Hashtag 59 Podcast

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. Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! 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/ Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. 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/ Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! 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/ Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! 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/ Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! 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 Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! 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 Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! 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 Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! 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. 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. Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! 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/ Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! Mike R

Join us in Virginia as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail for this episode. Links for this episode: 1. Shenandoah National Park: https://www.nps.gov/shen/index.htm 2. Bark Ranger Program: https://www.nps.gov/subjects/pets/be-a-bark-ranger.htm 3. Shenandoah Campgrounds we stayed at: Loft Mountain, Big Meadows, and Matthews Arm. Reservations at www.Recreation.gov 4. Harpers Ferry River Riders: https://www.riverriders.com/ 5. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park: https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm 6. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/ 7. Harpers Ferry Brewery: https://harpersferrybrewing.com/ Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! Mike R

Join us in Virginia as we explore the Trail Towns of the Appalachian Trail for this episode. Links for this episode: 1. Grayson Highlands State Park (Hickory Ridge Campground) 2. Nobo's Kitchen: https://www.sevenarrowsbrewing.com/current-menu 3. North 340 Campground: https://www.waynesboron340campground.com/ 4. Basic City Beer Co: https://www.basiccitybeer.com/ 5. Blue Ridge Bucha: https://blueridgebucha.com/ 6. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/ 7. Eastern Divide Blacksburg: https://easterndivide.com/ 8. Alzheimer's Association: www.alz.org 9. McAfee Knob, Dragons Tooth: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/dragon-s-tooth-mcafee-knob-and-tinker-cliff-s 10. Rockfish Gap: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rockfish_Gap Subscribe and leave us a review if you like the podcast and thanks for listening! Learn more about us at www.Hashtag59.com for all our blogs, past podcast episodes, and trash cleanup events. Because Adventure Feeds the Soul! Mike R

In this season Jill G & Mike R hit the road in a camper van to day hike the Appalachian Trail (the longest footpath in the world.) Along the way we will highlight and share our favorite day hikes, local adventures, hidden gems, tips, tricks, and iconic pieces of both the AT and the Trail Towns that connect this footpath with the rest of the country. In today's episode we highlight the AT Hikes and all the Trails that Trail Town USA (Damascus Virginia) has to offer! Joining us on this episode is special guest Katie Lamb, who is also the Mayor of Trail Town USA in Damascus! A few links for this episode: 1. Damascus VA: https://www.visitdamascus.org/ 2. The AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/ 3. Virginia Creeper Trail: https://www.vacreepertrail.org/ 4. Wicked Chicken: https://www.wickedchickenwinghouse.com/menu 5. Damascus Brewery: https://www.thedamascusbrewery.com/ 6. Trail Days: https://www.facebook.com/AppalachianTrailDays/ If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, and event schedule! #Hashtag59

In this season Jill G & Mike R hit the road in a camper van to day hike the Appalachian Trail (the longest footpath in the world.) Along the way we will highlight and share our favorite day hikes, local adventures, hidden gems, tips, tricks, and iconic pieces of both the AT and the Trail Towns that connect this footpath with the rest of the country. In today's episode we highlight the AT Hikes and Tennessee Trail Towns we experienced with our special guest Linda from the Black Bear Resort in Hampton Tennessee! A few links for this episode: 1. Black Bear Resort: https://blackbearresorttn.com/ 2. Dennis Cove: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=34994 3. Roan Highlands: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/north-carolina/appalachian-trail-carvers-gap-to-roan-mountain 4. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/ 5. GSMNP: https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, and event schedule! #Hashtag59

In this season Jill G & Mike R hit the road in a camper van to day hike the Appalachian Trail (the longest footpath in the world.) Along the way we will highlight and share our favorite day hikes, local adventures, hidden gems, tips, tricks, and iconic pieces of both the AT and the Trail Towns that connect this footpath with the rest of the country. In today's episode we highlight the AT Hikes and North Carolina Trail Towns we experienced. A few links for this episode: 1. Lazy Hiker Brewing: https://lazyhikerbrewing.com/ 2. Bartram Trail: https://blueridgebartram.org/ 3. Downtown RV Park Franklin NC: https://downtownrv.com/ 4. Grey Eagle Taqueria: https://greyeagletaqueria.com/ 5. Hot Springs NC: https://www.hotspringsnc.org/ 6. ArtiSun Gallery: https://www.facebook.com/ArtiSunGallery/ 7. Vinyl Pies: https://pizzaatvinylpies.com/ 8. The Biltmore: https://www.biltmore.com/ 9. AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/ 10. Our AT Day Hike Spots in North Carolina: Winding Stair Gap NOBO, Winding Stair Gap SOBO, Hot Springs NC NOBO, Hot Springs NC SOBO. If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, and event schedule! #Hashtag59

