For many north-bound through hikers, Shaw’s Hiker-Friendly Lodging in Monson, ME represents their last bed and hot meal before heading into the "The 100-Mile Wilderness."

Rahawa Haile proudly stands atop Mt. Katahdin after completing her thru hike of the Appalachian Trail

The last photo taken of Gerry Largay before she went missing in the early morning of July 22, 2013 taken by Dottie Rust.

Emma "Grandma" Gatewood was the first woman to thru hike the Appalachian Trail. She completed her first hike in 1955 at the age of 66 and went on to thru hike the Trail several more times.

Earl Shaffer on Mt. Katahdin at the end of his thru hike in 1948. Taken by an unknown hiker

This is an FBI poster regarding the 1996 double murder of Julianne Williams and Laura Winans in Shenandoah National Park. The couple was last seen alive on May 24, 1996, and were found dead on June 1, 1996. Williams was just 24 years old at the time of her death, and Winans was 26 years old. The dog, Taj, was unharmed and found nearby. The crime is still unsolved.

This is an image of Laura Winans, a hiker who visited Shenandoah National Park in May of 1996. Winans visited the park with partner Julianne Williams, and their dog Taj. Their mission while in the park was to hike on the Appalachian Trail. However, between May 24 and June 1, 1996, these two women were murdered along the trail. The crime is still unsolved.

This is a photo of Julianne Williams, a hiker who visited Shenandoah National Park in late May of 1996. Williams, partner Laura Winans, and dog Taj were spending a few days on the Appalachian Trail together. However, Williams and Winans never left the trail; they were murdered sometime between May 24 and June 1, 1996. The crime is still unsolved.

Be loyal. Drink good beer. Love all who love and support you. Give no shit. Take no shit. Stand up for someone weak. Give back. Don't steal. Don't lie. Don't cheat. Protect something til death. Fuck hard. Love harder...Take care of your people...Be part of something bigger than yourself. Learn how to listen to shoot. Listen to good music often. Eat well. Love all animals. Crush anyone who harms women, the disabled, or children. Be the example. Live it.
-- Stayed the night, a little late but good job all.
-- Thru-hiker NoBo on 900 miles. Keep on trucking ladies & gents.
Mau & Dirt Time
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