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Annual 2,000-Miler Report Inside: White Mountain Butterflies N Marion, Virginia ❘ Journeys from the Editor the Magazine of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy JOURNEYS THE MAGAZINE OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY May — June 2011 ANNUAL 2,000-MILER REPORT INSIDE: White Mountain Butterflies n Marion, Virginia ❘ JOURNEYS FROM THE EDITOR THE MAGAZINE OF THE APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY Volume 7, Number 3 May — June 2011 Mission GREAT EXPECTATIONS AND BEST LAID PLANS. MAKING A PLAN TO LIVE The Appalachian Trail Conservancy’s mission is to preserve and manage the Appalachian Trail — ensuring in the present is an oxymoronic concept, but for all those who added: “hike the entire that its vast natural beauty and priceless cultural heritage can be shared and enjoyed today, tomorrow, A.T.” to their list, and then checked it off recently, I am guessing that many found they and for centuries to come. did, in fact, start with a plan that led them to living in the moment. Photographer Ben Benvie loves to hike in beautiful places, which most re- cently included Haleakala National Park in Hawaii and, before that, the A.T. (page Board of Directors A.T. Journeys 26). “There were a lot of rumors spreading down the Trail leading up to the Smok- J. Robert (Bob) Almand ❘ Chair Wendy K. Probst ❘ Managing Editor ies; many [chose] to skip them and try later, but myself and 11 others decided to Destry Jarvis ❘ Vice Chair Traci Anfuso-Young ❘ Graphic Designer give them a try,” said Ben on his blog, just a few weeks into his 2010 thru-hike. William L. (Bill) Plouffe ❘ Secretary “[That section of] the Trail definitely Kennard R. (Ken) Honick ❘ Treasurer Contributors wasn’t easy, but was far better than Kara Ball Laurie Potteiger ❘ Information Services Manager we were lead to believe. We were James E. (Jim) Ditzel Chris Loomis ❘ Proofreader rained on, snowed on, sunk to our Clark A. Dixon Jr. knees step after step, but in the end The staff of A.T. Journeys welcomes Marcia Fairweather we made it unharmed and still man- editorial inquiries and comments. Brian T. Fitzgerald aged to laugh along the way.” E-mail: [email protected] On the Cover: Emotional embrace: G. Robert (Bob) Lee The Appalachian Trail is obvi- 2,000-miler “Motorboat” and fellow Sandra (Sandi) Marra Observations, conclusions, opinions, and product ously not just about the completion hiker “Pebbles” in speechless celebration Charles Maynard endorsements expressed in A.T. Journeys are those of something grand, it’s about the on Katahdin. By Ben Benvie Elizabeth (Betsy) Pierce Thompson of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those creation of something grand: new Arnold F. (Arnie) Wellman of members of the board or staff of the Appalachian friends, new perspectives, and a feel- Among the 593 hikers who are celebrat- Clark Wright Jr. Trail Conservancy. ing that there is even more good stuff ing a 2010 Trail completion is photogra- out there waiting. The truth is that pher Ben Benvie, whose uncanny ability David N. Startzell ❘ Executive Director Advertising the A.T. transcends adventure in its to document the emotion and energy Stephen J. Paradis ❘ Chief Operating Officer A.T. Journeys is published six times per year. offerings of natural solitude and that infuses itself into A.T. hikers, as well Stacey J. Marshall ❘ Director of Finance Advertising revenues directly support the more than 250,000 acres of sur- as capture incomparable “Trail moments,” & Administration publication and production of the magazine, rounding protected-corridor wood- is highlighted in both our 2,000-Miler Royce W. Gibson ❘ Director of Membership and help meet Appalachian Trail Conservancy land, farmland, and waterways. It is Report (page 20) and our Photo Essay: & Development objectives. For more information and advertising the home of rare species, like two varieties of butterflies that are known only to “Rocker,” “Cowboy,” and “Suby,” Wanderlust (page 26). Laura Belleville ❘ Director of Conservation rates, email [email protected]. exist in the White Mountains (page 32). It is an open invitation for families, like on the Trail just before the Brian B. King ❘ Publisher the “Garrett guys,” to bond and grow (page 40). And, like a living history book, it Priest shelter, Virginia. Javier Folgar ❘ Marketing & A.T. Journeys is published on Sterling Matte paper that is meanders by some of our country’s older towns, like Marion, Virginia (page 36), By Ben Benvie Communications Manager manufactured by NewPage Corporation, responsibly rich with its own mix of deeply-rooted and modern culture sourced, using allocated chain-of-custody certified fiber. Cliché or not, a hike on the Trail, whether a long distance stretch or one peace- It is printed with SoySeal certified ink in the U.S.A. by ful segment at a time, has been known to permanently alter personal outlooks; United Litho, Inc., Ashburn, Virginia. and at the very least‒ at great