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Hiking on the Appalachian Trail

Appalachian Trail: Wednesday, 10+ Miles (thanks Dana)

March 26, 2014March 9, 2016Blog Editor

The day started out with the joy of hiking two miles to put our stuff back in the U-Haul. Once we were finished, we cleaned the cabin and prepared for the day’s hike. After three miles we ate lunch in a five star cabin. We hiked farther and had to cross over state lines....

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Appalachian Trail: Monday’s thorns

March 26, 2014March 9, 2016Blog Editor

I ripped my pants-Luke The people in Michael’s car attempting to sing the whistle tones in Ariana Grande’s “The Way”-Katherine When I fell and hit my legs on some rocks- Emily I was stumbled two times. P.S.:I like Grande’s “the way”!-Vivian It was colder than I would have liked – Ms. Rbs....

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Appalachian Trail: Petals from our hikers

March 26, 2014March 9, 2016Blog Editor

Monday’s Petals Bonding with everyone on the trail-Luke All of the farm animals that we saw during the drive up-Katherine Getting the chance to hang out with people that I don’t normally have the chance to see-Emily The scene along the way-Vivian Most, but not all, of the music played in the car ride...

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Appalachian Trail: Spring butterfly

March 21, 2014March 9, 2016Blog Editor

Well, today was glamorous. The day started off with everyone filling up their reusable water bottles. We left in awesome SUVs for the Camden Children’s Garden and I, David, DJed the heck out of the ride. I accidentally changed songs when everyone got really into the music and after that almost had to walk...

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First Thoughts from the MFS Hikers

March 21, 2014March 9, 2016Blog Editor

Hike em! – Ms. Robinson We  can’t wait for all the friends we’re gonna make!!- David and Alex Where exactly are we going anyway? – Katie I have no words. – Skylar I’m just waiting to trip and fall on my face. Just you wait, it’ll happen … a lot. -Luke I’m really hoping...

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