Appalachian Trail

Christopher

Aug 10, 20226 min read

Camp 1449 / P-77 (1933-1934)

The Great Depression of 1929 caused massive hardships across the United States of America. In response to the dire economic situation,...

Christopher

Jan 3, 20224 min read

The Inimitable Blink Drummond

Elizabeth Blink Drummond (nee Thomas) was born in 1906 while her family was stationed in Manilla. Her parents thought it cute that she...

Christopher

Feb 25, 20212 min read

The First Dude Ranch Map

Recently a photocopy of a hand drawn map of the way from Jasper and Tate to Mt. Burrell (now known as Burnt Mountain) has found its way...

Christopher

Dec 9, 20203 min read

The Moving of the Appalachian Trail, the Oglethorpe Monument and Free-Range Chickens (1958)

In 1930, Colonel Sam Tate had just built his Tate Mountain Estates – which included his stunning Connahaynee Lodge, Lake Sequoyah and a...

Christopher

Nov 12, 20202 min read

Putting The Pieces Back Together

Recreating the approach trail to the original southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail. Over the past year, I have written several...