Friday – 29 May TextDestination: Minerva Hinchey Shelter (1,688.3)Start Location: Governor Clement Shelter (1,898.1)Today’s Miles: 9.8Trip Miles: 22.3 He was nice sleeping next to the sound of the stream. It never got chilly. About two, a brief shower came by, but everything was dry in the morning. I think it got warmer after the rain….
2026 Appalachian Trail – Day 2 – Cool and Cloudy
Thursday – 28 May TextDestination: Governor Clement Shelter (1,698.1)Start Location: Churchill Scott Shelter (1706.9)Today’s Miles: 8.8Trip Miles: 12.5 No one else came into the shelter area last night, so I was there alone.Temperature cooled off to forty-eight degrees last night was wonderful sleeping. Sunrise is at 5:15, this far North. I was hiking before seven….
2026 Appalachian Trail – Day 1 – Title
Wednesday – 27 May Destination: Churchill Scott Shelter (1,706.9)Start Location: Inn at Long Trail (1,710.6)Today’s Miles: 3.7+0.5 Sherburne Pass TrailTrip Miles: 3.7 I’m trying something a little different this time. I found an app that will transcribe my voice while offline. So maybe these blogs will be a little longer paired. Today started with my…
2026 Appalachian Trail – Day 0 – Back to the AT
Tuesday – 26 May 2026 Appalachian Trail plans are to fill in the section from Rutland, Vermont, to Dalton, Massachusetts, 134 miles; and a short section in Massachusetts, north of Great Barrington, 25 miles. Filling in these sections will mean I have completed the Appalachian Trail from the start in Georgia North to Pinkham Notch…
Yellowstone – Day 6 – Grand Canyon of Yellowstone
Friday, 26 September Things are warming up, the 30s this morning. Dolora and I were in no hurry this morning. After breakfast and coffee, we headed in the direction of Fishing Bridge. The wildlife included Trumpeter Swans and lots of ducks on the way out. On the way back as we were crossing Fishing Bridge…
Yellowstone – Day 5 – Grizzly Bear!
Thursday, 25 September This morning was our warmest so far in the park, 30 degrees. Dolora and I were up early and to see sunrise over the lake. Fog covered the lake but the mountains in the distance were clear. While waiting for the sun to come up we heard elk bugling in the distance….
Yellowstone – Day 4 – Yellowstone Lake
Wednesday, 24 September Another 23 degree morning but no fog, at least at the lodge. That was soon to change when we got on the road. After Dolora and I had our coffee and yogurt for breakfast, we packed up. Our next two nights are at Lake Lodge Cabins. We backtracked to Grand Prismatic Spring…
Yellowstone – Day 3 – Geysers and More Geysers
Tuesday, 23 September This morning’s temperature was 23 degrees, a little surprise since the day was supposed to be ten degrees warmer than yesterday. Altitude is over 7,300 feet though. The morning was foggy giving us an excuse to relax in the room before venturing out for the day, By nine, the fog had lightened…
Yellowstone – Day 2 – Hot Springs
Monday, 22 September Note that if you are only reading this in your email, you are missing the photos. You have to go to the website to see the pics. I apologize in advance for the many brief videos. Photos do not do justice to many of the sites. Dolora and I were up early…
Yellowstone – Day 1 – Gardiner
Sunday, 21 September Today started early with the short drive to Dulles for Dolora and my 8:30 flight to Bozeman, Montana. We usually do not check a bag but hiking poles are not allowed in carry on bags. Check in was smooth and the flight was almost on time, with an open seat between us….