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Hey there 🧜‍♀️ I'm Ciara. Grew up in New York state, been living on Cape Cod, but now walking from Georgia to Maine with my partner Aubrey. I quit my job, packed my bag, and here we are. 🦋 My writings here range from my personal observations, learnings to share, and thru-hiking within a female lens. 💌 Donation Note: Just days before I started this hike, my best friend unexpectedly lost her father, Frank, to long-term lung complications from being on-site at 9/11. Any contributions will go towards helping Frank's family.

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Two Little Thoughts after Two Big Thirds

Two Little Thoughts after Two Big Thirds

It's only been about 1200 miles since I logged in here...oops. But I'm still out here. We've had a number of side quests, including having to

Aug 22, 2026 : Bedhead
Five Unnecessary Items Worth Their Weight

Five Unnecessary Items Worth Their Weight

We've made it to Trail Days in Damascus, VA. Well, technically we made it to Roan Mountain, TN and promptly caught a ride to this hiker-centric

May 15, 2026 : Bedhead
The Ups and Downs of the Smokies

The Ups and Downs of the Smokies

This post has gone through many variations and extensions thanks to multiple nights of exhaustion and/or poor service, but here we are. Aubrey

May 6, 2026 : Bedhead
Five Lessons in the First 110 Miles

Five Lessons in the First 110 Miles

Aub and I made it to Franklin, NC. Staying at the Grove Hostel - our first stay off-trail after 110 miles(!). A lot of steps, a lot of luck, and a

Apr 23, 2026 : Bedhead
30 Minutes to the Approach

30 Minutes to the Approach

Dad driving, Aub co-piloting. I'm in the back, mostly snoozing. Feeling heavy. Might be the catfish po'boy from 2 hrs ago (when in Georgia...),

Apr 14, 2026 : Bedhead