and unanticipated moments ‒ evoke fits of deep- bellied, teary-eyed laughter. Wendy K. Probst ❘ Managing Editor A.T. Journeys ( ISSN 1556-2751) is published bimonthly A.T. Journeys welcomes your comments, story suggestions and photographs. Queries may be submitted via e-mail to for $15 a year by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, [email protected] 799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425, (304) 535-6331. Bulk-rate postage paid at Harpers Ferry, Membership West Virginia, and other offices. For membership questions or to become a member, call (304) 535-6331, ext. 119, Postmaster: Send change-of-address Form 3575 to or e-mail [email protected] A.T. Journeys, P.O. Box 807, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425. © 2011 Appalachian Trail Conservancy. All rights reserved. Get Social With Us 02 ❘ A.T. JOURNEYS ❘ may — june 2011 may — june 2011 ❘ A.T. JOURNEYS ❘ 03 CONTENTS ❘ March — April 2011 features 32 Fragile Fliers 10 Two rare butterfly species are glacial relics endemic only to the Presidential Range of the Disappearing Giants White Mountains of New Hampshire. When recruitment began for a census of American chestnuts along the Trail, Mark and Betty Gatewood signed up immediately. 36 In the Heart 26 of the Highlands Wanderlust Cozy and cultural Marion, Virginia — nestled Ben Benvie’s 2010 A.T thru-hike images closely to the Mount Rogers National Recreation say it all, without saying a word. Area and Hungry Mother State Park — gives visitors easy access to the A.T. ❘ 40 ❘ ❘ 10 ❘ departments 14 ❘ TRAILHEAD ATC Board Slate; Summer Safety; National Trails Day 40 ❘ TRAIL STORIES A Family Affair The Garrett Guy Getaway is an annual event, which recently included a trek in the Roan Mountain Highlands, due to one Garrett brother’s “A.T. obsession.” ❘ ❘ ❘ 42 GREENwaY 18 Acquiring Peace of Mind The now permanent protection of a ❘ 42 ❘ 2,000-MILER REPORT 631-acre property in Vermont will serve to safeguard against development along 03 ❘ FROM THE EDITOR Congratulations to the newest group of A.T. superheroes. a one-mile stretch of the Trail, and ❘ 32 ❘ also preserve vital wetland habitat. 06 ❘ LETTERS ❘ 47 ❘ AS I SEE IT 08 OvERLOOK The difference between “Trail life” ❘ TRAIL GIVING and everything before and after 44 can, at times, be vast. 46 ❘ PUBLIC NOTICES 04 ❘ A.T. JOURNEYS ❘ may — june 2011 may — june 2011 ❘ A.T. JOURNEYS ❘ 05 ❘ LETTERS Ju ming ne 20 Co 11 MY FAMILY HAS BENEFITED FROM times on the A.T. last spring, we were “Trail magic” this year. That is, we re- very interested in learning about the rest ESCAPE ceived benefits far exceeding the sum of of their hike. We first met them on all our volunteer contributions to the Wesser Bald in North Carolina. After Appalachian Trail. We have been in- querying Venado [he just a child, and me volved in A.T. maintenance activities in my 80s], we thought ourselves to be through the Smoky Mountains Hiking the youngest and oldest on the Trail. turkeyhillexperience.com Club since the days when our son Ben Certainly their trip was a wonderful Columbia Exit of Route 30 was very young. Last year he had the experience for both father and son. 301 Linden Street, Columbia, PA 17512 opportunity to pursue a dream: a south- bound thru-hike of the A.T. Congratula- Norm and Kip Smith Lancaster County’s tions to “One Pace” and his pal “Guill- “The Pink Panthers” (’94) DELICIOUS NEW ermo” for completing their journey! To Middletown, New York visitor destination. them and the many others who com- pleted the Trail last year, we (their fami- THE STORIES OF SOUTHWEST Come learn how our ice cream is lies and friends) owe our appreciation for Virginia (Catawba), especially “Growing made, sit in our milk truck, and come up the joy of sharing the journey via beauti- Beyond Boundaries” and “A Hike Thru with your own ice cream fl avor. Discoveries ful photographs, journals full of funny History” (A.T. Journeys March/April and delights await the entire family with rich history, interactive exhibits and free samples! stories, care packages, and the occa- 2011) are spectacular! I love long articles The ACT Lite 65+10 sional trailhead rendezvous for re-supply about old houses and our history along Learn about this ventilated backpacking Start your Turkey Hill Experience in town. Best of all were the celebratory the Trail. pack that reduces perspiration by 15%, at turkeyhillexperience.com or call hikes to the mountains at either end of visit www.deuterusa.com 1-888-9TOUR-TH (1-888-986-8784) the A.T. Constance J. Vlk We also are grateful to the Appala- Lovingston, Virginia Perfection you deserve. ©2011 Turkey Hill Dairy chian Trail Conservancy (ATC) for en- German Engineered Since 1898 riching that experience for all of us. Their guidebooks provided post office I REALLY ENJOYED THE LATEST 1704-1_TRKEXP_Appalachian_FNL.indd 1 3/23/11 11:06 AMaddresses and locations of friendly hos- issue, particularly the last page feature tels; and back issues of A.T.
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