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America’s National Scenic Trails: A Need For Shared Stewardship
The National Scenic Trails are a network of long-distance hiking trails through some of the country’s most scenic and culturally significant
Maine, Katahdin, and the People Along the Way
This blog post has been in my drafts for almost a year. Over the past year, I have spent countless hours reflecting on my thru-hike and yearning to
The Ups and Downs of New Hampshire
I entered New Hampshire ready for a zero-day. Me and the tramily got an Airbnb near Hanover and we spent the day relaxing and cooking lots of yummy
Vermont’s Trail Magic, Tramilys, and Towers
The Appalachian Trail is in Vermont for 150 miles. The A.T. follows the Long Trail for the first 100 miles and then splits away for the remaining 50
An Overview of New England on the Appalachian Trail
While I have been hiking in Maine, I have spent a lot of time reflecting on the last couple of months. This hike has gone by fast and slow at the
Mindset Matters on the Appalachian Trail
I love typing up my daily journal entries. In fifteen years I will be able to remember the details of my thru-hike by reading these blog posts. I
Days 79 through 84 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 79 I tossed and turned all night even though I was in a comfy town bed. In the morning, I was annoyed that I had slept badly but was happy to be
Days 74 through 78 on the Appalachian Trail
Day 74 I woke up in the hotel room by myself and decided to shower in order to wake myself up. I turned on the hot water and stepped in, expecting
The Four State Challenge
The four-state challenge is when hikers start from the VA/WV border, hike through West Virginia and Maryland, and end at the Mason Dixon line where
Slowing Down in Shenandoah National Park
Day 61:The Worst Day So Far After leaving Waynesboro, VA, I had a really tough day hiking 20 miles. As soon as I got dropped off at the trailhead, I