In this season Jill G & Mike R hit the road in a camper van to day hike the Appalachian Trail (the longest footpath in the world.) Along the way we will highlight and share our favorite day hikes, local adventures, hidden gems, tips, tricks, and iconic pieces of both the AT and the Trail Towns that connect this footpath with the rest of the country. In today's episode we highlight the AT Hikes and Georgia Trail Towns we experienced. A few links for the episode: 1. Amicalola Falls State Park: https://www.amicalolafallslodge.com/ 2. Plum Nelly Campground: https://www.plumnellycampground.com/ 3. AWOL Guide: https://www.theatguide.com/shop/ 4. Reece's Cider Company: https://reecescidercompany.com/ 5. Elijay Pizza: Boardwalk Pizza 6. The AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/ 7. Hearthstone Camping: https://www.hearthstonecabinsandcamping.com/ 8. Trailful Outdoor Co: https://trailful.com/ 9. Hiawasee Fruit and Vegetable Market 10. Long Ridge Campground: https://www.longridgecampground.com/ 11. Lucky's Taqueria: https://www.luckystacoshop.com/ 12. Georgia High Point: https://www.atlantatrails.com/hiking-trails/brasstown-bald/ 13. AT Georgia Trail Gaps we day hiked from: Woody Gap, Neels Gap, Unicoi Gap, Hogpen Gap, Dicks Creek Gap. If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, and event schedule! #Hashtag59

Welcome to Season 6 of the Hashtag 59 Podcast! In this season Jill G & Mike R hit the road in a camper van to day hike the Appalachian Trail (the longest footpath in the world.) Along the way we will highlight and share our favorite day hikes, local adventures, hidden gems, tips, tricks, and iconic pieces of both the AT and the Trail Towns that connect this footpath with the rest of the country. In today's intro episode we highlight everything we did leading up to this and what is coming next. A few links for the episode: 1. Doc Holiday's Grave Hike: https://visitglenwood.com/things-to-do/trail-guide/doc-holliday/ 2. Permethrin Tick Spray: https://www.rei.com/product/768970/sawyer-permethrin-pump-spray-24-oz 3. AWOL Guide: https://www.theatguide.com/shop/ 4. OTF Clintonville: https://www.orangetheory.com/en-us/locations/ohio/columbus/3383-n-high-street 5. Anne Weidinger Yoga: http://www.anneweidinger.com/ 6. The AT Conservancy: https://appalachiantrail.org/ If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, and event schedule! #Hashtag59

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Hashtag59 Podcast! Mike R & Jill G are sharing ways to experience outdoor adventures in the Midwest in Season 5. In this episode Mike R & Jill G recap our Season 15 Midwest Adventure Episodes with some hardware during a Best of/Awards Show from the season! Links for this episode: 1. Winter Hike Series: https://www.metroparks.net/blog/winter-hikes-series-50th-anniversary/ 2. Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive Sleeping Bear Dunes: https://www.nps.gov/slbe/planyourvisit/psscenicdrive.htm 3. Black Bear in Clear Creek: https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/black-bear-spotted-at-clear-creek-metro-park/ 4. Indiana Dunes Area: https://www.indianadunes.com/ 5. Palisades South Dakota: https://gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/palisades-state-park/ 6. Okoboji Iowa: https://vacationokoboji.com/ If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, go on an Unordinary Adventure with us, and find out about our latest trash cleanup events! #Hashtag59

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Hashtag59 Podcast! Mike R & Jill G are sharing ways to experience outdoor adventures in the Midwest in Season 5. In this episode Mike R & Jill G head to Great Seal State Park to participate in a HARD trail run/race. Links for this episode: 1. Great Seal State Park: https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/great-seal-state-park 2. The Buck Fifty: www.TheBuckFifty.com 3. Tar Hollow State Park: https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/find-a-property/tar-hollow-state-park 4. Hopewell Mound Group: https://www.nps.gov/hocu/learn/historyculture/hopewell-mound-group.htm Thanks for listening to episode fifteen of our Midwest Adventures during Season 5 of our podcast. If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, go on an Unordinary Adventure with us, and find out about our latest trash cleanup events! #Hashtag59

Welcome back to Season 5 of the Hashtag59 Podcast! Mike R & Jill G are sharing ways to experience outdoor adventures in the Midwest in Season 5. In this episode Mike R & Jill G head to Red River Gorge Kentucky in a Camper Van! Links for this episode: 1. Lago Linda Hideaway: https://lagolinda.com/ 2. Aclipse Camper Vans: https://aclipsecampervans.com/ 3. Daniel Boone National Forest: https://www.fs.usda.gov/dbnf 4. Miguel's Pizza: https://www.miguelspizza.com/ 5. Hop's: https://hopsatrrg.weebly.com/#/ 6. Southeast Mountain Guides: https://southeastmountainguides.com/ Thanks for listening to episode fourteen of our Midwest Adventures during Season 5 of our podcast. If you don't already, make sure you subscribe to our podcast by searching "Hashtag 59" on your podcasts app! Keep in touch with us on our website www.Hashtag59.com for our latest podcast episodes, blogs, go on an Unordinary Adventure with us, and find out about our latest trash cleanup events! #Hashtag59