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Reflections and Moments: The (Low) Highlands of West Virginia
One month and counting on The American Discovery Trail: This walk turned one month old just a few days ago. As I sit tonight on a bed in the motel...
Cup of Coffee in West Virginia
We wake up in Maryland, walk through West Virginia and go to sleep in Virginia.
Appalachian Trail State Profile: West Virginia
Of the 14 Appalachian Trail states, West Virginia is the shortest by far. Considering that there are only four (!!) miles of trail through the entire state, there's an incredible...
How to Hike West Virginia’s Cranberry Wilderness
I’ve been going through trail withdrawal hard since finishing my AT thru-hike in September. With winter quickly approaching and hiking season winding down, I decided to peel myself off my...
West Virginia and Other Things
West Virginia (Sept. 13 - Sept. 21) Four miles, eight days I know what you may be thinking. It took you eight days to walk four miles, what are you...
West Virginia & Maryland: Must-See Day Hikes on the AT
With only 17.5 miles of the AT in West Virginia and 40 miles in Maryland, these two states are known for being the smallest on the trail. Their small size...
Notes from the Field: Along the Buckeye Trail Towards Cincinnati
54 days and counting on the American Discovery Trail: I crossed the bridge from Parkersburg, West Virginia into Belpree, Ohio late in the evening as the sun was setting. I...
Running from the High Ground and 4(ish) Faces of Nature: Days 31-38 on the Appalachian Trail
Electricity bounced off the rocky knob 200 yards away to my left and a cannon shot reverberated through my chest. The rhododendrons were lit in a blinding violet light and...
Highs and Lows in Northern Virginia
We got hit with a case of the Virginia Blues, but with persistence and patience the trail provided us with exactly what we needed.
AT Update: we walked 700 miles for a wedding
Day 51: All the old folks got up at 6am sharp. All the young folks heard their alarms, looked up, and collectively decided to keep sleeping. At least for a...