Appalachian Trail Approach, Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, Georgia

Here's the trail *to* the Appalachian Trail's southern start on Springer Mountain – 8.5 miles UP. Think of it as a qualifying hike. Only 2,190* more miles to go!


* Per the Appalachian Trail Conference on this post date

Ingles, Clayton, Georgia

I swear to you, the first time I saw Ingles, I thought it was an ironically named Hispanic foods store. The "American Owned" sign only confirmed it.

Dogs in Blanket, Nantahala National Forest, Blue Valley, Highlands, North Carolina

When it's below freezing outside, Daddy lets us eat breakfast in bed. — Tiarra & Coco