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~ Previously Dontstoptriing ~ Currently experiencing rennovations! "Wander a whole summer if you can. Time will not be taken from the sum of life. Instead of shortening, it will definitely lengthen it and make you truly immortal." - John Muir Progress on Van Essa the Camper Van AT Gear list Talk to me.

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Last night's campsite 👍 #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrials #thruhike #sunset #bigbald #sunset #camping #livethemountainlife #livesimply #backpacking #adventure #wanderlust #outdoors

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Hiker groceries. #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrials #backpacking #hikerhostel

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View below the view. #at2016 #gsmnp #smokymountains #shuckstack #firetower #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrials (at Shuckstack Firetower)

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Problem solving- it was raining and I'm camped on a hill so biscuit kept sliding off his bed. I put him in the hammock with me and he fell asleep instantly. I smell too so wet dog smell isn't a problem. #appalachiantrail #thruhiking #hikingwithdogs #campingwithdogs #hammockcamping #warbonnetoutdoors #hammocklife

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Farewell Georgia! So far NC is just rocky and involves a lot of gymnastics around fallen trees but it's a new state regardless! #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrials #hiking #backpacking #thruhiking #girlswhohike #at2016

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Pizzawich I have dreamed of you my whole life. Crispy on the outside, cold and cheesy on the inside. #at2016 #appalachiantrials #whathikerseat #pizza #appalachiantrail (at Appalachian Trail)

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Day 4- Took a zero in Blairsville, GA. Trail angel Ms. Janet gave us all a ride to town last night and we rested up on this rainy day before we get back on the trail tomorrow. #at2016 #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrials #backpacking #thruhiking #trailangels #trailmagic

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Today is my day! My mountain is waiting So I'm on my way! #at2016 #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrials

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Made it to Amicalola! Time to enjoy an evening indoors before I begin my trek to Maine in the morning. #at2016 #appalachiantrail #appalachiantrials #thruhike #backpacking #only2189milestogo (at Amicalola Falls Lodge)

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Resupply boxes are go. Food, vitamins, spices, medication, and other small items I'll want further down the trail. 9 days to go! #at2016 #appalachiantrail #at2016prep #thruhike #thruhike2016 #hikertrash #appalachiantrials #backpacking

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Since I'm mad jealous of all y'all hiking the Smokies right now, here's another of Gretchen at Clingman's Dome. We've had the clearest weather in weeks here lately! #greatsmokymountains #appalachiantrail #cycling #roadbiking #trekbikes #epicride #cyclingphotos #bicycle #bicycling #bikelean (at Clingmans Dome, Smoky Mountains)

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-Sappy post alert- Nostalgia: A longing or wistful affection for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations. | Transitional seasons like spring make me feel deeply sentimental. They always seem to mark the weighty things & magnify growth & change… like another school year soon to be coming to a close, or the fact that this time last year marked the making of Troy & I’s “Summer List” which ended up holding all those sweet beginning memories & “firsts” that I hope I never forget. With the warmer weather comes accompanying thoughts about the moments that have been uniquely beautiful & never to be repeated. 📷=@troyabug Summer 2015 - The Lookout (at Johnstown, Pennsylvania)

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Be present. Make love. Make tea. Avoid small talk. Embrace conversation. Buy a plant, water it. Make your bed. Make someone else’s bed. Have a smart mouth, and quick wit. Run. Make art. Create. Swim in the ocean. Swim in the rain. Take chances. Ask questions. Make mistakes. Learn. Know your worth. Love fiercely. Forgive quickly. Let go of what doesn’t make you happy. Grow.

Paulo Coelho (via h-o-r-n-g-r-y)

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Optimal day for enjoying my last few weeks of bicycle riding before I head down to Amicalola at the end of the month. #cycling #mountainbiking #cycologybicycles #trekbikes #treklush #tennessee #outdoors #springfever (at Loyston Point)

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Happiness is sleeping in an AT shelter, not seeing a single mouse, and successfully completing your shakedown trip. Also, it's 60 degrees and there's six inches of snow on the ground. Spring in the smokies? #hiking #backpacking #appalachiantrials #appalachiantrail #greatsmokymountains #outdoorlife #winter #snow