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Penelope’s Thoughts
Below are the thoughts that I have on different places, books, history, historical people, and other things as I travel down the road!
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The Best Time To Start the Appalachian Trail
The best time to start the Appalachian Trail, or the AT which starts at Springer Mountain, Georgia and goes to Mount Katahdia, Maine, depends on which way you are going, i.e. Northbound, Southbound, or a Flip Flop. Your speed on trail, i.e. 41 days is the record but most people are at least 100 day…
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How to Pick the Best Shelter for the Appalachian Trail
Picking the best shelter is not about picking the best shelter that is out there but picking the best shelter for you. There is so many choices out there that it will send your head spinning and you might still get it wrong. I picked the smallest, lightest, budget friendly shelter but found that I…
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How To Buy Appalachian Trail Gear Like a Pro
Pros pick items that make their backpacks lighter but also that makes their trips special. They pick items that can be use in several ways, i.e. duct tape can fix a lot of gear issues so you don’t need a lot of fix it kits but in a pinch, it can also be used to…