AT

Edge out onto the knife-edge rock, step to the pyramid rock, then the rounded rock to the log. Slide down the log to the closest approach to the big pointy…

The Grayson Highlands are known for the wild ponies that keep the brush in check. Other hiker say they saw many & even fed them but this is as close…

I was way too ambitious in my scheduling and developed massive blisters and aching knees so I had to go home for R & R. I received much good advice…

Climbing through this reminded me of the Fat Man's Misery feature in Mammoth Cave. Its called Fatman Squeeze on the AT.

Met a local gentleman near here who spends much time walking about the area. He provided a lot of lore about alternate routes and interesting historic details.

This view, coming out of the woods after Thomas Knob Shelter, made me laugh and cry at the same time with an intens sense of openness and acceptance. Worth the…

I was taking advantage of this small gap in the trees to capture the view when a hawk drifted into the frame just in time to be captured in the…

Great stay@ Lady Di's. Definitely a contender for best breakfast. Can't decide which was better; homemade sourdough bread or fried potatoes - both to die for. Trail is lovely here.…

No conversion or name change, but I did pass the TN/VA line on the way to Damascus for a short break. State line

Here is the (an?) accessible portion of the Appalachian Trail. This is a half mile long stretch of nicely graveled path that could be traversed in a wheelchair if necessary.…