I'm a 67 year old retiree from a long career in the Oil and Natural Gas industry. I am a native Oklahoman, I have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. I have always been more comfortable in the woods than any other place. I love God and all kinds of outdoor activities, I hunt, fish, kayak, play golf, hike, camp and enjoy God's creation.
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Trail Magic or Gods Blessings
During the 8 + months I researched the Appalachian Trail, certain things kept occurring. 2 of them were Trail Angels and Trail Magic. As I watched
2017 Appalachian Trail thru hike Day 4
The trail! It's always there, day after day, year after year. As I go along the trail I see evidences of maintenance and trail keeping from long ago.
Filled with everything Good
2 more wake ups and I'll be on my way! Wow 8 months ago the decision to thru hike the Appalachian Trail was just a thought of achieving a life long
2017 AT Thru Hike 2017 Day 3
Good morning everyone! First let me profusely apologize for yesterday's post. I've learned to check and double check what I've written! That being
Protected: The beginning of day 2 AT NoBo
Well if I said I had a peaceful nights rest I'd be lying! But I did rest, in between spasms of big muscles cramping. That's ok though, it's just a
Hiking the AT an American Pilgrimage
The past seven months, as I've readied myself for my pilgrimage, I've watched hours upon hours of YouTube videos having to do with thru hiking. I've
One Month from today my journey begins
30 days from today I'll go to Will Rogers World Airport in Oklahoma City and board a plane to Baltimore Maryland. From there I will board an Amtrak
39 Days time To Pack and re-Pack and hydrate food like a madman
Greetings from a cool and wet NorCal. I'm back at the very place where I made the decision to Thru Hike the Appalachian Trail. I have the absolute
Training Continues with an Adventure in Northern California
Just 44 days until my AT adventure begins and I continue to prepare this no longer young body for the rigors of the Trail. Back at home in Oklahoma I
The AT at 60+
Since I made the decision to thru hike the AT I've received a huge range of comments from people when they find out what I'm going to do and exactly