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AT Thru-Hiker Cindy Scott's Appalachian Trail Gear List

A Complete Appalachian Trail Gear List: Realistic Packing for an AT Thru-Hike in 2023

Appalachian Trail Gear List: A Thru-Hike Backpacking Packing List for 2023 You must be considering a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Congrats! What a badass you are, and what an epic adventure lay ahead. In 2022, my husband Barrett and I completed our very own AT thru-hike. Before our trek, we began researching gear and …

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Barrett hiking the cliff tops of Mount LeConte in the Great Smoky Mountains

A Smoky Mountains Itinerary for Every Type of Traveler & Everything Else you Need to Know!

Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP) is one of the most fascinating areas in the southeastern United States. Its dense forests are filled with bears, wildflowers, historic log cabins, and some of the best mountaintop views you’ll ever encounter. A trip to this part of the US has the ability to take you back to …

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LKB 023: Let’s Peace Out and Go Kayaking in Asheville, North Carolina

Introduction to the Episode Welcome to the twenty-third 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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What's it like to live in Raleigh, North Carolina

LKB 018: Raleigh, North Carolina, a Small Town Feel with a Big City Vibe

Introduction to the Episode Welcome to the eighteenth 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 …

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