Penelope Percival Travels

May 5, 2022

How to Became the Greatest President in History! Abraham Lincoln!

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Park is the birthplace and childhood home of America’s favorite and most loved President. The Park is located at two different sites around Hogdenville, Kentucky and about an hour from Mammoth Cave National Park. Hogdenville, Kentucky is a great place to spend the day learning all about Abraham Lincoln birth and youth plus ride a train […]

Kentucky 9 min read

May 3, 2022

How Not to be a Disruptive Force In the Cosmic Campground, New Mexico!

The Cosmic Campground International Dark Sky Sanctuary (CCIDSS) in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico is an international dark sky sanctuary which nearest light source is more 40 miles away. It was created to allow those that visit the opportunity to have a 360 degree unobstructed view of the night sky. But I was there in April 2022 for […]

New Mexico 5 min read

April 18, 2022

What have I been up to for the Last Year?

April 16, 2022 I forgot to Journal for the beginning of this trip, but I will back track a bit. It has been a bit of time since I was doing journaling or much of anything on this site. One of the reasons being that after the Appalachian Trail, which I spent a month on, I was just trying to […]

Journal Entries 5 min read

March 4, 2022

How to get a Scare at Galveston Island State Park!

Galvaston Island State Park is a place to hike and see all kinds of bird, take your canoe for a spin, or even camp! But for me it was time for me to turn tail and hike back the way that I came. I saw a snake that with a pink head. I am not sure how it had a […]

Texas 3 min read

April 12, 2021

Appalachian Thru Hike Journal 1

April 1st or April Fools Day I started to Amicalola Falls State Park on April 1st with my daughter driving me down. It was an eleven hour journey from Pittsburgh to Georgia. I would love to say that the drive was pleasant but she got off work and we did not get on the road until about 7ish at night. […]

Appalachian Trail 11 min read

April 11, 2021

How To Do The Approach Trail For The Appalachian Trail

The Appalachian Trail starts at Springer Mountain but most people start at Amicalola Falls State Park. Why add 8 plus miles on to your hike? The classic photo under the stone arch, ATC’s Thru Hiker Orientation Class (Free by the way), get a shakedown of your pack before your friends and family leave and they can take things home for […]

Appalachian Trail 3 min read

April 1, 2021

How To Schedule Yourself While Hiking The Appalachian Trail

How do you schedule a 2,193 mile trip with just a backpack full of your belongings and keep yourself motivated? There is an old joke which ask, How do you eat an Elephant? The answer is, “One Bite At A Time.” So, I keep being asked, How will I hike the Appalachian Trail? My answer is one step at a […]

Appalachian Trail 14 min read

March 29, 2021

Grayson Lake State Park

Grayson Lake State Park in Kentucky is an amazing place to visit. It was just like heaven when I visited. The clouds came over the hills and the hills were just so green. Plus it has to different dams. I just wish I had a boat to completely enjoy it! The one dam is clearly waiting for the flood of […]

Kentucky 2 min read

March 26, 2021

What You Need To Know About The Appalachian Trail

I am headed out for the adventure of a lifetime. I am going to be starting the Appalachian Trail in early April. But I wanted to give an overview of the trail and its history before I go. I will be posting my trip on youtube as I go and I will be posting items on the website as I […]

Appalachian Trail 16 min read

March 24, 2021

How To Get Schooled At Tayamentasachta: A Center for Environmental Studies

The Tayamentasachta: A Center for Environmental Studies is owned and operated by the Greencastle-Antrim School District. The Center is located next to Middle School and used to provide practice experiences and educational resources for students and the community. The path at the creek goes directly to the school and is used by students and teachers for environmental studies classes. The […]

Pennsylvania 1 min read

The Year of Anticipation 2023!

Top 5 Reasons Appalachian Trail is a No Go 2023!

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