In this episode we explore Atlantic Canada National and Provincial Parks in New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia while exploring the Trail Towns as well!

Links for the show:

IAT: https://iat-sia.org/the-trail/

The Falafel Spot: https://www.thefalafelspot.ca/

Hopewell Rocks: https://www.nbparks.ca/en/parks/33/hopewell-rocks-provincial-park

Poke Shack PEI: https://www.instagram.com/pokeshackpei/

East Coast Paddle Adventures: https://eastcoastpaddle.ca/

Salvage Garden PEI: https://www.facebook.com/salvagegardenconsignment/

Freya and Thor NS: https://www.freyaandthor.ca/

Last Chance Sandwich NS: https://www.lastchancesandwich.com/

Trail Towns We Explored: Sussex NB, Alma NB, Souris PEI, Murray Harbor PEI, Cavendish PEI, Ingonish NS, Pictou NS, and Cheticamp NS.

National Parks We Explored: Fundy, Cape Breton, and PEI.

Non NP Campgrounds we stayed at:

Ocean Acres PEI, Campbell's Cove PEI.

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Mike R & Jill G

In this episode we hand out the awards for our favorite trail town categories of our Appalachian Trail Towns Podcast Season.

We hand out our best of awards for the following categories:

Campgrounds, States, Day Hikes, and Trail Towns

Links for the show:

AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/

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Because Adventure Feeds the Soul!

Mike R & Jill G

Join us in Maine as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail.

Links for this episode:

1. Trail Towns we explored in Maine: Monson, Andover, Millinocket, Abol Bridge, Freeport, and Bar Harbor.

2. Trail Names of hikers we reference: Trash Panda, Poet, Dough Boy, The New Guy, Hippie Chick, and Blacksburg.

3. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/

4. Campsites we stayed at: South Arm, Abol Bridge, Shaw's Hiker Hostel, The AT Hostel and Outfitters, Abol Campground in Baxter State Park, KOA Freeport, Gallagher's Travels in Bar Harbor, and Lamoine State Park.

5. Baxter State Park: https://baxterstatepark.org/

6. Food and Drink we reference: Monson General Store, Lakeshore Lodge (Pizza) in Monson, Scoops Ice Cream in Monson, AT Cafe in Millinocket, and the Knife Edge Brewery in Millinocket.

7. 100 Mile Wilderness: https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/exploring-the-100-mile-wilderness/

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Mike R

Join us in New Hampshire as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail.

Links for this episode:

1. Trail Towns we explored in New Hampshire: Hanover, North Conway, and Gorham.

2. Trail Names of hikers we reference: Victory, Meadow, and Dolphin.

3. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/

4. Campsites we stayed at: Storrs Pond Recreation Area, Galehead AMC Hut, Saco River, and Moose Brook State Park.

5. Overland Summers: https://overlandsummers.com/

6. AMC White Mountain Huts: https://www.outdoors.org/destinations/huts/

7. Whitehorse/Cathedral Ledge Hike: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-hampshire/whitehorse-ledge-loop-trail?u=m

8. Luchador Tacos: https://www.luchadortacos.com/

9. Flume Gorge: https://www.nhstateparks.org/find-parks-trails/flume-gorge

10. Mt Washington Cog Railway: https://www.thecog.com/

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Mike R

Join us in Vermont as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail.

Links for this episode:

1. Trail Towns we explored in Vermont: Manchester Center, Quechee, Killington, Woodstock, and Woodford.

2. Trail Names of hikers we reference: Navigator, Cheese Foot, and Granny.

3. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/

4. Campsites we stayed at: Greenwood Lodge, Gifford Woods State Park, and KOA Quechee.

5. Greenwood Lodge: https://campvermont.com/greenwood/

6. Green Mountain Club: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/

7. The Long Trail Vermont: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/the-long-trail/

8. Steady Eddie Obituary: https://www.greenmountainclub.org/statement-on-the-death-of-appalachian-trail-hiker-robert-steady-eddie-kerker/

9. Vermont Flood Resources: https://www.vermont.gov/flood#gsc.tab=0

10. Sam's Wood Fired Pizza: https://www.samswoodfiredpizzavt.com/

11. Yama Ramen: https://www.yamaramenvt.com/

12. On the Edge Farm: https://www.ontheedgefarm.com/

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Mike R

Join us in Connecticut and Massachusetts as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail.

