Christmas Morning Walk on Level 34 December 25, 2017 Level 34 on the C&O Canal, which starts at McMahon’s Mill (mile 88.10) and ends at Opequon (pronounced “Opekon”) Junction Hiker/Biker (mile 90.94), was Arthur’s favorite place on the Canal. It is on the Big Slackwater area of the Park above Read More
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The Hollow Men
One Year Without Arthur I’m not a big fan of poetry, I tend to gravitate more to prose, especially more philosophical works. But sometimes poetry can get an idea across better than any other form of writing. Like any form of expression, be it fine arts, theater, music, or the spoken word, Read More
Leave No Trace: Ethics for Outdoor Activities
The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace Plan Ahead & Prepare Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces Dispose of Waste Properly Leave What You Find Minimize Campfire Impacts Respect Wildlife Be Considerate of Other Visitors These Seven Principles are put forth by the Center Read More
The Walk Begins – Tentative Schedule for the Through-Hike
I will start walking on the C&O Canal on Saturday September 2nd hiking west from the DC Metro area. This should put me, barring bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, in the Williamsport area on the following weekend, Saturday the 9th. Most of our friends and family that have shown Read More
Interview with a Tortoise (An Appalachian Animal Allegory)
On the afternoon of August 17th, 2017, I was having one of those days when I just didn't want to stop walking. I had gone to do my walk on Level 61 on the C&O Canal, picked up some trash and took some photographs. When I was finished I decided to stop in Green Ridge State Forest to take a walk Read More
The C&O Canal Association and Level Walkers
One of the things that Arthur and I were planning on doing in the Spring/Summer of 2017 was to join the C&O Canal Association so that we could do some volunteer work as well as possibly becoming involved with the Association's Level Walker program. The C&O Canal Association The C&O Read More