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Backpacking in Jefferson National Forest (Mount Rogers, Wilburn Ridge, the Scales, and more) (VA)

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A few years ago, Matt M. and I made a trip north into Virginia to hike through parts of Jefferson National Forest, including Mount Rogers, Virginia’s highest peak. Both of us agreed that this is a great region for backpacking, so this time, we tricked invited four additional friends to come with us. […] “Backpacking in Jefferson National Forest (Mount Rogers, Wilburn Ridge, the Scales, and more) (VA)”

Hiking Maine’s coastal high point (Mount Megunticook via Ocean Lookout) (ME)

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My brother and I originally planned to hike Old Speck, ranked #5 out of Maine’s fourteen 4,000 footers. That was before we spent almost the entire day prior installing flooring above his garage. When I woke up, I felt like I just finished hiking Old Speck! […] “Hiking Maine’s coastal high point (Mount Megunticook via Ocean Lookout) (ME)”

Hiking the Profile and Grandfather Trails at Grandfather Mountain State Park (NC)

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Grandfather Mountain is unique among North Carolina’s state parks: there’s the actual state park, but there’s also the privately owned and operated Grandfather Mountain attraction (that includes the Mile High Swinging Bridge). Five of us traveled to Watauga County for a three-day, two-night “base camping” adventure, splitting our time between the two. […] “Hiking the Profile and Grandfather Trails at Grandfather Mountain State Park (NC)”

Hiking Mount Coe and South & North Brother in Baxter State Park (ME)

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My wife and I drove to Portland, Maine, for a concert the night before this hike. We got back to my parents’ place around two in the morning, and my brother intended to pick us up around four. I didn’t get a lot of sleep, but I tried to nab a few winks en route to Baxter State Park. […] “Hiking Mount Coe and South & North Brother in Baxter State Park (ME)”

Hiking Stone Mountain & exploring the Hutchinson Homestead (NC)

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I tested a different camera set up for Stone Mountain. Two cameras are better than one, right? Wrong! At least for the way I’ve settled into doing things. I learned from this experience, but the video suffers for it. That said, I’m still including it, because Stone Mountain State Park is an amazing place, and it’d be a shame if my cinematic ineptitude dissuaded anyone from visiting! […] “Hiking Stone Mountain & exploring the Hutchinson Homestead (NC)”
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