Happy Thanksgiving!
As Thanksgiving approaches, I reflect on how I occasionally catch myself taking things for granted. During my 700 miles backpacking the Appalachian Trail, I rekindled my appreciation for simple things...
Brad’s RV Adventures
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Uniquely Carolina
Traversing both blue highways and interstates through forests, small towns and big cities my quest to find spectacles uniquely Carolina succeeded. I discovered a few peculiar sights, perhaps even a...
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Not Always What It Seems
I rolled into the North Carolina State Fair Campground in Raleigh, and it became apparent that something was just not what it seemed. With several hundred campsites primarily used only...
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Travels, Friends, Family, Hiking and Kayaking
The pinks and purples emerged over the blue soaked Appalachian Mountains as the sun began its ascent. And I began my ascent of the iconic McAfee Knob. My thru-hike of...
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On the Road – Fulltime RVing
After crushing 700 miles of the Appalachian Trail, I transitioned back to living and traveling full-time in my RV. Backpacking three months through the Appalachian Mountains was a challenging adventure...
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Backpacking 700 Miles and Off Trail
It was an ideal backpacking day as I strolled down the Appalachian Trail. The sun was breaking through the forest canopy highlighting the flowers below in full bloom. Eventually, an...
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Grayson Highlands State Park
Today was awesome hiking through Grayson Highlands State Park as I just rented entered into Virginia. It’s days like this that I must file away and tap into when I’m...
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Progress on the Appalachian Trail
As I hike into Damascus, Virginia, the recent milestones are encouraging. I’m 470 miles into my Appalachian Trail thru-hike, and just crossed into Virginia. Finally seems like I am making...
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344 Miles and My Bear Encounter
As I dial-in my daily routine, gain strength and endurance, and embrace the warmer temperatures I have started pushing myself with renewed confidence to focus on progressing north. I am...
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Typical Day on the Appalachian Trail
Almost overnight, the frosty days waned. The sun gradually warmed the forest as I pushed north through the Smokies, and the smell of cedar was abundant. I basked in the...