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Category: Sheltowee Trace

Sheltowee Trace Day 8: July 12, 2020

On July 30, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we cross the Red River, eat pizza, and finish the hottest section hike ever.

Sheltowee Trace Day 7: July 11, 2020

On July 26, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we find more chanterelles, appreciate creeks and fish, and spend our last night on the Trace.

Sheltowee Trace Day 6: July 10, 2020

On July 24, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Hiking, Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we have a view, find chanterelles, and eat lunch in Frenchburg.

Sheltowee Trace Day 5: July 9, 2020

On July 22, 2020July 22, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we visit crayfish, walk on more gravel, and find the most perfect campsite.

Sheltowee Trace Day 4: July 8, 2020

On July 22, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we leave town, head back into the woods, and appreciate mushrooms

Sheltowee Trace Day 3: July 7, 2020

On July 19, 2020July 20, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we go to town, try to find a ride, and enjoy air conditioning.

Sheltowee Trace Day 2: July 6, 2020

On July 18, 2020July 17, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Hiking, Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee Trace3 Comments

In which we walk on roads for too long, almost run out of water, and do battle against ticks.

Sheltowee Trace Day 1: July 5, 2020

On July 17, 2020 By Sarahmarie Specht-BirdIn Hiking, Kentucky hiking, Sheltowee TraceLeave a comment

In which we enter the heat, see turtles, and appreciate fireflies.

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