Hiker Historian (“Double H”)

Hiker, Historian, and Writer. Looking forward to my 2018 Flip Flop Hike of the Appalachian Trail!

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Book Review: Darwin Lambert, “The Undying Past of Shenandoah National Park”

Book Review: Darwin Lambert, “The Undying Past of Shenandoah National Park”

This is a delightful book. I have always loved hiking in Shenandoah National Park, not only because of its natural beauty, breathtaking views, tasty

Jun 23, 2020 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
Book Review: Robert Moor’s “On Trails”

Book Review: Robert Moor’s “On Trails”

If you are self-distancing and looking for an entertaining way to while away the hours, you can do no better than to pick up a copy of Robert Moor's award-winning book "On Trails".

Mar 27, 2020 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
Lessons Learned From My 2018 Thru-Hike Attempt

Lessons Learned From My 2018 Thru-Hike Attempt

With the new year comes a new hiking season and it seems like a good time to reflect on some lessons learned during my failed thru-hike attempt last

Jan 15, 2019 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
Hiking with History on the Appalachian Trail: Civil War Corridor, Part 1

Hiking with History on the Appalachian Trail: Civil War Corridor, Part 1

“Any understanding of this nation has to be based, and I mean really based, on an understanding of the Civil War...  It was the crossroads of our

Aug 3, 2018 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
And So It Ends, with an Unwelcome Injury

And So It Ends, with an Unwelcome Injury

And so it ends. I’ve pulled the plug on my 2018 thru-hike attempt. I had some knee issues develop over the last few weeks that eventually worsened to

May 31, 2018 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
Weeks Five and Six: Boiling Springs to Palmerton

Weeks Five and Six: Boiling Springs to Palmerton

Check out my newest video. It is a short nine minutes that covers weeks five and six of my AT flip-flop thru-hike, including lots of rain, broken

May 28, 2018 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
Hiking with History: Shenandoah National Park

Hiking with History: Shenandoah National Park

For many long-distance hikers, the value of Shenandoah National Park is usually measured in easy trail miles, beautiful views, plentiful black bears,

May 23, 2018 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
Flip-Flop Thru-Hike: Harpers Ferry to Boiling Springs

Flip-Flop Thru-Hike: Harpers Ferry to Boiling Springs

My latest video is up. It is a quick, nine-minute look at weeks three and four of my flip-flop thru-hike from Harpers Ferry, W.V., to Boiling

May 11, 2018 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
Walking with History: Revisiting Earl Shaffer’s “Walking With Spring”

Walking with History: Revisiting Earl Shaffer’s “Walking With Spring”

“Most people never in all their lives sleep under the open sky, and never realize what they are missing.” - Earl Shaffer I started my flip-flop hike

May 4, 2018 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)
AT Flip-Flop Thru-Hike 2018: Week Two (Video)

AT Flip-Flop Thru-Hike 2018: Week Two (Video)

Check out my newest video. A short 13-minute recap of week two of my AT flip-flop thru-hike, including finishing Shenandoah National Park, a zero day

May 3, 2018 : Hiker Historian (“Double H”)