I’m not…
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Selling Guitars
I can’t say that my dad and I always saw eye to eye on every subject, and I suspect that’s normal. For us,…
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Building a Sugar Shack – Rationalization to Rafters
I love making maple syrup…and I love carpentry. Two totally unrelated activities, until recently. You see, I am a hobby maple syrup producer……
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Social Distancing Days
I don’t like social distancing. I grew up in a small town, where everyone knew everybody. I grew up in that same…
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