We went shopping on the 21st for some new hiking boots for my nephew. He’s in Cub Scouts and is a Webelos II and should have a need for some good boots and socks.
I’m used to being able to pick between REI, Adventure 16, Sport Chalet, and others for selection price and knowledgeable sales staff.  [...]

On day 7/20 (day 6) we hit Baxter State Park - home of Mount Katahdin - for an easy (if a little long) hike for the kids.  Both Shannon and Sean went as well as our nephew. 
Some of the hike was on the Appalachian Trail and took us by Grassy Pond, Tracy Pond, and Elbow [...]