Gimme shelter.
We all need a place to stay; a place to call home, and a place where we feel protected. If we are out on a long-distance hike, that desire becomes a priority, and if you happen to be hiking along the Appalachian Trail, it is easier to find shelter – a home for the night – than you might think.
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