photo of a brown wood sign on a post against a backdrop of green leafy trees. The sign says APPALACHIAN TRAIL - CAUTION. There are no places to obtain supplies or get help until Abol Bridge 100 miles north. Do not attempt this section unless you have a minimum of 10 days supplies and are fully equipped. This is the longest wilderness section of the entire AT and its difficulty should not be underestimated. Good Hiking! M.A.T.C.

On the Trail

Posted on October 1, 2025September 30, 2025 by Al

The Appalachian Trail (or AT for short) has snaked north some 2,000 miles through 14 states by the time it… Read more On the Trail

photo of two sets of feet crossed at the ankles, resting on a wooden table with a beer in between, wrapped in a green coozie labeled "Maine", with a glassy lake in the background reflecting green tree-covered hills.

What I Did on my Summer Vacation

Posted on August 29, 2023 by Al

When we dreamed up this “one year, one country” idea, we did not expect that we would feel that coming… Read more What I Did on my Summer Vacation