“Mount Katahdin (/kəˈtɑːdɪn/ kə-TAH-din) is the highest mountain in the U.S. state of Maine at 5,267 feet (1,605 m). Named Katahdin by the Penobscot Indians, which means “The Greatest Mountain”,[3] the mountain is located within Northeast Piscataquis, Piscataquis County, and is the centerpiece of Baxter State Park. It is a steep, tall mountain formed from […]
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Tempe and Candlelight Sports are a perfect fit. Tempe’s Priority #3 is to: Enhance the quality of life for all Tempe residents and workers through investment in neighborhoods, parks, the arts, human services, and city amenities, with an emphasis on equity and diversity. Candlelight Sports in Tempe enhances the quality of life for Tempe children
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August 6, 2018 J.D. finally had cell coverage! We haven’t been able to talk much the last week. He called me this morning and told me some interesting stories: I just summitted Saddleback Mountain, a beautiful place. One of three Saddleback peaks. The Horn, the tallest, and Saddleback Junior. There are two more mountain systems
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Sorry. THIS is NOT the ordinary: Tempe resident J.D. Shaeffer, will complete the Appalachian National Scenic Trail this summer in only 3 months and 11 days. The A.T. is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world, nearly 2,200 miles in length. The trail travels through fourteen states along the crests and valleys of the Appalachian
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Curt had a cool dream while we were camping at the Harold Parker State Park Campground in MASSACHUSETTS. I wonder what it means?! “In the beginning there was a meeting of religions in a auditorium lecture hall. Me and Tori (the new blonde girl from Studio C) were on the top row of the auditorium.
Curt finished his billy cart (gravity racer) yesterday. He wanted to make the whole cart out of stuff we had laying around the house, instead of spending any money. He managed to accomplish that except one speed nut ($1.00 at ACE Hardware). VIDEO OF CURT’s GRAVITY RACER Here are the youtube videos he liked the
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This is Big Lou, Hudson’s wife, who is owner of the Bearded Woods Hostel. It is amazing how understanding and generous people are in trail towns. Many fit into the category of “trail angels,” who have done any of the following for J.D. and countless other hikers: – giving rides into town and back to
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5 Ways to Create an Inviting Home by Linsey Jensen – Invite people over – Be generous – Show interest in others – Be interesting – Don’t stress and ENJOY I LOVE these points made by my cousin Linsey in her blog post. SEE THE WONDERFUL TEXT HERE. Check out their WHOLE site, which is
ROAD TRIP 2018 – 26 states (Focus on New England States) I have been in 49 of the United States. Just missing North Dakota! – camped 10 nights in a row, 13 total – drove 6, 920 miles We have our routine. Setting up, cooking and taking down camp is like our “farm.” Our kids
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J.D. is not only surviving, but flourishing. – Giardia off and on for 2 weeks – THE PITS! Eating every healthy thing he can get his hands on, and rebuilding everyday. Lots of electrolytes and protein. (and sugar 🙂 – Seeing some amazing sights – Record is 41 miles hiked in one day. Taking it
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