Kansas man credits God, Seuss for hike inspiration

WICHITA, Kan. (AP, Oct. 2, 2016) — A 22-year-old Wichita, Kansas, man who hiked 2,190 miles of the Appalachian Trail through 14 states is crediting God and Dr. Seuss for giving him the inspiration.

Joshua Gribble completed the Georgia-to-Maine, 158-day trek on Sept. 15, the Wichita Eagle (http://bit.ly/2dxmYhR ) reported.

Gribble said the motivation came from a 2015 church service in which he heard the pastor quote Dr. Seuss, "You're off to great places! Today is your day! Your mountain is waiting! So get on your way!"

Gribble, an avid hunter and angler, considered that as God nudging him, the...

 

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