Hey! I'm Christina, trail name Plattypus. I just graduated from Penn State in May and am hiking the Appalachian Trail to raise awareness for the opioid epidemic in memory of my friend Devon. Learn more at secure.hikeformentalhealth.org/walkingfordevon
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Mountaintop Camping, Rescuing Dogs, Roan Highlands, and Side Quest to Trail Days
I'm constantly surprised by how much time begins to blend together after such a short time on trail. As I've continued to meet people who have been
First steps: Hot Springs to Erwin
I was fortunate enough to walk onto the Trail in Hot Springs with some other hikers and very quickly became acquainted with the spirit of comraderie
Graduation, Gratitude, and Getting to the Trail
This weekend I finally celebrated my graduation from Penn State University. I can't believe it's finally over and a new chapter is beginning. I'm
Walking for Devon, in Memory of a Life Cut Short
I’ve been dreaming of this hike for nearly two years. My first long-distance hike was an ill-advised speed hike of Vermont’s Long Trail. It was my