Hey there! My name is Dakota (trail name Reset) and will be thru-hiking the AT as a Flip-Flopper. Originally from San Diego, I am an avid hiker, camper, traveler, and outdoor enthusiast. However, I have never thru-hiked before, so I am so excited to share my journey with you! Expect my raw thoughts, feelings, and if I have the brain-energy for it, lots of puns. Follow my journey on The Trek, Instagram @_the_rambling_rover, or at www.TheRamblingRover.com.
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The Step-Tracking App All Hikers Should Have on Their Phone
This app plants a tree for every 10,000 steps you take! And we hikers take a lot of steps!
Friends Along the Trail (pt.II) and the Birth of the Hamburger Helpers
I previously wrote on the great experience I had in getting to, spending time with, and leaving my friend in New Haven, CT. Well, only a few days
Friends Along the Trail (pt. I)
For me, one of the beautiful things about hiking the Appalachian Trail while being from California is that I get to be geographically closer to all
I Need Your Help Writing My Next Post
I’ve been hiking the Appalachian Trail as a Flip-Flopper, solo woman, in my mid 20’s for around two months now. I know that there are many of you
New York: Days 28-34
New York was a blast! From Deli-Blazing, the Lemon Squeezer (and other tricky climbs), The Trailside Zoo (yes! a Zoo! you read that right), and some absolutely gorgeous views along Bear Mountain!
Warwick, NY: Where a Drive-In meets a Cidery
New York I entered into New York a couple times on the trail (meaning the trail snaked back and forth between NJ and NY a bit before finally
New Jersey: Days 23-26
I have two questions for you, my readers: While I believe we can all agree that there is a "Northern" New Jersey and a "Southern" New Jersey... is
Delaware Water Gap: Days 21 & 22
Delaware Water Gap is a small town in Northern Pennsylvania, and I believed that my time there deserved a post unto its own. You see, when the
Wrapping up Pennsylvania with Caving, Fires, Trail Angels and Magic: Days 15-20
I've been joking since I got on the trail that California stole all the snow from the East Coast... (hence why I switched trails). However, I must
Entering Rocksylvania… Days 6-14
I have news... I have been diagnosed with... Hiker Wobble! Summary: Since my last post, I've hiked from Fayetteville to Port Clinton, PA My