Tag Archives: Tennessee

Erwin, Tenn.

Posted on May 25, 2008 by Michael Hampton

I made it to Erwin, 340 miles up the Appalachian Trail, yesterday afternoon, and promptly ate all the food I could get my hands on. Continue reading →

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Thru-Hikers’ Guide to Gatlinburg

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Michael Hampton

Almost every Appalachian Trail thru-hiker hates Gatlinburg, and with good reason. It’s an annoying tourist trap full of idiots and the price of everything is jacked up to mountainous prices. But it’s quite possible to rest and resupply in Gatlinburg with some foreknowledge, as I learned. Continue reading →

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Hot Springs, N.C.

Posted on May 14, 2008 by Michael Hampton

I’ve racked up another 67 miles on the Appalachian Trail and arrived safely in Hot Springs, a very small town which rolls up the sidewalks around 6. Good thing I got here at 3:30. Continue reading →

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Franklin, N.C., March 28

Posted on March 28, 2008 by Michael Hampton

Not much of the last eight days was particularly scenic, but I am picking up speed and I did get a few good pictures. Continue reading →

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