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After many hours of meticulous planning and preparing I have finally finished all the mail drops for the journey. Here is a list of all the places I will be stopping into post offices to pick up mail. 1. Fontana Dam, NC. 50 Fontana Dam Rd. Fontana Dam, NC 28733-6105. Arrival on or after Monday,Continue reading “Mail Drops”

Interactive Map – Appalachian Trail Conservancy

Tomorrow is March 1st. Whoa! As much as I look forward to taking those first steps I think I’ll just have to face the facts that I will never feel prepared. I’ve made a timeline, created dried food recipes and meals, hit the gym, hoarded some gear and money, printed out maps, charts, and itineraries,Continue reading “Planning Myself Stupid”