
Crossing into PA at Delaware Water Gap

One Mile Boardwalk in New Jersey

Rocky Trail in New Jersey

Glacial Lake in New Jersey


New York View

Border Crossing Painted on Rock


Our Home Away from Home

Shays Monument, Massachusetts

Highest Point in Connecticut

Library Books on Trail in New York

Train Platform on A.T. Rawling, NY

That’s One Huge Tree!


War Memorial Mt. Greylock, MA

Vermont Pond with Reflection

Vermont View

Toad on Styles Peak VT

Appalachian and Long Trail Porcupine Warning


Toad Climbing Mt. Madison in NH

Yes, It Is Cold in Summer Up Here!


Early Morning Hike in New Hampshire

White Mountain Range

Rock-hopping Across a Stream

Toad on Rocky Climb up Mountain

Maine View

On Top of Mountain in Maine


A Lake in Maine

Chief Climbing Boulders

Mount Katahdin in Maine

Toad and Walkie Climbing Katahdin

Chief Climbing Katahdin

Chief and Walkie Talkie Descending Katahdin

Summit of Katahdin

Rock Cairn

Appalachian Trail Museum, PA

A.T. Museum Hiker Data

Trail in PA

Exact Halfway Point

Maestro and Chief at Rock Maze, PA

First Washington Monument, MD

Rocky Terrain


Harpers Ferry, WVa


Northern Virginia view

Another state line crossed

Chief complaining on rocky trail

Shenandoah River

Old School, Log, Home Fry, Tiger Mike, Chief and Toad

Halfway Point


Rattlesnake #2 – Chief narrowly missed

Shenandoah Valley

Rocky Ledge in Shenandoah

Protective Mama Bear

Shenandoah View


View from Virginia mountain top

Colorful tree fungus

Central Virginia view

Ruins of old cabin in woods

Longest foot bridge on A.T. – James River in Virginia

The Guillotine

James River in Central Virginia

Virginia Mountain View

The Old Schoolhouse

The Nasty Rattlesnake

Trail through a Virginia meadow

Crossing a fence line

Chief on McAfee’s Knob

Tinker Ledges in Virginia

Laurel Falls

Fat Man’s Squeeze rock tunnel

Mountain rhododendrons in bloom

500 mile mark

Wild pony at Grayson Highlands


Memorial on trail for fallen firefighter

At the Great Smoky Mountains Nat’l Park

Uprooted tree takes large boulder

At Charlie’s Bunion

Chief’s Wound

Appalachian Trail stone marker

Mountain Sunrise

Cooling down in a chilly mountain stream




Wayah Bald Lookout

Shelter for hikers

Photo courtesy of Re-calc

One of many mountain waterfalls

Rocky portion of trail

Trail magic


Georgia- North Carolina Line

Yep we climbed that mountain

Trillium in bloom


Beautiful Northern Georgia

Rocky descent Blood Mountain


Day 1 Springer Mountain, Georgia


Get ready, get set…

Toad practicing w/backpack (late winter).
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Nice pics!!! Hope the sun shines on your hike soon. Keep smiling.
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OUTSTANDING descriptions of the trail and trail life!!! I hope there is a book in the making. Inspirational. Keep up the great work!!!
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Pics are Great and I Love reading and keeping up with your Adventure. I agree with Dale this would make an awesome book, Toad you are a very good writer, so descriptive, makes you feel like we are with you. Stay Safe and Strong….Keeping you both in my Prayers
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Love the pictures and your very descriptive writing. Praying for a safe completion of your journey.
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Just loaded you into my bookmarks. Good luck, I’ll be checking in on your adventure.
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You two are a true inspiration!!! Keep the faith, stay safe and hike on! More power to two adventuresome, committed, and crazy people. May the Lord shine his rays on you soon! Take care!
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Tina…I am so impressed
Safe travels my friend!
Becky & Rick Toomey
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Prayerful, hope you weather gets better! John
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WOW!! Between the pictures and the great updates about your travels, this seems to be a biography in progress. Thanks for sharing your adventures, and the best of luck to you. Hopefully, the worst is behind you and the best is yet to come.
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Why is Chief drinking Coke? I thought he was a Diet Vernors man. No doubt you need to take what you can get while on the trail. The 16 mile day is impressive. Keep it up. Good Luck!
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We are all rooting for you, Mike and Tina! Thanks for your great updates and pictures. We are praying for your safety and strength! Stay away from those bears! Smile
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Always fun seeing and hearing of your adventures. Thanks for sharing. This is as close to the trail as we’ll ever get. Stay strong!!
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Truly enjoyable reading the updates and exciting surprises you’re both encountering! Now I understand why I’m not seeing you at the Shelby GC, Mike!! Will keep you both in our prayers for a safe and enjoyable “bucket-list” journey! Be safe!
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Sending lots of love and a “HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY” GREETING to Toad on Sunday 5/10/15
May she be blessed with great “trail magic” on that day!!!!! GOD BLESS
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Mike – Tina – We are really enjoying your updates. Stay Safe Bill & Karen Hope
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Back on line after time of “computer blow up” sure don’t want to miss out on your great adventures!!! GOD Bless and watch over your steps. Miss you both.
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I enjoyed my time with the two of you. I have found true friends for life. That is what this trail is all about. Can’t wait to see you in the future. You are in my prayers, wish I was still hiking with you. From one Chief to another, and a Toad
Chief, Gary
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Prayers are always sent for your protection, it’s the least I can do for you brave souls. Love you! Auntie Jo
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Thought I’d see a picture of a rattlesnake!
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Just catching up on your latest pics. Enjoy your upcoming respite before you before you tackle the second leg of your journey.
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Sending prayers and thoughts. I am impressed with the success that the two of you have completed. Maine here you come. Received a nice letter from John last week. Keep on trekking and having fun on your adventure.
God Bless, Chief 2 Feathers
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What a challenge! You two are the best! Keep those feet, legs, backs healthy! God bless.
Z
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