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Diane Duffard

Hi! I'm Diane, but I also answer to Firefly. I discovered backpacking in college and thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2016, followed by the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018. If I'm not hiking, I can usually be found writing, gardening, or hanging out with my dog, Theo.

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New Bill Would Make Benton Mackaye Trail a National Scenic Trail

New Bill Would Make Benton Mackaye Trail a National Scenic Trail

In May 2023, Congressman Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) introduced the Benton MacKaye Scenic Trail Act: a bipartisan House bill that would designate the

Jun 9, 2023 : Diane Duffard
AT Festival in the Gap To Take Place on June 10

AT Festival in the Gap To Take Place on June 10

In 2019, Round Hill became a designated Appalachian Trail Community. That same year, it hosted the first Round Hill Appalachian Trail Festival: a

Jun 5, 2023 : Diane Duffard
Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail in 2023? Here’s What To Expect After a Record Winter

Hiking the Tahoe Rim Trail in 2023? Here’s What To Expect After a Record Winter

For prospective Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) hikers, this year’s record snowpack raises plenty of questions about summer hiking plans. When will the trail

May 22, 2023 : Diane Duffard