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Appalachian Trail Electronics, Navigation & Hygiene Gear: What We Actually Carried

Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Connecticut, Gear Guides, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, National Parks, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Renovations, Swap-Outs and Gadgets, Tennessee, Thru Hiking, Travel Guides, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia / Cindy Scott

NOTE: This post is part of a comprehensive Appalachian Trail thru-hike gear guide.If you have arrived here but would like to see all the other categories, start here. Hi there! I’m Cindy. In 2022, my husband Barrett and I completed a full Appalachian Trail thru-hike, covering the entire trail across 14 states in 32 weeks. When […]

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A Complete Acadia National Park Itinerary for Every Traveler

Backpacking, Biking, Camping, Hiking, Maine, National Parks, Outdoor Travel Guides, Travel Guides / Heather Renee May

Hi! My name is Heather, and I’m an avid RVer who loves finding adventures with my best sidekick, Dotty. I’m excited to share tips and tricks for having the best time at Acadia National Park, which has been high on our list of favorite travel destinations. (Spoiler alert: It’s also pet-friendly!) In my experience, very

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AT Thru-Hike: How Long Does It Take to Hike The Appalachian Trail?

Appalachian Trail, Backpacking, Connecticut, Georgia, Lessons Learned, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, National Parks, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Outdoor Travel Guides, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Thru Hiking, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia / Cindy Scott

Are you planning to tackle a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail? Hi! I’m Cindy of Cinders Travels, and the Locals Know Best podcast. In 2022, my husband Barrett and I completed our very own Appalachian Trail thru-hikes. A thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail offers unique experiences, spectacular views, and ample opportunities for personal growth. Whether

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Locals Know Best Podcast Ep. 032: Portland, Maine, The Way Life Should Be

City Travel Guides, Maine, Outdoor Travel Guides, Podcast, Travel Guides / Cindy Scott

Introduction to the Episode Welcome to the thirty-second episode of Locals Know Best! I’m your host, Cindy. I’m a full-time RVer and lover of all things travel-related. Years of adventuring on the road have taught me one fundamental lesson; locals ALWAYS know best! Every episode of this podcast will dive into one local’s perfect day of

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