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Tigerdoc R

I am a happily retired USAF flight surgeon, no longer working for pay. I love to sing, garden, read, and HIKE. I am also married, a mother, and a grandmother. If all goes well, I will turn 70 before to end of my AT through hike.

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The Annual Smoky Mountains Wildflower Pilgrimage (Or: Close Encounters of the BEAR Kind)

The Annual Smoky Mountains Wildflower Pilgrimage (Or: Close Encounters of the BEAR Kind)

The Annual Smoky Mountains Wildflower Pilgrimage (Or Close Encounters of the BEAR Kind) Day 23-25  Zero For the past 75 years,

May 21, 2026 : Tigerdoc R
On to Fontana Dam

On to Fontana Dam

Fontana Dam or Bust! Week three was a push to reach the Smokies before I would come off-trail to attend the 101st Great Smoky Mountains Wildflower

May 17, 2026 : Tigerdoc R
Week Two on the AT: Flowers Everywhere

Week Two on the AT: Flowers Everywhere

Flowers! This week, the flowers have really come into there own along the trail in GA and NC.  First, the vibrant purple wild violets, out

May 11, 2026 : Tigerdoc R
My First Week on the AT

My First Week on the AT

I Survived Week One! Not really sure how prepared I was to start this journey, and feeling a bit lass sure of myself than I was 2 years ago, Week

Apr 16, 2026 : Tigerdoc R
My AT Through Hike 2.0

My AT Through Hike 2.0

Welcome to My AT Blog Hi. I am Diane, a retired USAF flight surgeon living the dream with my family in Hazel Green AL In just a few days, I will

Apr 2, 2026 : Tigerdoc R