What a cool town. OK Groton, who can tell me the historical significance of Harpers Ferry?
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The Appalachian Teacher
Learning America on the Appalachian Trail - a project of Groton Central Schools
The Project
Mr. DeVoe - 7th Grade Life Science Teacher
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From April 5th to August 5th 2009, I hiked the 2,175 mile Appalachian Trail (AT) with my friend Kevin and his dog Lucy. This blog highlights our adventures for the students of Groton and the rest of the world.
AT Podcasting
AT Vodcasting
Mail Drops
Thank you everyone that took the time to send us stuff on the trail. The letters and food were appreciated and added excitement to our days.
Help Us Help Others
For every mile Mr. DeVoe hikes, he will be donating a penny to the Groton environmental science club, Generation - Z. Kevin will be donating to The Nature Conservancy. If you are interested in helping either cause, please fill out the form below:
Thank you to all that donated. Cumulative Mileage Since Springer: 2,175
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Links of Relavence
Pack List
- Pack - Osprey Aether 70
- Boots - Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultra GTX
- Tent - MSR Hubba Hubba
- Stove - MSR Whisperlite International
- Sleeping Bag - EMS Velocity 35
- Sleeping Bag Liner - Sea to Summit Silk Liner
- Rain Jacket - EMS
- Hiking Poles - Komperdell Mountaineer
- Apple iPhone w/ PowerSlider case
- Water Purifier - Katadyn Hiker
- Solar Charger - Brunton SolarRoll 9
- Thermarest Pro Lite 3
- Headlamp - Petzl Tikka Plus LED
- Bear Canister
- Nylon Rope - 50ft
- Buff Headband
- First-aid Kit
- Toothpaste/brush
- Soap - Dr Bronners
- Duct Tape
- Knife - Cutco Clip Point (Donated by Cutco Corp.)
- Leatherman
- Matches/Lighter
- Pepper Spray (for bears and hillbilies)
- Foldable Bowl w/Spork - Sea to Summit
- Ziplock Bags
- Journal with pen
- Trail Databook/AT Companion Guide
- Fleece Hat
- Chapstick - Burt's Beeswax
- Camelback Water Bladder @ 1.5L
- Nalgene x 2 @ .75L
- Sock Liners - 3 Pair
- Wool Socks - 4 Pair
- Crocs
- Pack Cover - Sea to Summit
Blog Archive
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- Tyler and Jason cooked up some great veggie burgers!
- Groton Troop 77
- Still Truckin'
- Hello NY
- Goodbye NJ
- New Jersey
- Food and Family
- My GPS Position
- Food
- Right now it's 5:55am and we just woke up for a bi...
- Snakes
- My GPS Position
- Have a great summer
- Yesterday the AT went through a tunnel that was co...
- 1/2 way
- Message to 7th graders
- A day off
- Hi Mr D.'s class. Thanks for posting. I always enj...
- Goodbye Maryland
- Harpers Ferry
- My GPS Position
- Goodbye Virginia (almost)
- Coal
- MotionX GPS Track: Va 522 - I-66
- Diet and Exercize
- Wildlife
- It's business time
- Here is the sunset from Skyline Drive. Shenandoah ...
- Feet
- Shenandoah National Park
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5 comments:
MR DEVOW, What is the Spookiest thing you Have seen so Far?
It was strategic supply depot during the Civil War for the Union Army (for a while). The Union leadership made Stonewall Jackson (a southern general) look like a genius by not defending the garrison properly so the south said "thank you very much, we'll take that" and they did.
J Allen
I was going to reply, but J.Allen, who I believe to be an extremely knowledgeable historian, beat me to it!
...one other note about Harper's Ferry...It was where the fanatical abolitionist John Brown failed in his attempt to seize guns from the local rifle manufacturing plant(an arsenal) and an armory. He planned to arm the local slaves for a revolt against their masters. The plan failed and Brown was executed for treason.
J. Filzen
you know that if you shave you take a lot of weight off and i think it would help
Hey it's Jake, We watched the movie at the MOST. It was like you were there, it was really cool. I have a race saturday, it's going to be hot. It's a really big race can't wait. Hope your feet are better.
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