November 25, Day 156: Thanksgiving at Standing Bear Farm

Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends who celebrate this holiday. By chance I am staying at the Standing Bear Farm Hostel to let a minor rain and snow pass through the Smokey Mountains tonight. Today the hostel has arranged to take a couple of us AT hikers to Hot Springs where a large gathering of hikers are partaking in a traditional holiday meal. This is a very kind effort by the trails community and reinforces my belief in strong southern hospitality! I will enter Great Smokies National Park on November 26.

I give thanks to the many people, including hostel owners and local residents, who have provided trail magic and support along the AT. Because of them my respect for the AT has grown as I get closer to Springer Mountain, Georgia!

See my real-time location produced by the InReach unit I carry and a daily log of my progress on the trail.

On Max Patch.
The Treehouse at Standing Bear Farm Hostel. My room is the lower level.
Ice pushed out of frozen ground, a common thing in this freezing weather.

11 thoughts on “November 25, Day 156: Thanksgiving at Standing Bear Farm”

  1. Happy Thanksgiving! How was the Hot Springs Thanksgiving gathering at the hostel for the AT hikers?

    1. It was wonderful to see again some of the thru hikers I met long ago in New Hampshire and Vermont. A lot of trail angels contributed the food. It was all good! I was very fortunate to get a ride there and back.

  2. Hi Roger. Thank you for the wonderful stories of your exciting adventures. I spoke with Cindy yesterday and she told me that you had enjoyed a good Thanksgiving dinner. That was a wonderful treat. Happy continuing trails.

  4. Happy thanksgiving Roger! You have had so many wonderful experiences on this journey to be grateful for. May the rest of your journey be equally wonderful.
    I continue to enjoy your updates. Thank you

    Judy

  6. Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Roger.
    I’m grateful for your stamina and your willingness to share your journey with us. How nice to have a traditional meal awaiting you!
    The end is in sight!

  7. Have a wonderful gathering!!!!
    Thanks for taking us along on your journey!

  8. Thinking about you on Thanksgiving Day. Hope you are doing well, keeping well and warm. Love your pictures and sure appreciate the verbiage. Fondly, marianu

  10. Happy Thanksgiving to you Roger!
    Sallie, Bob and Beau and Jessilou❤️

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