Saturday, June 3, National Trails Day®.
Get out on the trails this weekend. Take a friend, your dog or go solo, but take a hike!
Round Bald, Appalachian Trail, 1974.
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On Thursday 25 July 1974, I stopped by Snowden, VA Post Office to pick up and mail drop and buy some groceries. The food choices were limited but I recall get some cheese that I ate for a day or two.
From Google Streetview, I get this picture of the country store/PO combo.
I finally tried the ChatGPT Online version and plugged in these four terms:
Appalachian Trail:
The Appalachian Trail is a long-distance hiking trail in the eastern United States. It stretches over 2,200 miles (3,500 km) from Springer Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. The trail traverses through 14 states and passes through diverse terrain such as forests, mountains, and meadows. It is maintained by a combination of volunteers, trail clubs, and government agencies. Thousands of hikers attempt to hike the entire trail or sections of it every year. The trail was officially completed in 1937 and has since become an iconic destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Fright Tourism:
Fright tourism refers to tourists seeking out frightening experiences, such as visiting haunted houses, dark alleys, and abandoned buildings, or attending Halloween events that simulate horror and terror. It is a niche tourism market that caters to people who enjoy the thrill of fear and excitement. Fright tourism is becoming more popular, especially during the Halloween season, and many destinations are capitalizing on this trend by creating special events and attractions that offer spooky experiences for visitors.
Liminality in Tourism:
Liminality in tourism refers to the concept of temporary or transitional zones that tourists pass through during their travels. These zones are characterized by a sense of limbo, where the individual is neither fully part of their original culture nor fully immersed in the new culture they are experiencing. Examples of liminality may include airports, train stations, and border crossings.
During these transitional periods, the boundaries between the self and the other are blurred, and tourists often experience a sense of disorientation and uncertainty. This can be both exciting and challenging, as the individual is faced with new experiences and ways of being.
Liminality is an important aspect of the tourism experience, as it can offer opportunities for personal growth and development. By stepping outside of their comfort zone and engaging with different cultures, tourists can gain a greater understanding and appreciation of the world around them.
However, liminality can also be a source of discomfort and anxiety for some tourists. The sense of disorientation and unfamiliarity can be overwhelming, and it is important for tourism operators to provide support and guidance for their guests during these transitional periods.
And finally tried this Liminality in fright tourism:
As an AI language model, I don't have personal opinions or experiences to draw from. However, I can provide you with a definition of liminality in fright tourism.
Liminality in fright tourism refers to the state of being in a space or experience that is in-between what is considered normal or everyday and the extreme or unknown. This can be seen in haunted houses, horror movie sets, and other frightful attractions where visitors are immersed in an eerie atmosphere. The goal of this liminal experience is to temporarily transport visitors out of their everyday reality and into a space that is both unsettling and thrilling, arousing feelings of fear and excitement. The liminal nature of such experiences is enhanced by the use of props, lighting, sound, and actors, all of which work together to create an immersive environment that blurs the line between reality and fantasy.
Noty quite sure, but according to the maps of the time and my journal, this map may show the location of my picture.
Also called Burton's Pond Road.
Since then, the trail has been relocated to the ridge south.
We were heading to Wapiti Shelter and the ATN reported of a trail relocation and new Wapiti II furthe east.
Is the Walker Mtn Fire Tower still there?
Instead of staying at the LT, we slept in the tower, my first and last time on 11 July 1974. Earlier that day, on Rt 11 I got some ice cream at a Exxon Gas Station.
Still is a Exxon Station too.
This is an on and off trail relo.
This was an on and off and then on again summit for the AT.
See the map Whitecap Mtn 1:24000 scale (1959, but 1968 edition):
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