Links for this episode:

1. Trail Towns we explored in CT and MASS: Falls Village, Great Barrington, Dalton, Cheshire, North Adams, and Pittsfield.

2. Great Barrington Food CoOp: https://berkshire.coop/

3. Agaves: https://www.agavesgb.com/

4. Fitch-Hoose House: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitch%E2%80%93Hoose_House

5. Mt Greylock: https://www.mass.gov/locations/mount-greylock-state-reservation

6. Ashuwillitoock Rail Trail: https://www.mass.gov/locations/ashuwillticook-rail-trail

7. Ramuntos: https://ramuntos.com/north-adams-mass/

8. Trail Names: Charlie Brown and Snoopy, Maverick.

9. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/

10. https://www.ptny.org/explore/empire-state-trail

11. Roseanne's Kitchen: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100040295779827

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Mike R

Join us in Connecticut and Massachusetts as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail.

Links for this episode:

1. Trail Towns we explored in Connecticut and Massachusetts: Falls Village, Great Barrington, Dalton, Pittsfield, Cheshire, and North Adams.

2. Great Barrington Food Co Op: https://berkshire.coop/

3. Agaves GB: https://www.agavesgb.com/

4.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitch%E2%80%93Hoose_House

5. Mt Greylock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Greylock

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Mike R

Join us in New York and Pennsylvania as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail and a bit of a weather detour for this episode.

Links for this episode:

1. Trail Towns we explored in New York: Pawling, Hopewell Junction, and Wingdale.

2. Promised Land State Park: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PromisedLandStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

3. The Rex: https://staytherex.com/

4. Scranton Lake Trail: https://www.visitnepa.org/listing/lake-scranton-trail/4063/

5. Groove Brewing: https://www.groovebrewing.com/

6. Sylvan Lake Beach Park: https://www.dutchesscountycampground.com/

7. Tacos and Cones Pawling NY: https://www.tacosandconespawling.com/

8. Harlem AT Train Station: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appalachian_Trail_station

9. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/

10. https://www.ptny.org/explore/empire-state-trail

11. Roseanne's Kitchen: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100040295779827

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Join us in Maryland and Pennsylvania as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail for this episode.

Links for this episode:

1. Trail Towns we explored in New Jersey: Branchville, Sussex, Vernon, and Delaware Water Gap.

2. Day Hikes we did on the AT in New Jersey: Sunfish Pond, High Point State Park, Pochuk Boardwalk Area, and Culvers Gap.

3. Mountain House Grill: https://mountainhousenj.com/

4. Hainesville General Store NJ: https://hgsnj.com/

5. Trail Angel: "Moose"

6. High Point State Park: https://nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/highpointstatepark.html

7. Deli Blazing: Alpine in Blairstown NJ & Mitch's Roadside Grill in Vernon.

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Mike R

Join us in Maryland and Pennsylvania as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail for this episode.

Links for this episode:

1. Hikes in Maryland: C&O Canal Towpath, Weverton Cliffs, Black Rock Cliff & Annapolis Rock

2. Washington Monument State Park MD: https://dnr.maryland.gov/publiclands/pages/western/washington.aspx

3. Mini Statue of Liberty: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mini-statue-of-liberty-harrisburg

4. Pine Grove Furnace State Park: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/PineGroveFurnaceStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

5. Appalachian Trail Museum: https://www.atmuseum.org/

6. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/

7. Half Gallon Challenge: https://www.visitcumberlandvalley.com/blog/post/half-gallon-challenge/

8. Lenny and Pat on Instagram @LennyAndPatHiking

9. PA Trail Towns we visited: Harrisburg, Duncannon, Delaware Water Gap

10. AT Ridge Runners: https://appalachiantrail.org/official-blog/ridgerunners-voice-for-the-trail/

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Mike R