Journal 139-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Thursday–July 8, 2021Trail Day–139Trail Mile–-8.5/1,576.4Location–Peters Mountain Road (PA-225), AT Mile 1,157.7 Well, I beat the odds at the old Doyle Hotel one more time–the place didn’t burn down last night! First time here, 38 years ago. Last two, 1998 and 2000. The place has […]
Journal 138-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Wednesday–July 7, 2021Trail Day–138Trail Mile–-15.9/1,567.9Location–The Doyle Hotel, Duncannon, AT Mile 1,149.2 We really enjoyed our stay with you and your father, Lorax–thank you so much! Lorax has coffee ready at six with breakfast shortly after. Today will be a long day for me, a […]
Journal 137-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Tuesday–July 6, 2021Trail Day–137Trail Mile–-15.3/1,552.0Location–Second Crossing of Bernheisel Road, then to Matthew Lorax Pomraning father’s home, Boiling Springs, AT Mile 1,133.3 Breakfast amounts to coffee and a couple cupcakes at Sleep Inn. Not much; just as well. I’m not hungry. Lucky & Nimrod […]
Journal 136-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Monday–July 5, 2021Trail Day–136Trail Mile–-13.2/1,536.7Location–Whiskey Springs Road, then to Sleep Inn, Carlisle South, AT Mile 1,118.0 The Ironmasters Mansion (Hostel) in Pine Grove Furnace was built over 200 years ago. It’s a very large, spacious two-story building that has seen numerous renovations and has […]
Journal 135-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Sunday–July 4, 2021Trail Day–135Trail Mile–-6.1/1,523.5Location–Pine Grove Furnace, Appalachian Trail Museum, then to Ironmasters Mansion Hostel, AT Mile 1,104.8 We ended up with adjoining rooms at Best Western last night. So, we were able to spend more time together after having supper at CJs, a […]
Journal 134-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Saturday–July 3, 2021Trail Day–134Trail Mile–-13.8/1,517.4Location–Woods Road, then to Best Western, Shippensburg, AT Mile 1,098.7 The Hilton Tru Hotel in Chambersburg was absolutely first class. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there–thanks Lucky! Nimrod and I are down to the dining area for coffee right at […]
Journal 133-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Friday–July 2, 2021Trail Day–133Trail Mile–-14.7/1,503.6Location–US-30, then to Hilton Tru, Chambersburg, AT Mile 1,084.9 A bit more rain last evening, but it’s all cleared out this morning when I wake at five. Coffee maker in my room (yeah!). A hot cup gets me focused well […]
Journal 132-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Thursday–July 1, 2021Trail Day–132Trail Mile–-12.0/1488.9Location–Rattlesnake Run Road, AT Mile 1070.2 Gathered up all my stuff this morning, last day here at Holiday Inn Express. Been great! Each day I move a little further north. After a few days, it adds up, the drive back […]
Journal 131-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Wednesday–June 30, 2021Trail Day–131Trail Mile–-14.7/1,476.9Location—Foxville Rd, MD 77, then to Holiday Inn Express, Brunswick, AT Mile 1058.2 Another fine night at Holiday Inn, a really nice room, friendly staff. Robin meets me down in the dining area right at six-thirty. Good nourishing food, […]
Journal 130-ODYSSEY 2021: Bama to Baxter-Hike On!
Sponsors Journals Itinerary Gear List Tuesday–June 29, 2021Trail Day–130Trail Mile–-14.1/1,462.2Location–Turners Gap, US-40A, then to Holiday Inn Express, Brunswick, AT Mile 1,043.5 The Holiday Inn Express offers breakfast, cereal, omelets, bacon, muffins, and of course, plenty of coffee. Full tummy; I’m ready. It’s a short drive back to Weverton Cliffs […]