Trails and tribulations: Lessons learned on a six-month hike along the Appalachian Trail | National Post

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The sun beat down on the narrow wooden boardwalk. On either side, lush, impenetrable foliage hummed with insects and birdsong. It was sweltering — a cloying, sultry, sticky heat more appropriate for primordial jungles than for Western Massachusetts. And yet I was wearing almost every stitch of clothing I had: sports bra, tank top, fleece pullover, hooded raincoat, running tights, tall socks, trail runners.

As sweat and hysterical tears ran down my cheeks, I contemplated the life choices that had brought me to this moment, this pivotal moment, in which I had no option but to run through a swarm of yellow jackets.

A few months earlier, my fiance, Clif, and I had decided that what our life was really missing was a walk from Georgia to Maine. In undertaking a “thru-hike” of the 3,523.2-kilometre (2,189.2-mile) Appalachian Trail — that is, end-to-end, rather than in sections — we were called upon to risk life and limb over treacherous mountains, slippery rock scrambles and you-name-it-infested everythings.

By the time we’d reached Massachusetts, I had become a person.............. cont.

Winter makes a return to New England April 3, 2016

Gusts as high as 41 mph so far this morning and continuing all day. Power outages possible. #wmur pic.twitter.com/W1PLPFvceF

— Josh Judge (@joshjudgewmur) April 3, 2016

NH Snow reports from this morning. #wmur pic.twitter.com/VBJfaDEbnR

— Josh Judge (@joshjudgewmur) April 3, 2016

A fast-moving but robust winter system moves through during the morning hours.Could be a high impact event for some...
Posted by US National Weather Service Boston MA on Saturday, April 2, 2016

Mr. President and First Lady welcome 2 new eaglets #dceaglecam

I don't know how many of you have been following the baby bald eagle hatch at National Arboretum in Washington, DC. It is quite addictive to watch, day or night. http://dceaglecam.eagles.org/

Now welcoming eaglet #2 to Washington just in time for the 1st day of spring! 🐣https://t.co/W2gj0V7M1O #DCEagleCam pic.twitter.com/Psp5V4Fc13

— Dept. of Agriculture (@USDA) March 20, 2016

43 years after we banned DDT, we’re delighted to welcome a new eaglet to DC: https://t.co/uI3o3Bhi3Y #DCEagleCam pic.twitter.com/Gc6FBlNuHW

— U.S. EPA (@EPA) March 18, 2016

Are you ready for Spring?

Are you ready for Spring?

Did you get a drone for Christmas? Here are the NEW FAA Laws you must follow!

The FAA announced the registration requirement earlier this month and launched the site on Monday, hoping to get up and running before the holiday rush. If you buy or receive a drone this holiday season, make sure you're flying it legally.

What happens if you don't register?
Criminal penalties for flying a drone without registering are up to three years in jail, or up to $250,000 in fines. The agency is unlikely to dedicate many resources into enforcing the registration rule at first. Local law enforcement will handle the bulk of enforcement for now.

Any other rules you should know?
Once you're registered, you can take your new drone out for a spin. As long as you follow all the rules. Most importantly, don't fly the drone above 400 feet (the height of a 30 to 40 story building), never let it out of your eyesight, and don't fly it near airports or populated areas like stadiums.

How do you register?
Registration is $5 for three years and can be done online at RegisterMyUAS.faa.gov. Drone owners give the FAA their full name, physical and mailing addresses, and an email address. The FAA is waiving the fee for one month. People who bought a drone before December 21 have until February 19 to register.

Got a drone for Christmas? Here's your guide to following the new FAA laws https://t.co/XIxiAYO8Zv via @heatherkelly pic.twitter.com/pZJcifndA4

— CNNMoney (@CNNMoney) December 25, 2015