My name is Dan Coy, from Atlanta, Georgia, occupation: jazz guitarist, a former competitive cyclist with State and National titles, husband, father, grandfather, brother, and dog-lover. I enjoy photography, cooking, drawing, running, camping, hiking, and lots of other wacky stuff.
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The Miles Roll by Through Pennsylvania
Due to time constraints, I have not been able to compose my blog post yet. For those that are wondering about my hike, I will share my daily notes
Trail Update: Front Royal to Carlisle
Day 63 (16.3 miles) Front Royal, VA., to Dick’s Dome Shelter (Mile 986) After a hot breakfast in the hotel, I stepped across the street from the
Hiking Through Shenandoah National Park
Day 56: (20.7 miles) Rockfish Gap to Blackrock Hut (mile 883.7) Following a restful week off the trail, at home in Atlanta with family, I drove a
Heat, Rain, and a Celebration Off Trail
Day 48 (19.5 miles) Daleville, Va., to Bobblets Gap campsite (mile 748) It was a late night last night doing video editing and uploading to YouTube,
Hitting the High Points on My Way Through Virginia
Day 36 (15 miles) Partnership Shelter to Davis Path campsite So my one night I get to sleep in an actual bed, the room next door has a drunken
The Vortex Is Strong in Damascus
Day 29 (7.5 miles) Laurel Falls campsite to Boots Off Hostel, Hampton, Tenn. Laurel Falls campsite was wonderful, sleeping peacefully by a quiet
Week Four: Mile Marker 420 On Day 4/20
Day 22 (13.5 miles) Whistling Gap campsite to Uncle Johnny’s, Erwin, Tenn. Started out of camp around 7 a.m. and made it to the top of a nearby
Week Three: Miles Evaporating Underneath My Feet
Day Fifteen (15.7 miles) Newfound Gap to Tri-Corner Knob shelter It was a rough night, tossing, turning and up periodically monitoring video
Spring Is Slowly Blooming on the Trail in North Carolina
Day Eight (15.8 miles): Winding Stair Gap to Cold Spring Shelter campsite. Got a fresh start this morning after a night in Franklin, N.C. Showered,
Georgia Flies by with Plenty of Trail Magic
Day One (15.3 miles) Springer Mountain to Justus Creek My wife and the dogs dropped me off at the Springer parking lot around 10:45, and they waited