
Hey I'm Rachel, your average Indiana English teacher with an unusual approach to her post grad years: NOBO hiking the AT. I love reading, guacamole, exploring, and deep-cleaning my car. I hate grammar, know-it-alls, sedentary lifestyles, and coffee. I'm hiking with one of my dearest friends and looking forward to an amazing and worthwhile adventure.
Posts
Couldn’t Be More Thankful
Ahh here we go: Thanksgiving once again. This is easily one of my favorite holidays. In our commercial and egotistical world, I love the idea of
Learning to Drive Stick on the AT and Other Adventures
It's incredibly hard to believe that the last time I blogged, I was laying in a tent in Damascus, Virginia. I had just gotten into this massive state
Tell the Ones That Need to Know: We are Headed North
It's been a good long while since I've last blogged. That was only to give you a lovely little anecdote on a mouse in my tent. In case you were
Where’s a Good Brown Paper Bag When You Need One?
A ridiculous story about two girls, a mouse and a dangerously small tent.
From Franklin to Charlotte and Other AT Adventures
Well friends, it's been a while since I have had a moment to blog, so you will have to bear with me if this is extremely long or drawn out. I'll do
The Time of My Life
We have officially been out on the trail for two weeks now and there is so much to say and share, I don't even know where to begin. I'm trying my
And We’re Off!
Let's just talk about that first day... On the morning Barkley and I left for the trail (Friday the 20th), I woke up in Bowling Green, KY in my aunt
Who Am I Hiking For?
A simple reflection before my trek of the people who will be nearest to my heart as I travel from Georgia to Maine.
The Unique Talent of Adventure
If you're struggling to make the decision to do something amazing, let these wonderful musings from some wise kids guide you to making that leap.
Growing Out Your Bangs and Other Pre-Trail Challenges
Ever since I was 11 years old I have had beautiful bangs. It’s kind of my thing. In fact, it’s the only good thing about my hair. The Hoyt clan has