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PR Barbie & The Pee
There are many different techniques when it comes to having to pee in the middle of the night while sleeping in a tent. These ideas become more creative when it's...
Signs on the Appalachian Trail: Everything You Need to Know
Sign Here As you travel along the Appalachian Trail, you will encounter a wide variety of trail signs. Some are very formal, “national park-like” wood panels with carved recessed letters--others
Weeks 2-3: NOC to Hot Springs
Fontana Dam early in the morning. Hobble on Charles Bunion. I can't figure out how to disperse the photos on my phone, so the ones I was able to upload...
Max Patch and Chillin with the Mayor
Clear and blustery Day 25 ended on top of Max Patch, a sprawling grassy bald overlooking miles of hills and mountains. As golden hour fell it became photo-op heaven. A...
Dicks Creek Gap to the NOC
So much rain! We seem to get rain or an overcast sky almost everyday. Except for the days we decided to spend in a cabin or white water rafting. Go...
This Week’s Top Instagram Photos from the #AppalachianTrail
We continue to peruse all of the wonderful pictures from Instagram with the hashtag #AppalachianTrail and #AppalachianTrials and select a few of the best each week. This week we take a look at
Thunderstorms, New Friendships, & Inner Struggles.
My sister has flown back to NJ (missing her a ton) and the adventure continues... You will read a lot about the roller coaster ride of emotions that thru-hikers experience...
The Acquisition of a Trail Name… or Trials and Magic – Part 2
Ooops, it's been a minute since I posted part 1 and tempted you with promises of trail magic and trail names. Then I got caught up in finishing teaching and...
First Week Brings Injury, Angels and Friends!
I've been on the Appalachian Trail nearly a week and I've already experienced injury, amazing friendships and unbelievable kindness from strangers. The magic and the community you read about