Another amazing Golden encounter for me. Hitch hiking into Bethel, Maine, a wonderful woman named Maggie picked us up. The ensuing conversation revealed that she is the proud parent of two Goldens. When I explained my commitment to them, she promptly opened her wallet and gave me $40.00 to donate to GRRMF. She then invited me to her house and i spent a few hours with her dogs, drinking her delicious homemade grape juice and sharing hiking stories. Thank you Maggie for buildin

A huge milestone in this trip. Into the 14th State - the great State of Maine - “where life is the way it is supposed to be.” Shortly into Maine, we traversed Mahoosuc Notch, a jumbled pit of car sized boulders. Pic of mother earth giving birth to another thru hiker 🥴 #maine #state14 #finalstate #boulders #hike #hiker #nobo #atthruhike #atclassof2019 #appalachiantrail #appalachian_explorers #explore #mountains #nature #getoutside #hikeforacause #grrmf #goldens

The last hut in the Whites is called Carter Notch Hut. The high altitude ponds in the area are beautiful #ontomaine #atthruhike #atclassof2019 #appalachiantrail #appalachian_explorers #thruhike #hike #views #lakes #mountains #nature #getoutside #explore #whitemountains #beautiful #hikeforacause #goldens #grrmf #goldenlove #onemorestate

So many waterfalls and each is very special and unique from the last #waterfalls #nature #getoutside #atthruhike #atclassof2019 #appalachiantrail #appalachian_explorers #hike #hiker #nobo #hikeforacause #goldens #goldenlove #grrmf

After Kinsman Mnt, at some trail magic, I met Terri, a past thru hiker, that offers us a stay at his condo with a pool and hot tub. Can’t say no to a free shower, laundry and a bed. Off we go for an awesome evening #traillife #thruhike #nobo #atthruhike #atclassof2019 #appalachiantrail #appalachian_explorers #adventure #trailmagic #sonice #getoutside #hike

I found this beautiful frog on the trail and as I was taking pics and watching it - it actually spoke to me. “I am actually a beautiful woman and if you kiss me i will return to my former self and be yours forever and treat you like a king.” I picked up the frog and put it in my pocket. Thirty minutes later the frog says “Did you hear me? I am a beautiful woman and can be yours forever.” With a hesitant pause i said, “At my age I am sure that I would much rather have a talkin