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Monthly Archives: September 2012
Appalachian Trail: First Signs of Fall
Fall is coming! The days are getting shorter, the leaves redder, the acorns more treacherous, the bears fatter, the turtles braver and the bees and the butterflies lazier. How do I know? By walking through the woods this morning on … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography, Vagabonding 101
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Free National Park Day Saturday!
Hey everybody! In case you haven’t heard, in celebration of National Public Lands Day, admission to all National Parks is free this Saturday! The day is intended as a volunteer day so do your part by picking up trash or joining … Continue reading
Posted in Hiking!, Photography, Road tripping!, Sustainable Living, Vagabonding 101
Tagged free weekend, National Parks
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Some People Make the World Brighter, Just By Being In It
Some people make the world brighter just by being in it. My grandmother, Mary Cape Banks Smith, was one of those people. Thirty years ago, after the sudden and unexpected death of her beloved husband, my grandmother “Capie” commandeered an … Continue reading
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Packing for Backpacking: Shenandoah!
This weekend I’m going backpacking in Shenandoah National Park! Shenandoah is the first place I ever went backpacking and one of the loveliest places on Earth. Today, in between learning all about Mercury (the planet, not the element) and interviewing … Continue reading
Posted in Appalachian Trail, Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography, Teardrop Trailer, Vagabonding 101
Tagged backpacking, dogs, gear, hiking, packing, shenandoah national park, survival
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Rain or Shine on the Appalachian Trail
Summer is still lingering in southern Virginia and the days have been hot and muggy. When I woke up the other morning to rain, I gladly headed out for a hike. I’ll take warm rain over heat and humidity any … Continue reading
A Special Auction: Thank You!
Thanks to everybody who came out yesterday to the 23rd annual benefit auction in support of the Clinic For Special Children! As always, it was an amazing day for a wonderful cause. Hope to see you again next year on … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Uncategorized
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All Seasons: Shenandoah National Park, VA
I go for a hike almost every day and cover a lot of the same ground, over and over, in all weather and in all seasons. Exploring new terrain is always exciting, but there is also something deeply satisfying about … Continue reading
Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography
Tagged appalachian trail, dogs, hiking, National Park, Shenandoah, Virginia
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A Special Auction
My favorite day of the year is always the Third Saturday of September: Auction Day! On this day, every year for the past 23 years, the Amish and Mennonite communities of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania have held a spectacular benefit auction … Continue reading
Posted in Photography, Uncategorized
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Crossing Paths: AT Critters
After more than a year exploring the wild West, I was ready to head East. I grew up in Pennsylvania, spent most of my childhood summers in West Virginia and logged my first real trail miles on the Appalachian Trail … Continue reading
Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, Photography
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Next Chapter: the Appalachian Trail!
Those of you who know me as a Teardrop-towing road warrior may be surprised to hear that driving isn’t my favorite mode of transportation. I much prefer to see the world on foot. After a summer on the road from … Continue reading