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This Hike is Happening. And Soon.
For weeks, I was waiting for April 10. A work project for the organization for which I serve as a consultant took up eight to 10 hours of every
A Hike Powered by Spreadsheets, Vanity and Gear
Panic is usually not the best response to challenges, but sometimes it’s a motivator. It worked as the latter last month, when I realized how
Next Year is Two Weeks Away
In 2023, I will hike sections of the Appalachian Trail, creating videotaped presentations on cultural and natural history in each section. I’ll be
Pre-Dawn Walks and Physical Therapy: 2023 Hike Prep
In Spring 2023, I will hike sections of the Appalachian Trail, creating videotaped presentations on the cultural and natural history of each
Step 1: Amtrak Ticket
In Spring 2023, I will hike sections of the Appalachian Trail, creating videotaped presentations on the cultural and natural history of each section.
Remembering Eric Heber, a Louisiana Trailblazer
He was a hiker and a backpacker, a Louisiana Master Naturalist, a YouTuber, and a devotee of Louisiana trails. He was a doting dad who brought his
Rosalie Edge: Socialite, Suffragist, and Conservationist
August 26 is Women’s Equality Day. That is the date on which, in 1920, the 19th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified, giving women the right
Buffalo Soldiers: From Slavery to Stewardship
“We are all the beneficiaries now of the preservation and conservation work these people did back in the late 19th century.” Those are the words
Punchbowl Mountain Dreamin’
I have been trying to get back to the Appalachian Trail for years. The last time I camped overnight on the trail was in August 2000, when I did a
5 Things You Should Know About the Lone Star Hiking Trail
Vic Hay contributed to this story. When I moved to Houston 17 years ago I had to do some research to find a trail of any decent length. There is