First Day of Spring - March 21, 2025

I'm catching up on some pictures and details since I have been doing a little traveling of my own (to Charleston to deal with my Mom's probate stuff).

Here's an update on the first day of Spring, straight from Builder's message: "Cheoah Bald mountain. Six mile climb from the NOC (which I previously reported, in error, as being in Gatlinburg - that's a different NOC). Twelve mile day in 7 hours with a lunch break. Met up with Sticks and Free Hands, brothers, from PA. Camped at Locus Grove where Peanut joined us. Windy and cold night. "

Later in the day

I didn't really understand the medallion picture I posted previously (though some readers may be more informed than I!) This is a U.S. Geological Survey elevation survey marker, also from later that day.