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The Rest of Virginia: Glamping in a Minefield of Bears

The Rest of Virginia: Glamping in a Minefield of Bears

From Atkins to Harper's Ferry, I've had the chance to experience the rest of Virginia. I haven't felt particularly blue in any of this time (so no "Virginia Blues" for...

May 31, 2015 : Emmi Laakso
Days 1-4 and New Plans

Days 1-4 and New Plans

It's finally here! After months of waiting and weeks of stressing myself to the point of nausea, it's finally here. The trip up to Maine was more enjoyable than expected;...

May 31, 2015 : Kaili Morgan
“Why are you back”

“Why are you back”

It has been a very strange being home for the week. It was an unfortunate necessity to come and visit home, Bristol T.N. But some things cannot be put on...

May 31, 2015 : Chuhawk
Damascus: The Second Friendliest Town on the AT

Damascus: The Second Friendliest Town on the AT

Update covering days 39-44. Day 39 Woodchuck Hostel Zero Day Day 40- LOOKOUT'S BIRTHDAY! Stopped at mile 486, camped at Woodchuck's Hostel miles: 17.2// mm:

May 31, 2015 : Laurel and Eric
Trail Update: Erwin to Damascus

Trail Update: Erwin to Damascus

To say the last few weeks have gone by fast would be an understatement, which isn't much of an excuse for why we’re 300 miles up the trail from where...

May 31, 2015 : Laurel and Eric
I Carry Your Heart

I Carry Your Heart

On December 17th of last year, my grandma, Mimi, passed away. Mimi was 98 ½ and bursting with enthusiasm for life. When she wasn’t hosting bridge club or winning games...

May 31, 2015 : Liz Snyder
Of Shelters and Privies and Water

Of Shelters and Privies and Water

Posted from Johnson City, TN where we are waiting to see a doctor tomorrow (June 1) about Mel/Backfire's kidney stone and find out if there is a Plan B. The...

May 31, 2015 : Jeanne Church
Pre-journey Journey

Pre-journey Journey

Sooo it's May 31 I'm at the Greyhound station in Boston with my buddy Brandon; wondering why we're exhausted, starving, aching, yet so excited...well it's because we've been riding bus...

May 31, 2015 : Josh Goebel
Harper’s Ferry-Port Clinton, PA: Lots of bugs. And some thoughts on being a woman out here

Harper’s Ferry-Port Clinton, PA: Lots of bugs. And some thoughts on being a woman out here

Total mileage: 1217Average daily: 18-22 (sensing a theme here)  This message brought to you from the Port Clinton Hotel, in Port Clinton PA. This lodging has the distinction of being the

May 30, 2015 : Maggie Slepian
Big Miles and Big Adventures

Big Miles and Big Adventures

Part way through day 56 it occurred to me that instead of getting into Daleville in four days I could get there in three and spend an extra day at...

May 30, 2015 : David