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What To See On Hike One – 2026
A look at some of the sites along the first hike of the 2026 Sheltowee Trace Hiker Challenge.
Jackson’s First Female Councilperson
In 1973, Rome Sewell was elected to a two-year term on the Jackson City Council. She was the first woman to serve on the city’s governing body.
2026 Sheltowee Challenge Essentials
By Stephen “Bookie” Bowling The first hike is almost here. As we prepare for the 2026 Hiker Challenge, I am offering a few last-second hints, as we will soon be in the van, headed to the Northern Terminus. Here are some notes on four essentials that will help you finish this trail in the next…
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Welcome to my bookhiker blog. Through the years, my trail name “BookHiker” has been shortened to “Bookie” by those who hike with me. I hope you will come along with me on my journeys either in person or through this blog.
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Bookie on the Trail 
Thank you for helping us today with the search of the Neace Family from Lost Creek. When we get home, we can’t wait to share what you had given us. The article is what really shocked us. To read about his family in print was not something we would ever expected. We will keep in touch with hopefully more answers about the family.
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My father in law (Reid Gross) grew up in Breathitt county and left to go to the Army to fight in WW2. He was in the 707 Tank Battalion in Germany. His story is worth telling.
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