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The Green Dragon Hostel
"Do Not Pass" the Green Dragon Hostel In the original Lord of the Rings movie, Gandalf slams his wooden staff to the ground and yells to the Balrog, "You shall...
Pulling a Winger
In the classic movie "Stripes," Bill Murray’s character John Winger, and his friend decide to join the army. They watch a TV ad that paints the army to be this...
The Journey Begins
Day 1 I walked the mile on Springer Mountain to the famous Appalachian Trail plaque. Seeing photos and videos of the plaque does not even come close to the...
Off to a ROCKY Start
I arrived in Atlanta and enjoyed my two-hour shuttle ride to Amicolola Falls Lodge. The lodge was everything I hoped it would be: beautiful sweeping views with
Why the AT
Need More Stories! My 88-year-old father moved into an independent living center two years back. After a few weeks I came back to visit him. He was unusually quiet as...
Please Allow me to Introduce Myself
Hey! I am super stoked that you found your way here on The Trek! I am excited to be here as well. That must mean we share something in common!...