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Far from easy!   (Photo by DavidWBrooks)

As his career as an optometrist was drawing to a close, M. J. Eberhart was eyeing the great outdoors. 

As he morphed into “Nimblewill Nomad,” Eberhart began a quest to become “the oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail.”  More than 25 years later, he reached his goal at age 83.

Was it easy?  No way!  Was it worth it?  Absolutely!  That smile upon completion lit up his eyes as no amount of optometry ever would.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/11/07/nimblewill-nomad-83-oldest-hike-appalachian-trail/6333254001/