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Part 2 of the NC and TN Saga: Days 28-47 (Miles 255.1-467)
Mile 300, leaving NC, mile 400, amazing hostels, and reaching Virginia!
Part 1 of the NC and TN Saga: Days 10-28 (Miles 78.1-255.1)
Helloooooo North Carolina, goodbyeeeee Georgia! Hiking 100 miles, Franklin, the Smokies, 200 miles, and more!
Amicalola Blues and Georgia Highs: Days 0-10 (Miles 0-78.1)
Afraid. Nervous. Fearful. When I arrived at Amicalola Falls State Park on March 18th with my mom, I was terrified. The joy and giddy thoughts about
My 2023 Appalachian Trail Gear List
Interested in what a non-ultralight midweight gear list for the Appalachian Trail looks like? Check out what I will be carrying with me on my trek of the AT in 2023 right here.
The (Not So) Secret Diary of a Perfectionist Hiker
Are you a hiker and a perfectionist? Me too! Here are some of my perfectionist tendencies and how I hopefully plan to eradicate them on my AT thru-hike.
Is Karl, My Adventure Cat, Coming with Me on the Appalachian Trail?
Deciding whether to bring a pet on a 2,198.4-mile hike is a really big decision. Here's how my decision-making went.
The Intersection of Archaeology and the Trail
Leave No Trace is much more than digging yourself a cathole and packing out your trash. It's also about preserving the archaeology around us. Read on to learn how you can protect archaeological sites in the backcountry.
Into the Mind of an Aspiring Thru-Hiker
Ever wondered what goes through the mind of someone attempting a thru-hike? You're probably thinking they're crazy, and yes, that's part of it. However, there are so many reasons why someone might decide to take on living in the woods for six months. Here are mine.
Leaving My Archaeology Job To Hike the Appalachian Trail
Hello! My name is Alejandra May (she/her). This year I will be attempting a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. The plan is to head out from my