The Cookie Lady

The Cookie Lady

Another wonderful trail magic stop! This lady had a porch full of yummy homemade cookies and Halloween treats for hikers. Her log cabin is just…

Privies!

Privies!

The Sherwood household is excited to start finding privies near AT shelters. Our trusty trowel is getting a break.

Sunrise at Whispering Gap

Sunrise at Whispering Gap

Later, we crossed two Tennessee balds, locally known as Big Bald and Little Bald. The first is looking up at Big Bald, then looking down…

Back on the Trail

Back on the Trail

We are back on the trail today. We started South from the Nolichucky River. The first picture is looking down at the river. The second…

Celebrating Janet

Celebrating Janet

Janet passed back on July 14. Led by Matt, we celebrated her life up in Fairfield, CT.

Back Home

Back Home

Back home in Maryland on Friday. We are taking care of business and preparing to go to Connecticut to celebrate Janet.

Transition

Transition

Thursday was busy. We were up before dawn because we had to meet a shuttle driver early. We made coffee by headlamp. Caffeine got us…

Finally, the Sun!

Finally, the Sun!

The sun came out today! The fall colors are spectacular. We crossed a “bald” from which we could see for miles. We experienced our first…

Heavy Fog

Heavy Fog

We were in heavy fog most of today. It broke in time for an early dinner at a shelter. We set up camp early at…