NEW JERSEY!

That's right! Jack and Chris crossed the Delaware River (not with George Washington!) and are now in rural western New Jersey. They won't see Pennsylvania again until after the hike. Just, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine left... as previously reported. You can take a look at one of their New Jersey stops and views, Catfish Firetower at the following link:

http://www.thebackpacker.com/pictures/pic/78qlsd0.php

What's happened since Bake Oven Knob Shelter, PA? More rocks and more trail and a pleasant surprise at the end of the day, not reported in their trail guide: The Church of the Mountain Hostel hosted a free hiker feed and our hikers enjoyed a good dinner.

Jack and Chris noted they saw the Palmerton Superfund site noted for toxic waste clean-up, not a pretty site in contrast to the other 1282.9 miles of the hike they have taken.

Fungi reported that the New Jersey shelters are super-buggy. Heavy population of bears noted in the AT books. Heres hoping they find a safe respite from the weather and wildlife.