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GSMNP Day 5: Elkmont and Call Me ‘Lost Road’

Posted on 6 June 2009 by mark

We cleared our campsite, Lucky Foot earned his trail name,  we filtered water in the creek, and left.  It was an easy hike back to Twentymile Ranger Station.  The trail entertained us with many things to see.  On our way … Continue reading →

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GSMNP Day 4: Shuckstack Fire Tower

Posted on 5 June 2009 by mark

Based on Rand McNally and Josh’s advice, we took a slight detour and continued down the AT.  We reached Shuckstack a few minutes into our hike.  We climbed the side trail. A smokestack and the fire tower greeted me.  I … Continue reading →

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GSMNP Day 3: The Appalachian Trail and Birch Spring Gap Campground

Posted on 4 June 2009 by mark

We hiked Gregory Bald Trail back to the bald to discover a much different place.  After the bald, the trail was uninspiring.  The trail became interesting when we intersected the Appalachian Trail.  We ended the night Birch Spring Gap Campground … Continue reading →

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GSMNP Day 2: Gregory Bald

Posted on 3 June 2009 by mark

We continued on Wolf Ridge Trail to Gregory Bald.  We faced a steady incline all the way to Parson Bald and campsite 13.  Mud stuck to our boots. Mud smeared on our pants.  We climbed higher and higher, a challenge … Continue reading →

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GSMNP: Twentymile Ranger Station and the Dragon’s Tail

Posted on 2 June 2009 by mark

After a long night of driving, we arrived at Twentymile Ranger Station around noon.  We opened our doors  and heard a rush of water roaring down of Twentymile Creek past the ranger station.

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Visiting an Old Friend

Posted on 21 April 2009 by mark

I visited an old friend a few Saturdays ago.  I haven’t seen her in years.  It was my fault.  I wanted to introduce her to a girl that I was seeing at the time but that girl didn’t want to … Continue reading →

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Planning and Budgeting for the Summer

Posted on 5 March 2009 by mark

Spring hasn’t started yet and I’m already thinking about Summer.  I am looking forward to making  new memories and replace old ones. Music and Concerts I planned on buying pre-sale tickets for Rascal Flatts with Darius Rucker and Vince Gil … Continue reading →

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