What’s so special about Springer Mountain? It is the starting point for all hikers who aspire to hike the entire Appalachian Trail (AT). It was fun talking to the people who were about to start their journey. For most, it was their first time, but some have made this journey several times. The experienced hiker volunteered that “Weird things happen along this trail,” and laughed. It was his own inside joke, I guess.
Telling Ghost stories:
Taming a wild animal:
A shotgun hole?
Administering some first aid:
I think he was looking up daddy’s nostrils or something…
Our view while enjoying a picnic:
At the starting point of the AT:
Goofing around???
We ended the day in downtown Blue Ridge with BBQ and looking at the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway engine.
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Fuer alle Weitwanderenthusiasten:
The Appalachenweitwanderweg ist 3500km lang und fuehrt durch 14 Bundesstaaten. Nur 20% aller Wanderer beenden den Weitwanderweg in einem Zug und benoetigen dazu 5 bis 7 Monate.
For all long distance hiking enthusiasts:
The Appalachian Trail is 3500 km (2175 miles) long and winds through 14 states.
Only 20% of hikers complete the entire trail as through-hikers in 5 to 7 months.