People Met = 7 Let’s start with two people I did not meet, Connie and Mike. They are noted trail angels for the American Discovery Trail. Byron Guy recommended I get in touch with them and the original plan was … Continue reading
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Day 281 – 2/29/12 – Pastor Greg
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People Met = 8 Due to downpours, thunderstorms and tornado watches we took a rest day, spent mainly at the Peebles Public Library. In the evening we stayed at the United Methodist Community Church in Sinking Spring. The pastor there, … Continue reading
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Days 255-256 – 2/3-4/12 – New Albany, IN (much content)
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New Albany to Henryville; Distance = 20 Miles; People Met = 12+ Photos at the end. We hiked to Henryville in one day, which left us a rest day to spend in New Albany during inclement weather. While stopping at … Continue reading
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Day 248 – 1/27/12 – Here Comes Santa Claus
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Old Route 231 to Fulda; Distance = 15 Miles; People Met = 13+ We walked through the neighboring Lincoln National Park and the town of Santa Claus. Considering that Santa Claus also features the Holiday World amusement park, they have … Continue reading
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Day 244 – 1/23/12 – Evansville Media
Our fifteen miles of fame (and more, now) is due to media coverage we received in Evansville. Jesse Rininger, a young intern for the Evansville Courier Press and Tabnie Dozier, a young reporter for ABC affiliate WEHT 7, did terrific … Continue reading
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Days 242-243 – 1/21-22/12 – Mt. Vernon, IN
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Mt. Vernon to Evansville; Distance = 15 Miles; People Met = 14+ Our hike out of Mt. Vernon proved less than promising at the start. Cindy has a cold which she blames on me simply because I caught one first. … Continue reading
Day 233 – 1/12/12 – Marion, Illinois
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People Met = 6+ From the time we left Goreville with Ky for Marion to the time we returned we actually met more than 6 people, but many of those were tallied for Day 232. Marion, IL might turn out … Continue reading
Days 214-215 – 12/24-25/11 – Happy Holidays!
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Treloar to Matson; Distance = 22.3 Miles; People Met = 16+ Photos at the end. The sun finally came out in full glory for this special time of year. We also had the privilege of walking with not one, but … Continue reading
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Day 213 – 12/23/11 – Adopt a Trail
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McKittrick to Treloar; Distance = 16 Miles; People Met = 2 Today brought two notable changes. There were Adopt a Trail sections, with markedly less trash than in some other areas along the Katy Trail. The KT was never as … Continue reading
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Days 202-203 – 12/12-13/11 – Chicken Pot Pie
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Waverly to Marshall; Distance = 21 Miles; People Met = 15+ While at the Kristkindl Markt we met the Missouri UCC conference minister, Pastor Jeff Whitman. He was enthusiastic about what we were doing and put an article about us … Continue reading