Laughing Loon

My name is Traci. I lead women's camping trips and adventure getaways as a registered Maine Recreational Guide, own an Airbnb yurt business, and manage several rental properties. I have taught and coached on the collegiate level. I even survived a stint of teaching driver's ed. My résumé is vast and varied, but that doesn't define me. I really just have a passion for loving and laughing with people and meeting challenges. I cherish my husband, Chuck, our adult children and my personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

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The First “50”

The First “50”

It’s 1:00 a.m., pitch dark, raining, and the gigantic Georgia trees are giving me a roaring wind.  For a while, I lay here thinking of the horrible

Mar 16, 2022 : Laughing Loon
Calm Before the Storm

Calm Before the Storm

Day 1 pack weight 43 pounds The Calm I am trying to consolidate  what has taken place in my life in the last 36 hours.  I have learned so many

Mar 12, 2022 : Laughing Loon
Appalachian Trail  Fear

Appalachian Trail Fear

Facing the Unknown Face it, we all have fears.  I assume the AT will bless me with terrain that is driven with rocks, roots, snakes, and bugs.

Mar 8, 2022 : Laughing Loon
Maine Training

Maine Training

Training, training, and more training.  I’m not sure about the rest of you thru-hikers, but I’m so ready to be done training and start this show!

Feb 17, 2022 : Laughing Loon
Maine: The Way Life Should Be

Maine: The Way Life Should Be

Good day. This is the level of commitment necessary to train for the AT Adventure of a Lifetime (granted Georgia will not be this cold). It is

Feb 17, 2022 : Laughing Loon
Calendar Can’t Be Right

Calendar Can’t Be Right

 I am sorry, but how can it be mid-February already?According to my records, I am supposed to be hiking in less than25 days. Can the world ( and

Feb 17, 2022 : Laughing Loon