Exhausting and Exhilarating
After sitting out a couple days in Hiawassee, Georgia to avoid the 15-degree nights, I pushed on refreshed and conquered a few milestones. First, I have hiked all of the...
Brad’s RV Adventures
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Two Weeks and 78 Miles
Two weeks and 78 miles into my Appalachian Trail thru-hike from Georgia to Maine. Bold blue mountains seem to extend to the horizon as I hike up and down the...
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One Week to Appalachian Trail Start
My adventure on the 2,200-mile Appalachian Trail begins in one week on March 20th. No more researching, studying and preparing – it’s my turn. On the lighter side of preparations,...
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RV Repair and Tent Prep
A warm and sunny day was just what I needed for an RV repair to keep my primary home maintained as well as spending some time learning how to setup...
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Backpacking Gear – My Big Three
Between the technical enhancements and surge in popularity of ultralight backpacking, the gear choices for my Appalachian Trail thru-hike cover a wide spectrum. Evaluating and making gear decisions can be...
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Appalachian Trail Adventures in 2021
‘Tis the time of year we typically reflect on the 8,760 hours we were gifted in 2020 and ponder the 365 days of 2021 that lay ahead. As I considered...
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The Appalachian Trail Begins at Amicalola Falls
The journey begins unceremoniously with a single step through a stone archway at Amicalola Falls State Park. Today is just a day hike for me and back to the comforts...
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See Rock City
See Rock City was one of the greatest advertising campaigns of all time. Barns from Michigan to Texas to Florida were splattered with See Rock City painted in enormous white...
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Clarkco State Park
I stumbled on Clarkco State Park in eastern Mississippi and discovered a campground with great features. The spectrum of campgrounds and RV parks is wide and each park varies greatly....
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Spectre in Big Fish Movie
Remember the Big Fish movie from 2003? A young Edward Bloom (Ewan McGregor) survives the dark forest, steps through two trees, and discovers a magical and tranquil town. The town...