In my research of the AT in the early seventies. I got the 2,000 miler applications for the two years from the Appalachian Trail Archives, housed in the Special Collections at George Mason University:
I missed this talk, but have been getting papers and such from the collection.
So on this date in 1975
George Conger
Ralph Ferrusi
Gordon King
Chris Lea
Again, thanks to the Internet we can watch live web cam footage of an active Volcano eruption. See more here.
For more details, see this news report.
While not live, here is a video of some features nearby.
Discovered this interesting website on a Facebook Discussion.
Where Are The Hikers? Visualizing Appalachian Trail Usage
Where the author has taken historic data and developed a "heat map" of hikers on the Appalachian Trail.
You can see the approximate data at this link for today, or earlier or later in the year. The bulk today appear to be between Harpers Ferry and the Delaware Water Gap.
... is causing some problems in this wild state. Many AT Hikers can't advance since the numerous streams are at high water stage. But after all, Maine is
A journey over it (the Trail) in Maine is definitely one on a wilderness trail. It probably is more difficult to reach and travel but also affords more of a sense of isolation than any segment of The Appalachian Trail. Guide to the Appalachian Trail in Maine 1969, p 3-8.
Enjoy.
Some call it a world event, others just put it as something to do on the AT or Pacific Crest Trail. In either case, it is not sanctioned, and I would caution against going free in Red States where local traditions may be more conservative.
American's are pretty conservative overall regarding nudity, while much of the other Western nations are not.
(brrrr, too cold to hike nude today)
So before you hit the trail nude, be sure to apply sunscreen, bug dope, and maybe have a bandana available to cover yourself when you approach that church group.
You may want to join a group of like minded folks too.
It all started with a 49 year old photo.
Ralph Ferrusi, my recently reacquainted hiking partner from the southern AT in 1974, sent me this picture.
That's Don, Benji, Laura, and me (from left to right) in front of Duncan's that before that day we knew as "G" that stands for grocery in the Mileage Fact Sheet from the ATC.
It was always a nice find to come across a gas station or small store at road crossings to get some snacks or extra food. While limited offerings, I did buy "soda, ice milk & cigs (for) 97 cents."
So after getting the above pic, that I didn't have, I tried to find it today virtually since I wasn't going to drive to see it.
Google Maps is good for that purpose and I have used it for many road crossings along the AT. Even better is the option to use Google Streetview. Here you can do a virtual drive down many roads, and for some areas go back in time. For Duncan's the view in 2009 looks like this.
Then using Google Earth and historical imagery I found the same truck here in 2010
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