Hiking on the Appalachian Trail to Charlie’s Bunion from the Newfound Gap was perhaps the hardest hike I have done in my life. The hike was only eight miles but took me six and 1/2 hours to finish. I don’t think I will be hiking the remaining 2152 miles of the Appalachian Trail. Not wearing…
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A Creek Runs Through It
The sound emanating from the cascading creek next to the campsite is wonderfully peaceful and calming. This mountainside campsite will be my home for the next four days. The site is located in the Smokey Mountains in the far southwestern edge of North Carolina. I am on the side of a mountain called the Balsam…
A New Life
Immediately after leaving my home today I experienced a most unexpected feeling. I felt an incredible sense of inner peace, calm, and tranquility. I don’t ever remember feeling this peaceful. I expected to feel anxious about driving the rig out of a heavily congested city followed by maneuvering my way up a very busy I-75…
Two Lane Highway
Preparations are almost complete for taking the first real road trip in the RV. This road trip has no pre-planned route or destinations, and no reservations. I just know that I am planning on heading up through SC, NC, TN, VA, WVA, PA, and finally to northwest PA where I went to college while visiting friends…
Cats’ Home Away From Home
Completely adapted to the RV now, Mountain Lioness and Paso Robles are both very content and comfortable in their coach. Staking out and claiming their own special place in the coach, each now has their regular spot. ML prefers the drivers seat, while PR likes being in the cab over the bunk looking out the…