Stacia Bennett

Traveling ER nurse. Franklin, NC based. Former teacher turned nomad. Appalachian Trail thru-hike-attempt-turned-long-ass-section hiker. Obsessive waterfall chaser. Lover and trainer of dogs. Next long hike: Colorado Trail, and finally finishing the AT

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Shake Ups and Shake Downs

Shake Ups and Shake Downs

"In preparing for battle I have always found that plans are useless, but planning is indispensable." - Dwight D. Eisenhower In planning any grand

Sep 11, 2014 : Stacia Bennett
Mental Battles: Stay the Course… or Trail

Mental Battles: Stay the Course… or Trail

So many emotions flooded my mind as I packed up my car and drove south on Monday. I just spent three unforgettable months tucked away in the North

Aug 20, 2014 : Stacia Bennett
To Hammock, to Tent, or Both?

To Hammock, to Tent, or Both?

Being about 8 months out from the start of my hike, I'm starting to really think about gear options. What I'm having the most trouble with is whether

Jul 23, 2014 : Stacia Bennett
Corvettes, Silverados, and… Hiking Shoes?

Corvettes, Silverados, and… Hiking Shoes?

You know the old saying, "That's like comparing apples to oranges?" Well, this is kind of like that. I walked into Outdoor 76 in Franklin, NC last

Jun 30, 2014 : Stacia Bennett
All roads lead to…. a footpath?

All roads lead to…. a footpath?

In the beginning... Growing up on a farm in south Georgia, "outdoorsy" meant riding around on tractors, sitting on the bank of a pond holding a

Jun 25, 2014 : Stacia Bennett