Traffic Cone

Anna or "Traffic Cone" has been hiking and backpacking her whole life, and comes from a long line of outdoor adventurers. Anna is a registered nurse, dog and cat mama and has been married to her (very patient!) wife for almost five years. This year she will be attempting her first ever thru-hike (solo!) on the 1200-mile Pacific Northwest Trail. Along the way, she will be listening to audiobooks while trying to hit a goal of 200 books this year!

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A few fun, disjointed observations from three days at Red Meadow Lake:

A few fun, disjointed observations from three days at Red Meadow Lake:

Watching the birds has been one of my favorite things. I’ve seen tons of tree swallows, swooping low over the lake to catch bugs, especially in the

Jul 21, 2024 : Traffic Cone
PNT day 8 – miles 77.1 to 77.1

PNT day 8 – miles 77.1 to 77.1

I spent the day at Red Meadow Lake Campground, just trying to enjoy the time off although I’m anxious to get back on the trail. I did some camp

Jul 18, 2024 : Traffic Cone
PNT day 7 – miles 71.6 to 77.1. And back a little.

PNT day 7 – miles 71.6 to 77.1. And back a little.

Total GPS mileage for the day: 7.37 miles Total elevation gain: 1655 vertical feet Listened to: Mood: 🫤 Weather: ☀️ highs in the low

Jul 17, 2024 : Traffic Cone
PNT day six – miles 56.3 to 71.6

PNT day six – miles 56.3 to 71.6

Total GPS mileage for the day: my watch died but I think around 16.5 miles Total elevation gain: again, watch died but I think about 2000

Jul 16, 2024 : Traffic Cone
PNT day 5 – miles 42.1 to 56.3

PNT day 5 – miles 42.1 to 56.3

Total GPS mileage for the day: 14.94 miles Total elevation gain: 870 vertical feet Listened to: Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper Mood:

Jul 15, 2024 : Traffic Cone
PNT day 4 – miles 26.5 to 42.1

PNT day 4 – miles 26.5 to 42.1

Total GPS mileage for the day: 17.54 miles Total elevation gain: 2662 vertical feet Listened to: Unfollow by Megan Phelps-Roper for a little

Jul 14, 2024 : Traffic Cone
PNT day three – miles 26.5 – 26.5

PNT day three – miles 26.5 – 26.5

Total GPS mileage for the day: 0 Total elevation gain: 0 vertical feet Listened to: Erin’s Diary by Lisa McGee Mood: 🙃 Weather:

Jul 13, 2024 : Traffic Cone
PNT day two – miles 12.7 to 26.5

PNT day two – miles 12.7 to 26.5

Total GPS mileage for the day: 14.51 Total elevation gain: 3382 vertical feet Listened to: Erin’s Diary by Lisa McGee Mood: 🥱 🙂 Weather:

Jul 12, 2024 : Traffic Cone
PNT day one – miles 0 to 12.7

PNT day one – miles 0 to 12.7

Total GPS mileage for the day: 13.6 miles Total elevation gain: 2016 vertical feet Listened to: The Yank by John Crowley Mood:

Jul 11, 2024 : Traffic Cone
Disclaimers and notes about this blog

Disclaimers and notes about this blog

Map courtesy of the Pacific Northwest Trail Association, used with permission First of all, I’m so glad you’re here. Whether you’re my friends

Jul 9, 2024 : Traffic Cone