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Pennsylvania…
The Good Contrary to popular belief, Pennsylvania (PA) is not all bad. There's much to be celebrated in this state, and much to be missed. A Smugness on a fun...
AT days 4-7: Pennsylvania from fry to freeze
The next four days of my AT hike would start with a sweltering 80 degree day and end with a frigid windy night.
The One where I Finally Leave Pennsylvania [AT mile 1246.4-1386.7]
Day 103: 12.7 miles from PA 309 to George Outerbridge Shelter Day 104: 16.9 miles to Leroy A. Smith Shelter Day 105: 13.7 miles to Kirkridge Shelter Day 106: 6.4...
Go Wild! Meet Pennsylvania’s Mid State Trail
I never met Dr. Tom Thwaites, but I have few doubts that we would have gotten along. If you ask most hikers, Pennsylvania is the backup plan for the backup...
The Black Forest Trail: 43 Miles of Pennsylvania’s Beautiful Forests
Beyond the Appalachian Trail, many backpackers overlook Pennsylvania as a backpacking destination. Hikers from Pennsylvania and surrounding states, however, appreciate the plentiful backpacking
NoBo Thru-hike Training – Love and Hate for Pennsylvania Rocks
As a native Pennsylvanian, I used to get offended when I heard other hikers diss my home state - Rocksylvania, Where Boots Go to Die, The Sixth Gate of Hell....
Appalachian Trail Hiker Found Dead in Pennsylvania
An Appalachian Trail hiker reported missing earlier this week was found dead Thursday, Oct. 17, near Bear Rocks in Lynn Township, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania State Police said the body of Michael
A Pennsylvania Pummeling
Pennsylvania, where do I even begin? You started out so promising and nice but so quickly you became one of the most challenging and unpleasant parts of my hike so...
The Pennsylvania Pouts: Trail Update Seven
Before heading out to the Appalachian Trail, I had heard all about the Virginia Blues from former hikers and general trail word of mouth: hundreds of miles in the same...
AT Part Seven: Seven Things I Loved About Pennsylvania
Harpers Ferry, WV, to Delaware Water Gap, PA Distance: 270.1 miles Total distance: 1,295.4 miles Because of its jagged boulders, dry springs, and ornery rattlesnakes, Pennsylvania doesn’t