Signs it's time for a hike …. the Hampton Inn gives you a room key with hikers on it!!!
August 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Bill Irwin, First Blind Hiker To Hike The Appalachian Trail, Is No Longer With Us
March 4, 2014 By Leave a Comment
I read Bill Irwin's book during my 1994 thru-hike – very inspiring. He was the first blind hiker to hike the entire Appalachian Trail and did it with the assistance of his dog Orient. Sad to hear that he has passed over the weekend: “Bill Irwin, who in 1990 became the first and only blind […]
Even Hollywood Stars “Rock” Each Other's Backpacks
July 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It seems that even Hollywood movie stars get their backpacks “rocked” by mischevious friends. During the filming of Monuments Men which also stars John Goodman and Bill Murray, Actor George Clooney tricked his 'Monuments Men' co-star Matt Damon in to carrying a backpack that was filled with rocks during a gruelling hiking scene. Realbollywood.com reports […]
Even Hollywood Stars “Rock” Each Other's Backpacks
July 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
It seems that even Hollywood movie stars get their backpacks “rocked” by mischevious friends. During the filming of Monuments Men which also stars John Goodman and Bill Murray, Actor George Clooney tricked his 'Monuments Men' co-star Matt Damon in to carrying a backpack that was filled with rocks during a gruelling hiking scene. Realbollywood.com reports that […]