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Southbound as Told by Number 2
Available now in paperback or eBook!
Number 2, a Nashville, Tennessee native, steps out way beyond her world with a one-way ticket to Maine in order to walk her way to Georgia on a southbound hike along the Appalachian Trail. You’ll read about conquering legendary mud, wildlife encounters, extreme weather reports, hiker hunger, and just about everything you would and wouldn’t expect to hear about from a five month three week adventure in the woods. Extreme daydreaming from her townhouse and nine-to-five job will no longer limit her as she plants her hiking poles in the dirt hoping for more out of this lifetime.
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From the Outside
This won’t be like every other travel Blog you’ve seen! Number 2 is keepin’ it real and keepin’ it fresh with tales from trail, old & new, tips & tricks for hiking & traveling, top recommendations on gear, and so much more. We can’t wait to connect with you all and get back on the road!
On the Road Again
You know where Number 2 has been, but wait until you see where she’ll be next.
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by Margie Sanders
Elbow Tree Folklore
The “elbow tree” or bent tree story goes that whenever a tree is bent at a 90-degree angle, it can signal the direction of a nearby water source. It can also serve as a trail marker, a landmark, or a medicinal site, among other possible meanings. Ultimately, it is a valuable tool for navigating the wilderness highways. A near and dear friend of mine was the one who told me about the elbow tree folklore, which I found to be fascinating because I believe it to be true.
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