Papa Bear Hikes ZOBY: Small Dog, Big Adventures: On The Appalachian Trail
In this episode of the Papa Bear Hikes podcast, Martin welcomes back Tonya Monarch Lonsbury. Tonya was part of our 2022 AT Tramily. In this interview, Tonya discusses her new book based on her adventures with “Zoby – a real-life 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Dog.”
Big adventures require great courage.
Although small, Zoby – a real-life 2022 Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Dog – has shown bravery in the face of injury and death before the trail and draws on that strength as he faces big challenges on his journey from Georgia to Maine. Assisted by woodland Trail Angels, Zoby stares down the leaders of the evil Squirrel Mafia and their resources, foiling their plans to rid the trail of dogs, or "domestics" as they are called, like him ... especially small, white ones following a fateful, tragic incident in the past.
Bears. Elk. Moose. Owls. Hawks. Snakes. Chipmunks. Squirrels. Birds. Deer. Porcupines. Coyotes. Bobcats. Wild Boar. What woodland creatures are friend or foe to Zoby? Why does the Squirrel Mafia despise him so? As their diabolical leader becomes more enraged with each state line crossed and milestone reached, will Zoby and his tramily (trail family) survive the next trap and make it to Katahdin in Maine?
Entwined with descriptive landmarks of the Appalachian Trail and its history, thru-hiker lingo and trail life, and visits to actual trail towns and hostels, Zoby and his tramily's journey is especially relatable to anyone familiar with the Appalachian Trail or thru-hiking in general. Colorful characters add life, from a southern belle Grayson Highlands pony to an angry Pennsylvania porcupine, to a macho Maine moose, and all in between – including Zoby's two yin-and-yang balance of sidekicks.
All are invited to join the adventure of a lifetime as Zoby digs deep to find the strength and courage to overcome all the obstacles en route to Maine, and how his presence leaves the Appalachian Trail's woodland creatures changed forever.
ZOBY: Small Dog, Big Adventures: On The Appalachian Trail - Kindle edition by Lonsbury, Tonya "Monarch". Children Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.
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