Kay Allan

Hey there! My name is Kay (aka Kath, Katherine, or KK depending on who you ask) and I'm a hiker, outdoor enthusiast, travel nurse, beer lover, soup connoisseur, and now Trek blogger. I'll be taking the long way from Georgia to Maine and sharing my experience here as I go. Please bear with me as I crack dad jokes and turn everything I think into a song.

Posts

Was It All a Dream? (Final Days)

Was It All a Dream? (Final Days)

Well, you know what they say...better late than never! Although it's been over a month since my adventure came to an end, I owe, to whoever was

Sep 30, 2024 : Kay Allan
The Main(e) Event (Days 130-145)

The Main(e) Event (Days 130-145)

The Final CountdownI had officially walked from Georgia to Maine — *cue dramatic music* — so it was time to go home then right? Wrong. I

Sep 11, 2024 : Kay Allan
It Gets Easier Right? (Days 115-130)

It Gets Easier Right? (Days 115-130)

One Last PushWhen you enter White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire, you have no choice but to slow down. The trail becomes more

Aug 24, 2024 : Kay Allan
Feels Like Home (Days 100-115)

Feels Like Home (Days 100-115)

No Mass-holes HereIf you’re from New England, you’ve probably heard the term “Mass-hole” referring to Massachusetts residents. I’m here to tell

Aug 3, 2024 : Kay Allan
Ten Down, Four to Go (Days 80-100)

Ten Down, Four to Go (Days 80-100)

Oops, I Did It AgainIt’s getting harder and harder to discipline myself enough to sit down and write at the end of the day. I also left my

Jul 20, 2024 : Kay Allan
An Ode to Pennsylvania

An Ode to Pennsylvania

The Unconventional Four State ChallengeIt was 3:15am in Harper’s Ferry, WV when Hawaii’s alarm woke the three sleep-deprived, sore and

Jun 27, 2024 : Kay Allan
Why You Can’t Believe Everything You Hear on the AT (Days 61-71)

Why You Can’t Believe Everything You Hear on the AT (Days 61-71)

Trail DaysHawaii and I bid our goodbyes to Chattaa, Gremlin, Gec and Judge Mud in Buena Vista where we had all shared an Airbnb. We had two more

Jun 10, 2024 : Kay Allan
The More The Merrier (Days 50-60)

The More The Merrier (Days 50-60)

A bit of honestyGuys I’m going to be honest with you, keeping up with a blog on trail is tougher than I expected. I write highlights/lowlights

May 31, 2024 : Kay Allan
Back to Business (Days 39-49)

Back to Business (Days 39-49)

One is the loneliest numberGetting back on trail after a brief break in the real world was…difficult. I felt like I was living a double life. I

May 16, 2024 : Kay Allan
(Mostly) Smiles for Big Miles (Days 33-38)

(Mostly) Smiles for Big Miles (Days 33-38)

Trail Magic for DaysHave you ever thought super hard about something and then it actually happens? And then you think you’re a wizard? No, just

May 1, 2024 : Kay Allan