Skittles and Scrambles

Trail Markers?   (Photo by PiccoloNamek) 

Although hiking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail can be grueling, there are some perks along the way.  Even (and perhaps especially) if you’re just five years old.

Having just accomplished this feat, “Little Man” Harvey Sutton had some things to applaud.  There were Skittles treats and “rock scrambles,” as well as plenty of wildlife.

The wildlife was friendly enough, and Harvey came through without a hitch.  That is, if you don’t count the raging snowstorm in the Smoky Mountains.  But hey, according to the oldest person who completed this same trail, “Hardships make us stronger.”

Resources

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2021/08/20/appalachian-trail-5-year-old-harvey-sutton-complete-full-length-hiking/8208100002/

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