Julie Wilson-Freeman

I am a grandmother of 2 sweet little girls and one handsome baby boy. I have a son and daughter. They are both married to wonderful spouses and my husband has 2 sons (that I consider my own), one is married to an amazing woman and the other single. My husband and I no longer have children at home and we enjoy biking and camping in our 30 foot travel trailer--my husband's idea of roughing it. I love hiking/backpacking and when I'm not teaching Freshman Composition at a community college, I spend my summers backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. This summer I will be hiking the whole trail; doing a flip/flop starting at Harpers Ferry, WV.

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An Epic Ending to Our Long Journey

An Epic Ending to Our Long Journey

We finished at Springer Mountain on Nov. 11 at 10:15 p.m. after hiking 30 miles in 15 hours. We wanted to end big and we did!  We started our journey

Nov 19, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
In the Home Stretch

In the Home Stretch

We have just 300 miles left to complete our journey. Chilli and I are loving the changing colors of the leaves and the cool, crisp days. We have had

Oct 18, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
Rain Delay as Florence Passes Through Virginia

Rain Delay as Florence Passes Through Virginia

We were evacuated from Shenandoah National Park on Wednesday, Sept. 12, due to Hurricane Florence. We were able to get a ride out to Elkton, VA,

Sep 17, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
Halfway Home

Halfway Home

I have finally summited Mt Katahdin!  In 2015 I was unable to make it all the way to the top due to weather and just being in pain. I chose to not

Sep 4, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
Third Time’s a Charm Through Mahoosuc Notch

Third Time’s a Charm Through Mahoosuc Notch

I cannot help but laugh as I get a bit stuck coming through a tight spot in Mahoosuc Notch. It was fun, but also the most difficult hiking I’ve ever

Aug 8, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
The Presidentials are Complete!

The Presidentials are Complete!

My Liberty Lodging in Lincoln, NH This place has got to be one of my all time favorite places along the AT.  I stayed there in 2012, 2015, and

Aug 2, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
Conquering Vermont, Anticipating the Whites

Conquering Vermont, Anticipating the Whites

We have begun to see some big mountains in Vermont.  It has been challenging, and yet, so very much fun.  We have been over some serious rock

Jul 12, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
A Night of Fireworks to Celebrate the Fourth

A Night of Fireworks to Celebrate the Fourth

We were able to do a 21-mile day in order to make it into Dalton, MA, so we can watch fireworks.  They are going to shoot them off tonight at 10 p.m.

Jul 4, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
Minor Illness Setback, but Still Going Strong

Minor Illness Setback, but Still Going Strong

Chilli has been battling a sore throat for a few days so we have made the decision to zero here in Cornwall Bridge, CT. Unfortunately, we are paying

Jun 27, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman
Short Detour to New York City

Short Detour to New York City

So, because we were so close to the city we decided to go do some urban hiking in New York City. We spent three days and two nights seeing some of

Jun 16, 2018 : Julie Wilson-Freeman