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Adam Smith

Hey everyone, my name is Adam. I'm a student at Bowling Green State University studying creative writing and sociology. Aside from school, I'm an avid seeker of adventure and experience. My list of hobbies (more like obsessions), include competitive bass fishing, kayaking, white-water rafting, road-tripping, hiking, texas-holdem, and when I'm stuck in school...reading. Over the past three years, I've spent most of my time road-tripping around the United States—focused on visiting National Parks/Forests. Favorite National Park & Sea-Shore: Glacier Lake National Park and Padre Island National Sea-Shore. Favorite Book(s): Odyssey by Homer, Ecotopia by Callenbach, and Into The Wild by Krakauer. I'm planning on starting my 2018 thru-hike on March 15th.

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Forced off the Trail, but the Sun Still Shines, and Mountains Stand Tall

Forced off the Trail, but the Sun Still Shines, and Mountains Stand Tall

Day Six, March 18 Today was a roller-coaster of highs and lows. Mentally it was all good; I’m loving it out here, walking through the mountains and

Mar 19, 2018 : Adam Smith
The Miles Fly By on the First Days in Georgia

The Miles Fly By on the First Days in Georgia

Day One, March 13 I started hiking at Amicalola State Park this morning around 9:15 a.m. Before setting out on the approach trail I registered with

Mar 17, 2018 : Adam Smith
As I Set Out, I’m Living the Life I Imagined

As I Set Out, I’m Living the Life I Imagined

Tomorrow’s the big day.I’m currently driving down to the start of the Appalachian Trail. I’ll be heading out in the morning to start the approach

Mar 12, 2018 : Adam Smith
Brrr…Shakedowns in The Negative Digits

Brrr…Shakedowns in The Negative Digits

With the turn of the year, I decided it was time to create a routine schedule dedicated to my upcoming thru-hike in March. This schedule includes

Jan 7, 2018 : Adam Smith
Part 5: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys!?

Part 5: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys!?

Part 5: Why Like any pursuit in life, having a reason, as well as the motivation and determination to follow a dream is crucial. This post brings us

Jan 2, 2018 : Adam Smith
Part 4: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys?

Part 4: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys?

Part 4: Where I hope everyone had a great Christmas, and Santa brought all that new gear you were asking for! We are nearing the end of this five

Dec 30, 2017 : Adam Smith
Part 3: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys?

Part 3: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys?

When to go? It’s hard to choose the perfect date to leave! If there weren’t any outside factors and responsibilities, I would leave tomorrow; but,

Dec 22, 2017 : Adam Smith
Part 2: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys!?

Part 2: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys!?

Part 2: What? With Christmas approaching, my mind has been at ease from the anticipation of the AT; although, if I stop to think about it, I can’t

Dec 20, 2017 : Adam Smith
Part 1: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys!?

Part 1: The Who, What, When, Where, and Whys!?

When planning a journey that spans along 2,000-plus miles of rigid landscapes, a trip that last 4-6 months, an experience that pushes one to their physical and mental limits, there's a question to ask...actually many questions.

Dec 14, 2017 : Adam Smith