Emilia Grunden

What's up! I'm Birdy, a nature-loving foodie from Indiana that cannot sit still. I'm grateful to live in a beautiful world! I've always dreamed of hiking the Appalachian Trail, and I look forward to meeting new people and challenging myself with this thru-hike. See ya when I see ya!

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3/4 to ME: Top Three Spots to Brush Your Teeth

3/4 to ME: Top Three Spots to Brush Your Teeth

500 Mile Marker, Mile 1697ishI was still full from the homemade sourdough bread and maple ice cream I had picked up from the farm stand that

Sep 4, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
MA: In Search of Delight

MA: In Search of Delight

North Adams, MA, Mile 1600CT/MA Border: A babbling brook paralleled the trail for about a half mile, greeting me cheerfully. Reports from other

Aug 25, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
CT: Confessions From Connecticut

CT: Confessions From Connecticut

A campsite somewhere in Connecticut, Mile 1482.8Okay, here goes. Today, I wanted to quit. And get this: today was a good day.This morning,

Aug 7, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
PA-NJ-NY: Out With the Old, In With the New

PA-NJ-NY: Out With the Old, In With the New

Bear Mountain Recreation Area, Mile 1408Alright, its been a minute. Where was I? After what felt like a lifetime of walking through

Aug 7, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
1/2 to ME: Top Three-Ish Spots to Brush Your Teeth

1/2 to ME: Top Three-Ish Spots to Brush Your Teeth

2024 Halfway Sign, Mile 1098.7Hello, Pennsylvania!! Over the last few days, I passed through Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. It is wild to

Jul 13, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
VA: You Are Stronger Than You Feel

VA: You Are Stronger Than You Feel

Northern Edge of Shenandoah National Park, Mile 969 So Birdy, how was Virginia? After hitting the quarter way mark, I felt great. I found Southern

Jun 26, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
VA: AT Culture and Woods Hole Hostel

VA: AT Culture and Woods Hole Hostel

Woods Hole Hostel, Mile 625.8For weeks, I've been hearing whispers through the hiker grapevine. You have to stay at Woods Hole. You're going to

Jun 4, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
1/4 to ME: Top Three Spots to Brush Your Teeth

1/4 to ME: Top Three Spots to Brush Your Teeth

1/4 GA > ME Sign, Mile 550Finally. This blessed sign. One by one, I've watched my friends arrive here and push on. I am insanely proud of

May 22, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
TN: No Pain, No Maine

TN: No Pain, No Maine

Damascus, VA, Mile 471 Another day on the trail: Injury strikes again! Birdy finds herself slowed and forced to rest by Achilles tendonitis. Less

May 14, 2024 : Emilia Grunden
NC-TN: Hard Days on Trail

NC-TN: Hard Days on Trail

Unaka Springs Road, Mile 344.55 weeks on trail. The honeymoon period has ended, and I am settling into the day to day rhythm of thru-hiker life.

Apr 29, 2024 : Emilia Grunden