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Planning a Section Hike of Massachusetts
Hello to my three readers. (Hi, Mom!) I have something pretty exciting to announce. This late summer and early fall I am embarking on a section hike of the Massachusetts...
Rhode Island North South Trail: 78 Miles From the Atlantic Ocean to Massachusetts
Basic Info Length: 78+ miles Location: Rhode Island, USA Trail Type: End-to-end Time to thru-hike: Allow about five days Scenery: The trail runs north from the Atlantic Ocean. It traverses
AT 7: Fall In Massachusetts
Fall foliage photos & one amazing video for Massachusetts follow this update Fall Continued... Last time I left you, my slightly intrigued audience, I had just finished Vermont and had
Magical Massachusetts
Our AT journey has brought us through Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut, and we can say with some confidence that none of those states compares with how...
Chipping away at Massachusetts – a day by day account
Several people have asked for more day to day details, so for this post I'm actually going to be writing each day and then publishing it at the end so...
Sweet Home Massachusetts
We are now finished with Vermont and have moved into our home state. Vermont took us 11 days. We made two town stops, one in Killington and one in Manchester...
Pacing Problems: Why I Split Up With My Original Hiking Partner
I always tell people that thru-hiking with someone is bigger than living with someone. Even if you share a tiny studio apartment with an intimate partner, you’ll usually have some...
Our First 50: Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler
Our first week was a blast! We’ve covered about 50 miles and are now into Massachusetts. Connecticut was absolutely gorgeous and nicer than expected. Very lush with lots of amazing views...
You Can Do Trail Magic, You Just Have to Do it Right
It’s no mystery why hikers in the midst of a grueling long-distance journey love trail magic. Whether you’re having a great day or feeling ground down, hot, cold, tired, or...
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Maine
All good things come to an end... but it was never that good. **Note: the following remarks are not meant to reflect adversely on the AT, but on my experience...