Sunny and Wally

Sunny and Wally (aka Bumblebee and Diesel) are a father-daughter duo thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail. Our blog will be written from the perspectives of all of our family members as we either hike, support, offer trail magic, or remain behind at home! Join us on our latest family "epic adventure!"

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Getting By with a Little Help from Your Friends – AT Support Notes

Getting By with a Little Help from Your Friends – AT Support Notes

There are a ton of blogs from hikers but not many from those in the support vehicles. So here are “Foxtrot’s” thoughts after supporting my husband

Apr 23, 2025 : Sunny and Wally
Ups and Downs of All Kinds on the AT

Ups and Downs of All Kinds on the AT

It's been a hot minute since I took the time to write a blog post; my apologies if anyone is actually reading them. Bumblebee and I are

Apr 22, 2025 : Sunny and Wally
Reflections from mile marker 300

Reflections from mile marker 300

“Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside

Mar 31, 2025 : Sunny and Wally
Ease-E Start

Ease-E Start

Trail Names! Here we are, 12 days in to our thru hike, and what a wonderful start it was! First off: trail names. For those back at home who are

Mar 12, 2025 : Sunny and Wally
The Magic of Trail Magic

The Magic of Trail Magic

Graduation Day! Our epic AT adventure started Feb 27 at Springer Mountain, but first we stopped at Amicalola for their thru-hiker tags (#417 and

Mar 6, 2025 : Sunny and Wally
Left Behind – The Wife/Mom’s AT Perspective

Left Behind – The Wife/Mom’s AT Perspective

What does it mean to be the one “left behind”?😊 We wanted our blog to show all sides of the adventure, so here's mine! Leaving tomorrow from Michigan

Feb 24, 2025 : Sunny and Wally
Wally’s intro

Wally’s intro

How did we get here? As I sit here watching the Superbowl, I figured this was as good a time as any for introductions. My name is Wally, and

Feb 10, 2025 : Sunny and Wally