
My name is Arlette aka "Apple Pie". I am a long distance hiker, sock doll maker, and hiking guide. I am currently attempting to hike all the National Scenic Trails with only the Natchez Trace and Ice Age Trails left. I love bright colors, goofy outfits and don't take myself too seriously.
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Grumpy Pie
Day 42, 19 miles, Lodi I get up around 5 and just pack up. The earlier I get going the more I hope to enjoy the cooler hours of the day. I only stay
Knocking on Devils Doorway
Heat Management I wake Bag Lady up around 5:30am so I can get an early start today. We discussed this last night since it’s supposed to be in the
Dealing with Weather
So much road walking! It’s a hazy morning but it feels like one of those skies where you can still get lots of UV damage. I use my umbrella to
Van Life
Visiting John Muir I’m on the eastern end of the bifurcation now, this is where the trail splits to come back together later. There is a lot of
Feeling Classy
Day 38, ~20 miles, Westfield After breakfast, Little Bird drops me back at the trail and I’m on my own again. It’s raining on and off, but the
Friends!
Getting by with the help of my friends. I had a few days where not that much was happening except for FRIENDS! I had a surprise visit from Sue aka
Pushing the miles!
Day 33, 29 miles, iola ski shelter It rains lightly all night and in the morning my tent is soaking wet. As I pack it in the stuff sack it’s so
Onto the ice cream store!
Day 32, 19 miles, rice lake DCA The ladies have breakfast ready for me at 6:30 and I happily take my seat. Coffee, banana bread, oatmeal and lots of
Glamping!
Day 31, 20 miles, dells of eau Clair campground I sleep great but my tent is pretty wet from condensation again. I take it down and lay it inside
Maximum relaxation
Day 30, Antigo, 9 miles I get up early and pack up my condensation heavy tent. It’s a quick roadwalk to the town of Antigo and I make it in time for