In 1998, Bo Smolka hiked the entire 2,160-mile Appalachian Trail. He left Springer Mountain, Georgia on May 8 and finished atop Maine’s Mount Katahdin on Oct. 10. Along the way, he filed articles for the Sunbury (Pa.) Daily Item.

“Lewisburger plans trek from Georgia to Maine”

“Black bear gives cause to quicken the pace”

“Hiker-sized calzone satisfies ravenous appetite”

“There’s a long green tunnel in Virginia”

“Earl Shaffer an inspiration to hikers”

“Moving north, alone but more determined”

“A day in the life of an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker”

“End is near, as is hard work”

“Notching another victory on the trail”

“Appalachian Trail thru-hiker out of the woods at last”

“Trek is over, but memories will last”